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Local authorities have big plans to build smart cities

Vietnam needs to settle fundamental problems before it can think of building smart cities, experts say.

Han River encroachment faces strong opposition from scientists

Environmentalists and scientists have expressed concern about construction projects on the Han River in Da Nang, saying that such works may affect the most livable city in Vietnam.

Vietnam is only country still developing condotels

The Vietnamese condotel market, the only one in the region, shows serious problems because of legal deadlocks.

Scientists to use energy from waterfall to make ice cubes

Dr Vo Chi Chinh from Da Nang University and his co-workers have created a special refrigeration system that makes ice cubes and preserves food. It uses the power of natural water, which is abundant in mountainous areas.

Ex-procuracy official to be investigated for child molestation

HCM City’s District 4 Police on Sunday started legal proceedings against Nguyen Huu Linh, 61, former deputy head of Da Nang City People’s Procuracy for sexual abusing a child.

National-scale flashmob dance competition offers VND300 million up for grabs

For the first time in Vietnam, students from universities and colleges across the country will have the chance to compete in an animated flashmob dance competition, entitled “Wave of youth”.

 

Da Nang's official Nguyen Ba Canh faces expulsion from Party

At the 16th meeting of the Danang Party Committee held on April 12, there were 35 out of a total 43 votes for the decision to remove all Party roles of Nguyen Ba Canh, the local media reported.

 

Da Nang launches ‘smart city’ plan

Da Nang is planning to become a ‘smart city’ and the first in Vietnam to join the ASEAN ‘smart’ city network by 2030.

Top Ironman triathletes to race in Da Nang in May

Nearly 2,200 triathletes, including 40 professionals, from 50 countries and territories will be competing in the 5th Techcombank Ironman 70.3 Vietnam – Asia Pacific Championship on May 9 – 12.

 

Da Nang looks to become exemplary eco-smart city in Asia

Da Nang is making strides towards turning itself into an eco-smart urban area, a hub for startups and innovation, and one of the most liveable cities in Asia by 2045 under its smart city development project.

Whale worshipping festival in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cau Ngu (whale worship) festival is part of the cultural identity of Vietnam’s central and southern coastal localities, which has been preserved and passed down through the generations.

‘Waste crisis’ affects many urban areas in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The waste treatment complexes in Da Nang and Hue are becoming overloaded, while the two landfills in Ha Long City have had to shut down because of pollution.

Da Nang, Hongkong-based Fayfay.com sign tourism promotion deal

Danang has collaborated with Fayfay.com, a Hong-Kong-based travel ecommerce platform, to organize tourism promotion events and art performances to attract more tourists and foreign reporters to Danang.

Da Nang: miners flee, pollution arrives as land remains unrecovered

VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of hectares of land in the central city of Da Nang have been left fallow as miners did not rehabilitate the land before leaving, as requested.


Hue, Da Nang strengthen bonds in heritage conservation

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central localities of Thua Thien-Hue and Da Nang on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to clarify their responsibility for conserving the heritage gate Hai Van Quan, 

To attract talented staff, high pay is not enough

VietNamNet Bridge - Favorable working conditions are the most important factor when considering job opportunities, according to surveys.

How can authorities ‘filter’ FDI projects that use outdated technology?

Mai Van Nhon, from the Industrial Zone Management Board, said the province will be choosier when licensing FDI projects and will refuse outdated technologies.

Japanese artists to perform in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese violinist Nagao Haruka and pianist Chika Murata will perform one night of classical melodies at Hai Van Lounge in Da Nang with free entrance on Friday.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 4/1

Southeastern provinces’ economy performs well in 2018, Vietnamese exports reach new markets, Da Nang, EU begin solar power project, Hai Duong grants licences to first foreign-invested projects in 2019

Vietnam's two world-famous destinations grab America’s attention

 On December 22, the image of the Golden Bridge (Sun World Ba Na Hills, Da Nang City) and the Hoang Lien Son mountain range (Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province) suddenly appeared on the big screen in Times Square (USA), grabbing the attention of people there.