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HCM City tries to rescue ‘golden land’ plots as disputes continue

VietNamNet Bridge - Land plots located in advantageous positions in the central area of HCM City are known as ‘golden land’ because they promise huge profits for investors.

Mekong farmers use iPads to learn about ’smart’ agriculture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in Dong Thap Province have taken measures to bring farmers closer to smart agriculture at a time when they are struggling to find buyers for their produce. 

A star is born: Vietnamese girl stuns the world with her voice

 VietNamNet Bridge – Myra Tran or Tran Minh Nhu wowed American Idol 2019 judges and worldwide audiences during her audition, which was aired on March 3. 

Hoang Lien Son named among most exciting destinations

Hoang Lien Son mountain range in northwest Vietnam has been named one of the world’s most exciting destinations for 2019 by prestigious American magazine National Geographic.

Hanoi’s motorbike ban: Why and How?

Banning motorbikes is expected to curb traffic congestion and pollution. However, it has a long way to go.

 

Foreign-invested enterprises behind industrial land “fever”

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is witnessing a strong wave of foreign investment in industrial property in anticipation of new FDI being redirected to Vietnam. 

Hanoi FC play out 1-1 draw with Tampines Rovers in AFC Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese champions Hanoi FC took part in a 1-1 draw with Tampines Rovers FC of Singapore in their second match of the AFC Cup’s Group F on March 12.

Dalat Ultra Trail to challenge trail runners

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dalat Ultra Trail International Marathon is scheduled to be held in the city of Da Lat, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, on March 15-17.

VN to reduce number of districts, communes

 The National Assembly Standing Committee approved a resolution on Wednesday, creating legal foundations for reduction of administrative units at district and communal levels.

Credit growth of Vietnam’s listed banks projected to slow down in 2019

 Credit expansion of state-owned banks was lower than commercial banks’, in which the current lack of capital of the former was a key factor in limiting the credit growth potential of those banks.

Enjoy a taste of all things French at events countrywide

 VietNamNet Bridge – Belgian fries, crepes with maple syrup and chocolate are delicacies to be served during the celebrations for International Francophone Day on March 15-16 in Hanoi.

Preparations for Vietnam president’s visit to Washington under way

 US President Donald Trump said in a farewell in Hanoi last month that he expected to welcome Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong at the Oval Office in the White House.

Australian Ambassador visits Hoa Binh for charitable purposes

 Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick visited the northern province of Hoa Binh on March 12 to see how Australia’s aid program is providing new opportunities for poor and remote ethnic minority communities there.

Da Nang to welcome 3,500 MICE tourists in late March

HCMC-based Viking Travel Company will organize special trips to transport 3,500 tourists of the MICE programs from Indonesia to the central coast city of Danang by the end of the month.

More hospitals perform per-oral endoscopic myotomy for oesophagal condition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Binh Dan Hospital in HCM City performed its first ever per-oral endoscopic myotomy on three patients with achalasia, a serious condition affecting the oesophagus.

Electricity demand in VN rises faster than GDP growth

Statistics show that the rise in demand for energy in Vietnam is double the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, participants heard at a workshop in Hanoi City on March 12.

VN Association of Financial Investors proposes ways to hike State budget revenue

The State budget revenue may reach US$100 billion in the next 15 years if the Government takes drastic measures to reform State-run enterprises and create a level playing field for foreign enterprises.

Full of surprise after first three matchdays at 2019 V.League 1

After three first three rounds of the new season, the 2019 Wake-up 247 V.League 1 has temporarily taken about a month off for the U23 national team summon, preparing for the 2020 AFC U23 Champs qualifier.

Private sector a key driver of Vietnam's economy

 Issues facing private enterprises discussed at latest VET conference in HCMC.

Vietnamese economy to shine through turbulent year ahead

 Despite headwinds in the global economy, experts believe that Vietnam’s fundamentals and opportunities remain attractive to foreign investors.