HCM City delegated the greatest local powers: official

  The Government has conferred the strongest and most radical authority at the local level on HCMC, associated with the supervision of the responsibilities of its leadership, stated Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung.

A town rich in VND billionaires

VietNamNet Bridge - All 600 cow farming households in Moc Chau Town are dong billionaires, with an average income of VND35-40 million a month. Some can earn VND200 million a month.

Twitter plans to cut about 300 more jobs: Bloomberg

 Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) may cut 8 percent of its workforce or about 300 people, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people it said were familiar with the matter.

The ‘Cave of Fire’ is a cool place

The Tay people call it Tham Phay, or the “Cave of Fire”.Apparently, no one knows why.  The name becomes even more mysterious when we learn that the cave is home to a stream and several waterfalls apart from a miraculous world of stalactites. 

’Locomotive’ ag firms needed

Nguyen Duc Thanh, Director of the Viet Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research, under the Viet Nam University of Economics and Business, speaks to Hai Quan newspaper about the need to develop enterprises serving as ...

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Hoa Binh’s unique culture and destinations

VietNamNet Bridge - Located at the entrance of the Northwest region of Vietnam, Hoa Binh Province is proud to be one of the oldest areas in Vietnam with its world-famous Culture where human life has existed since 10,000 – 2,000 BCE.

Vietnam’s top ten export items

Total export value of top ten products hit US$92.2 billion during the first nine months of this year, accounting for 71.7% of the country’s total export revenue, reports the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

K’ho ritual of drinking straw wine

 Drinking straw wine is typical in the culture of the K’ho people. Straw wine is served at ceremonies to welcome guests, at festivals, and at worshiping rituals.

British woman offers shelter for disabled kids

A decent facility with passionate teachers is the first impression one has when visiting the Kianh Foundation Centre in central Quang Nam Province, which is offering near free care and treatment for nearly 100 children with disabilities.

Investment policy pushed for HCMC's Metro Line 5

HCM City's Management Board of Urban Railways asks that investment policy for line be sent to PM and NA for approval.

HCM City police investigate huge ivory smuggling cases

 HCM City Police is investigating into two smuggling cases of over two tonnes of ivory from Africa to Cat Lai Port.

VN to apply national single window in aviation in 2017

 The National Single Window will be applied in entry and exit procedures of aircraft at the General Department of Civil Aviation in Viet Nam from January 1, 2017 and other airlines from March 1, 2017, according to the General Department of Customs.

Vietnam listed among world’s cheapest destinations

 Vietnam has been rated by leading Australia-based travel website News as among cheapest destinations for tourists in the world.

Vietnam, Netherlands reach MoU on civil aviation cooperation

 Vietnam and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation on civil aviation between the two countries.

Bkav: Mobile devices becoming targets of hackers

Vietnam saw a big spike in malware and spyware targeting smartphones and other mobile devices in the third quarter of this year, according to data of Vietnamese tech outfit Bkav.

Ministry names 30 environmentally unfriendly projects

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced a list of 30 thermal electricity, hydropower, chemical and mining projects that are posing risks to the environment.

Public debt ceiling to remain at 65%

 The government will not lift the public debt ceiling but will tighten its financial discipline to develop enterprises and further attract social investment to create the resources needed for reform and socioeconomic development.

Missosology – Nam Em tops 2016 Fourth Hot Picks

 Leading our 2016 4th Hot Picks says Missosology is the eloquent Nguyen Thi Le Nam Em. With impressive official photos and web interview, this girl is most definitely peaking at the right time in the competition.

Peugeot Scooters brand returns to Viet Nam

  France's famous brand, Peugeot Scooters, has announced it will return to the Vietnamese market after a 50-year absence, with the target of becoming one among the top-three brands in the high-end scooter segment in the country.


Australia stops anti dumping investigation on Vietnamese quicklime

 The Australian Anti Dumping Commission (ADC) recommended terminating an investigation into dumping of quicklime from Viet Nam, Malaysia and Thailand this month.

Regional plans to be adjusted for climate change, says Construction Minister

 Planning for HCM City and its neighbouring provinces must be adjusted to adapt to climate change and ensure sustainable development, speakers said at a meeting on regional planning to 2030 held in Hanoi last week.

Two Lao men held for smuggling heroin

 Border guards in the central Thanh Hoa Province have arrested two Lao nationals for allegedly trying to smuggle 69 cakes of heroin across the border.

Vietnamese women past and present at art show

 Hanoi-based artist Nguyen Minh Nam, whose works reflect cultural issues, is showing a collection of his latest paintings at the Craig Thomas Gallery in HCM City.

UN agencies’ Vietnamese staff exempt from personal income tax

 The Ministry of Finance has guided the paperwork required to get personal income tax exemption for Vietnamese citizens working at Vietnam-based representative agencies of international organisations under the UN system.