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HCM City to hold contest to seek consultant for underground space

 The HCMC government has approved the use of an international contest to choose the best consulting firm to handle the planning of the city’s underground space.

Nineteen traditional handicraft villages to meet in Hoi An

 Thirteen traditional handicraft villages of Hanoi and six traditional handicraft villages of Quang Nam will be showcasing their products at An Hoi Sculpture Garden, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, from August 17 to 19.

Splendid Aung Kyaw Htet

Seventeen oil paintings by Aung Kyaw Htet, the most famous contemporary painter of Myanmar are on display at the exhibition entitled “Serenity and Splendor of Myanmar” in Hanoi.

Vietnam begins to tighten monetary policy

VietNamNet Bridge - In the context of pressure on inflation and exchange rate, macroeconomic stabilization must be the top priority, experts say.

The woman who devotes her youth to the search for fallen soldiers’ tombs

 Ngo Thi Thuy Hang has voluntarily spent the years of her youth searching for the tombs of fallen Vietnamese soldiers for more than a decade.

Exhibition highlights Hanoi’s development after ten years of expansion

 Nearly 200 photos highlighting Hanoi’s renewal and development are being showcased at an exhibition that opened on July 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the city’ administrative-boundary expansion (2008-2018).

ADB launches Strategy 2030 for Asia and Pacific

 Strategy 2030 sets out institution's broad vision and strategic response to evolving needs in Asia and the Pacific.

Some way to go with AI in Vietnam

 Speakers touch on current status and future of AI at Vietnam CEO Summit 2018 in Hanoi on July 25.

Hanoitourist likely to see VND550 billion seized

 The Ministry of Finance’s Inspectorate has just proposed the handling of numerous violations of Hanoitourist regarding the management and usage of capital and property, business results and their implementation of duties to the state budget.

Tax authorities face losing over $2 million in taxes from Uber

Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department recently admited its struggle in collecting VND53.3-billion ($2.36 million) in taxes from the ride hailing firm Uber due to the firms withdrawal from the domestic market.

Investor of the $500 million Van Don – Mong Cai Highway disclosed

 The joint venture of Long Van Infrastructure Investment and Development Co., Ltd, Van Don Sun JSC and Cong Thanh Transportation Investment & Construction Corporation has been announced as the investor of Van Don – Mong Cai Expressway. 

FIEs contribute billions of US dollars to state budget

 For the first time, foreign invested enterprises’ revenue and specific contributions to Vietnam’s state budget have been revealed, with the electronics and garment-textile industries being their biggest earners.

Singaporean curator to talk about curating photography

 Professional curator Zhuang Wubin from Singapore will hold a talk on curating photography at DocLab in Tay Ho District, Hanoi on July 29, staring at 3 p.m.

“Woman in the Dunes” to be screened at Hanoi's Heritage Space

 Heritage Space in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem District will hold the FILM storyteller 24 program with a screening of Japanese New Wave movie “Woman in the Dunes” on July 28, starting at 7 p.m.

Photographers show love for Truong Sa at exhibition

 Twelve photographers will jointly hold an exhibition in Hanoi from August 3 to 7 to express their love for Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, according to news website Vietnamplus.

Foreign artists perform at Soul Bar Hanoi this weekend

 Soul Bar Hanoi in Tay Ho District, Hanoi will treat its guests to exotic performances by international singers this weekend.

Minimum wage hike proposal courts controversy

 The region-based minimum wage hike proposed for next year is still a hot button topic for debate as employers and employees have yet to come to an agreement, according to Tong Thi Minh, a member of the National Wage Council.

Nationwide tribute paid to fallen soldiers on martyrs' day

Incense offering and candle lighting have been held across Vietnam to commemorate fallen soldiers on the occasion of the 71st Vietnam War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947).

Acrobatic brothers from VN perform on London streets

Vietnamese artist brothers Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep have revealed an impressive photo collection featuring their performance of death-defying head balancing act on many streets in London.

USD/VND exchange rate cools down

 After strengthening the US dollar against the dong over the past few days, commercial banks on Thursday weakened the value of the greenback.