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Spring-themed exhibition opens in Hanoi

 A spring-themed exhibition is running at the Center of Art-Photography Exhibition in Hanoi to depict spring from artists’ diverse dimensions.

Processed vegetable production bringing high profits to companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Small production areas for refining and processing vegetables and fruits are now bringing big job opportunities to enterprises.

Utilising FTAs to improve businesses

Vietnam’s accession to the CPTPP, and the enforcement of the EVFTA will set a string of challenges for local government and businesses to adopt an Industry 4.0 model in ­Vietnam.

Protecting national sovereignty with international publications

VietNamNet Bridge - The absence of research-oriented training and paltry budget for scientific research have been cited to explain the low number and quality of internationally published articles in social sciences in Vietnam.

Ministry seeks to lower taxable prices of domestic cars

 The Ministry of Finance is studying a plan to cut the prices for the calculation of special consumption tax on locally made cars with nine seats or below. 

Many patients in critical condition due to H1N1 flu

 Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital recently admitted many patients infected with the H1N1 bird flu, who were all in critical condition. 

VEC must lift ban on vehicle circulation on expressways by February 28

 The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam has asked Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) to abolish its practice of banning vehicles from traveling on its expressways by February 28 as it does not have the mandate to issue such rules.

Smuggled poultry risk spread of diseases

 Poultry and cattle smuggled into Vietnam can potentially trigger an outbreak of infectious diseases, such as H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu and African hog cholera, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.

Procuracy appeals verdict of court in Vu Nhom case

 The Hanoi People’s Procuracy has lodged an appeal over part of the municipal court’s first-instance verdict against Danang-based business tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu, alias Vu Nhom, and his accomplices, the local media reported.

Transport Ministry proposes expediting terminal T3 project at TSN airport

 The Ministry of Transport has proposed the prime minister urge the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises to make a final decision on the solution for investing in Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport 

Vietnam faces threat of trade deficit in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam faces a possible return to a trade deficit this year after three years of enjoying surpluses, experts said pointing to the sharp rise in imports and increasing difficulties facing exports.

Average income in telecommunications through the roof

 Even as the high average income of the employees of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) surprised the online community, VNPT is not the highest payer by far.

Ministry of Transport proposes to manage ride-hailing apps as taxis

 Entire under nine-seat cars operating under the ride-hailing application may be managed as taxi operators, according to newswire Bizlive.vn.

Coffee shop villa in Da Lat attracts visitors

 A coffee shop located in a villa in Da Lat city, in the central highland province of Lam Dong, has proved popular with visitors who enjoy its unique classical design and green trees.

Vietnamese steel exports subject to Thailand’s final anti-dumping review

 Thailand has begun the final stages of a review on imposing anti-dumping duties on steel products imported from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan (China).

UK lawmakers: Facebook 'intentionally and knowingly' violated data privacy laws

 UK lawmakers have accused Facebook of violating data privacy and competition laws in a report on social media disinformation that also says CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed "contempt" toward parliament by not appearing before them.

VN northwest culture imprints in the masterpiece Hotel de la Coupole, MGallery by Sofitel

In the newest masterpiece in Sa Pa, together with the Sun Group, Bill Bensley tells a very impressive story about the culture and life of ethnic minority people in the foggy town of Sa Pa.

Pig procession festival in La Phu village

A large number of local people and visitors joined the Pig Procession festival in La Phu village, Hoai Duc, Hanoi on February 17 (the 13th day of Lunar New Year).

Grab-Uber deal calls for end of monopoly in ride-hailing market

 The final verdict on whether Grab’s acquisition of Uber violates Vietnam’s competition laws has yet to be decided, pending further investigation. But the impact of Grab’s monopoly on service quality has already been too obvious.

Vietnam plans to pour US$435 million into expressway projects in 2019

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has planned to build in 2019 a number of road projects costing an investment of more than VND100 trillion (US$435 million).