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Exhibition in Hanoi features calligraphy works

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 40 calligraphic works by leading artists are now on display at the Viet Nam Museum of Fine Arts to welcome spring and the beginning days of Tet (Lunar New Year).

Gov’t guarantees capital for HCM City metro project

The Government has guaranteed sufficient capital for HCM City’s No1 Metro project linking Ben Thanh Market and Suoi Tien Theme Park, 

HCM City to crack down on illegal coaches

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City authority will crack down on traffic violations during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, particularly unregistered passenger coaches.

Hanoi brightens up to celebrate Tet

The capital city of Hanoi is adorning its streets in the lead-up to the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday and celebrations.

HCM City hospitals open for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Health in HCM City has instructed all hospitals in the city not to refuse emergency aid to patients during the Tet (Lunar New Year) period.

Workers receive free tickets to return to hometown for Tet

 For the last 14 years, Le Thi Quyen from Ha Tinh Province did not return to her hometown for Tet holiday because she did not have enough money to travel. 

Shops, markets bustling ahead of Tet

As Tet (Lunar New Year) 2018 is coming to town, people are rushing around getting ready for the year’s largest traditional holiday.

Party official pledges support to Quang Trung Software City

 The Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education will work with relevant ministries and agencies to remove difficulties and provide the best possible support for Quang Trung Software City.

Seven flights between HN, HCM City added before Tet

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and low-cost Jetstar Pacific scheduled seven extra flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to meet high travel demand before Tet, the traditional New Year of Vietnam.

Storm season to start early in 2018

 Storms and tropical depressions are expected to arrive in the East Sea early in 2018, with a high chance of a storm forming in the south of the East Sea in mid February.

Vietnam’s improved investment climate attracts Japanese firms

 Vietnam becomes an attractive destination for Japanese investors as the country’s investment climate has been improved in recent years, said an economist from Waseda University, Japan. 

Remittances to add impetus to property sector in 2018

 Overseas remittances will continue adding a vital impetus to the economy, including the property sector in 2018, according to Le Hoang Chau, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association.

Authorities take measures to reduce traffic jams during Tet

More toll collection lanes and limited access to expressways during the Tet holiday are expected to reduce traffic congestion on the HCM City – Trung Luong and HCM City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressways.

Vietnam’s Friendship Order presented to Chinese Ambassador

 Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung presented Friendship Order, a noble distinction of the Vietnamese State, to Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiaoyong in Hanoi on February 12.

Shares gain on oil and banking stocks

 Vietnamese shares posted a strong comeback on February 12 after a two-day collapse, due to strong investor interest in large-cap stocks that led the market upturn on expectations of good earnings reports.

Vietnamese expats worldwide welcome traditional Tet festival

Vietnamese expats worldwide are celebrating the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival with art performance, Vietnamese traditional food and practice.

Credit growth expected at 18 percent in 2018

The National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC) forecast Vietnam’s credit to grow 17- 18 percent in 2018, similar to the growth last year.

Big prices for giant Ky Da pomelo on sale in Hanoi

Ky Da pomelo which are larger and weightier than normal ones, have gone on sale in many streets in Hanoi at prices ranging from VND400,000-VND600,000 each.

Vietnam strives to attract more investment in solar power

Vietnamese localities are taking measures to attract more investment in renewable energy, especially solar power.

Hanoi to not open pedestrian streets on Tet

 The capital city of Hanoi will not open pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem (Sword) lake and the Old Quarter before, during and after the Lunar New Year (Tet) because many people in the city are going to the countryside.