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HCM City proposes coastal tourist site expansion

 HCM City authorities have submitted the Ministry of Planning and Investment a plan on widening Can Gio coastal tourist site.

Man detained for trading tiger cubs

 Police in the central province of Nghe An announced on Monday that they had arrested a local man for illegally trading two tiger cubs.

Authorities support Vietjet’s plan to build airport passenger terminal

 With an estimated capital sum touching VND1.855 trillion ($80.7 million) for Dien Bien Airport’s new passenger terminal-related infrastructure, Vietjet proposes carrying out the project under the BOT format for 55 years.

Moves made to reduce glut in steel

 The Vietnamese steel industry, among others, will no longer be governed by planning but by other related laws, kick-starting the necessity to tighten licensing of new steel ventures in order to avoid slipping into past mistakes. 

The glory days of Sapa return

Inspired by memories of classical French architecture, and infused with the vibrant, striking colors of Vietnam’s northern hill tribes, a stunning new five-star accommodation has restored Sapa - a once-forgotten ‘summer retreat’

Will Chinese investors bid on North-South highway project?

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts think that Chinese contractors may win the bid to implement the massive North-South Highway project.


Discovering hidden Thien Ha cave in Trang An landscape complex

Located in Trang An landscape complex in Ninh Binh province, Thien Ha cave regularly attracts large numbers of visitors who come to witness the pristine and historic scenery on display in the cave.

In photos: rush hour hits Hanoi

Hanoi regularly suffers from gridlock during peak hours as millions of vehicles take to the streets.

Regulations relaxed for vocational investments

 The launch of the fresh Decree No.15/2019/ND-CP outlining the implementation of the Law on Vocational Education is expected to ease procedural difficulties for foreign investors to open vocational training schools in the country.

Bánh ướt lòng gà - a must-try in Da Lat City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The early morning chill in Da Lat City makes staying in bed longer very tempting. But I always try to leave my warm blanket, go out and breathe in the cool atmosphere.

Vietnam, US join hands to heal war wounds

 A symposium called “Settlement of war consequences: Path to reconciliation and future cooperation between Vietnam and the US” will be held in Washington on March 26.

Cinderella – a ballet for all seasons

 Cinderella may be the most popular ballet produced by the HCMC Ballet. Perhaps The Nutcracker rivals it, but that work is closely associated with Christmas. Cinderella, by contract, is a ballet for all seasons.

VFF face fine as flares blight victory

 The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) are poised to receive a fine from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after fans set off flares during the recent under-23 international between Vietnam and Indonesia.

Vietnam calls for more int’l support in war consequence settlement

Vietnam wants the international community to join efforts in dealing with war consequences, helping the country develop sustainably and participate in UN peacekeeping operations more actively. 

 

Chinese smartphone players quickly gain ground in Vietnam

 Chinese smartphone players have quickly gained market share in Vietnam by offering innovative products at competitive prices.

Gulf eager to develop $8 billion LNG complex in Ninh Thuan

 Gulf Energy Development proposed to invest $7.8 billion in the Ca Na LNG project in Ninh Thuan province for the second time, showing its determination to develop the project.

HCM City solicits foreign investment for 245 projects

 Ho Chi Minh City announced 245 projects calling for investment in 2019, opening up opportunities for foreign investors to invest in the city.

Ten resettlement areas to be built for households hit by road project

 VietNamNet Bridge – The North-South Expressway project in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa would require 186 households to be reallocated, 

Climate change dries up wells in Thanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Climate change was to blame for falling water resources, causing low water levels in the Ma River in the central province of Thanh Hoa and affecting nearby wells.

HCM City seeks to learn from Singapore’s smart-city experience

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City is looking to Singapore’s “smart city” experiences to develop a scheme to build creative urban areas in districts 2 and 9,