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Da Nang airport to have new terminal

Da Nang will build a new terminal, T3, at its international airport with total investment of $391 million, increasing the airport’s capacity to 28 million passengers and 200,000 tonnes of cargo by 2030.

 

First exhibition on plastic waste opens in Hanoi

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in coordination with photographer Nguyen Viet Hung, or Lekima Hung, organised a photo exhibition on plastic waste in Hanoi on June 4.

 

Hanoi strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

With a population of over 7.7 million people along with 17 industrial parks, more than 1,300 trade villages, 5.3 million motorbikes and nearly 560,000 cars, Hanoi is suffering from negative impacts caused by climate change.

 

Hanoi moves to improve quality of lakes

After efforts from local authorities, the environmental system of ponds and lakes of Hanoi has improved markedly. 

Second day of Q&A session deals with construction, transport, cultural matters

The National Assembly continues the question-and-answer (Q&A) session on June 5 with the ministers of construction, transport, and culture, sports and tourism answering queries about issues within their remit.

 

US-China trade war increases risk of trade deficit for Vietnam

The US-China trade war and Chinese yuan devaluation have increased the risk of a widening trade gap, with more imports from China flowing to Vietnam.

Vietnam's Mekong Delta takes action to prevent drowning incidents

The Mekong Delta has the highest rate of drowning in the country, particularly in Dong Thap Province, where the number of deaths due to drowning is 10 times higher compared to that of dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth disease combined.

HCM City underground parking projects remain sluggish

The HCM City Department of Transport has informed the Dong Duong Group that the underground parking lot project awarded to it has been cancelled.

Special policy needed for new urban areas, residential complexes

Property experts have urged HCM City to issue a special policy on new urban residential complexes to prevent the rampant and unsustainable development of residential projects.

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Touting AI as retail banking’s future

 

Vietnamese students unhappy about the number of entrance exams they need to take

In a two-week period ending on June 4, secondary school graduates took a series of important exams in their lives.

Heroic mum delays cancer treatment to save unborn baby

On the morning of May 22, Nguyen Thi Lien, 28, sat on her bed at K Hospital in Hanoi surrounded by medical equipment awaiting surgery that afternoon.

State Bank of Vietnam gains top ranking in PAR

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam, Dao Minh Tu, speaks to the media on the Public Administration Reform Index.

Vietnam comments on Singapore PM’s speech at Shangri-La Dialogue

Vietnam regretted that some contents in the remarks of Singapore’s PM Lee Hsien Loong at the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue and on his Facebook page did not objectively reflect the historical truth, causing negative impacts on public opinions.

 

Construction Minister admits weaknesses in construction-related work at Q&A session

Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha admitted shortcomings in several fields within his remit while responding to questions of legislators on June 4.

 

E-wallets boom, struggle to survive amid competition

Nearly 30 e-wallets have been licensed, but only a few of them have real users.

71-year-old woman mistakenly diagnosed as pregnant

71-year-old Ngo Thi Q. from Nguyen Thai Hoc Ward in Yen Bai City visited the city’s health centre for a medical examination in mid-May.

 

Pioneer in making items from copper wires

With her deft hands and passion for arts, Nguyen Nhat Minh Phuong has turned copper wires into unique fine art items. Moreover, by doing this, she can provide chances for people with disabilities in Vietnam.

 

Martin Lo's journey from Australia to Vietnam U23

Midfielder Martin Lo returned to Vietnam last year to develop his football career at the age of 21, and his efforts have paid off with a call-up to the Vietnam national U23 team.

National Assembly members asked government to rein in CPI

An upcoming rise in the price of a series of services has prompted many National Assembly members to require the government to come up with solutions to control the CPI which may increase strongly this year.