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Da Lat construction plan stirs controversy

 Dalat’s newly-announced city centre construction plan has raised public concern, saying that this would affect local historic sites.

18,377 labourers sent abroad in first two months

 Around 18,377 Vietnamese were contracted to work abroad in the first two months of this year, including 6,141 women.

UK-funded dengue forecasting system introduced in Vietnam

 The UN Development Programme (UNDP), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and HR Wallingford company on March 19 launched a pioneering dengue forecasting system in Vietnam, hoping to curb the spread of this disease in the country.

Two more prosecuted in connection with Phan Van Anh Vu case

 The investigation police on March 19 prosecuted two more persons on the charge of “violations of regulations on the management and use of public capital causing losses and wastefulness”, under expanded investigation into the case of Phan Van Anh Vu.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomes Hong Kong investors

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted Jonathan Choi, Chairman of the Hong Kong-Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce, and President of Sunwah Group, in Hanoi on March 19.

Prime Minister meets party chief of Guangxi’s Zhuang autonomous region

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Secretary of the Party Committee of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China Lu Xinshe in Hanoi on March 19.

PM hosts Bulgarian, Uruguayan ambassadors

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted separate receptions for Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Petkova and Uruguayan Ambassador Rosario Portell Casanova in Hanoi on March 19.

Vietnam announces commitment to UN traffic accident reduction goal

 Vietnam is honoured to be the first representative of Asia to announce the country’s commitment to implementing the United Nations (UN)’s traffic accident reduction goal, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh said.

Da Nang int’l fireworks festival to open in June

 The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019, themed “Stories by the Rivers”, will take place in the central city of Da Nang from June 1 – July 6.

Vietnam, New Zealand agree to bolster cooperation

 A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the 11th Vietnam-New Zealand Political Consultation held in Wellington on March 18-19.

High cost casts a shadow on solar power in Vietnam

 Luc Van Tan, a HCM City resident, is considering installing solar power panels on his 35sq.m rooftop to save on electricity bills.

Embracing the digital revolution

Cloud, AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity are becoming more widely accepted trends in Vietnam, according to Mr. Tan Jee Toon, Country General Manager of IBM Vietnam.

Bong Mieu gold mine: investor flees, leaving unpaid debt

After exploiting tons of gold, the foreign investor in the Bong Mieu mine has fled without rehabilitating the site as required, leaving unpaid debts worth trillions of dong.

Dragon Capital no longer major shareholder of Hoa Phat

 Funds managed by Dragon Capital have just sold 500,000 shares of Hoa Phat Group (HPG), reducing its ownership to 106.08 million shares or 4.986 per cent of outstanding HPG shares.

Incentives for science & technology enterprises on way

 Government Decree No. 13/2019/ND-CP on science and technology enterprises, dated February 1, will take effect on March 20.

Vietnam joins "3500LIVES Global Road Safety Campaign" for the first time

 "3500LIVES Global Road Safety Campaign" is a global campaign to raise the awareness of people around the world about road traffic safety.

Vietnam – fertile land for logistics startups

 Many students showed interest in logistics startups while attending a recent seminar held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Export-Import Department and the Vietnam logistics training network. 

Hanoi collects scientists’ ideas to gain sustainable urban transport

 The Hanoi People’s Committee, in collaboration with the World Bank, held a Consultation Workshop on Public Transport Development Strategy for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Hanoi on March 18.

Vietnam’s marine development strategy introduced in Malaysia

 The Vietnam Embassy in Malaysia introduced the country’s strategy for the sustainable development of its sea-based economy at the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) on March 19.

Customs clearance via Bac Luan II bridge launched

 Vietnam’s northeastern Quang Ninh province and China’s Guangxi province officially launched customs clearance through Bac Luan II bridge at Mong Cai International Border Gate on March 19.