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Quang Ninh cracks down on tourism service violations

 The People’s Committee of Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh is cracking down on violations in tourism services to improve their quality.


Will cash continue to flow into banks?

Stable inflation rates have helped attract depositors. However, the recent incidents of depositors losing money at some banks, plus the rise of many attractive investment channels, will divert cash flow from banks.

Private sector enters to deal with airport overload

 The overload at the country’s airports is expected to be reduced as a wave of large investors are seeking investment opportunities in the aviation infrastructure segment.

Greater demand for retail real estate

 Retail real estate has boomed in recent years but clouds loom on the horizon.

Stunning view of Bo Da ancient pagoda in Bac Giang

Bo Da Pagoda, sitting at the north foot of Phuong Hoang mountain in Tien Son commune, Bac Giang's Viet Yen district is among the few pagodas preserving intact its Vietnamese ancient architecture.

HSBC: Firms favour ‘home’ as protectionism bites

 Although rising protectionism is a concern to businesses worldwide, they are optimistic about international business prospects, a new report from HSBC called ‘Navigator: Now, next and how for business’ shows.

Trial of Vietnamese suspect in DPRK citizen’s death continues

 The Shah Alam High Court of Selangor State of Malaysia continued on April 2, 3 and 5 the trial of Doan Thi Huong, one of the two suspects in the death of a Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) citizen in early 2017.

Online retail taking off

Vietnam is attracting more major online retailers given the growth seen in its e-commerce sector.

ATK Dinh Hoa historical relics – a visitor’s delight in Thai Nguyen

The ATK site in Dinh Hoa district of the northern province of Thai Nguyen is an important historical and revolutionary –war zone relic which can help to educate the younger generations about patriotism and the revolutionary sprit.

Teacher offers free classes for 40 years

 VietNamNet Bridge – For 71-year-old retired teacher Vo Thi Son, teaching and going to the pagoda every day are important routines to stay healthy and enjoy peace of mind.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/4

Van Don asks for suspension of projects pending special master plan, Import demand continues boosting Vietnam’s rice export, PetroVietnam’s Q1 budget contribution exceeds target

Snow white Easter lilies blanket Hanoi streets

The delicate flowers of Liliumlongiflorum, or Easter lilies, are in full bloom on every corner of Hanoi’s streets in the early days of April.

Social News 7/4

HCM City names May as occupational safety and health month, Construction of Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway accelerated in June, Vietnam, WHO enjoy fruitful ties in over four decades, Two bank robbers detained, one on run

Vietnam cycling queen on a roll to Asian Games

Nguyen Thi That, “Queen of Vietnamese cycling” has marked 2018 by winning the country’s first-ever women’s Asian gold medal at the Asian Road & Para-Cycling Championships 2018 in Myanmar.

Plastic bag litter falls in UK seas

 A study of litter in UK seas shows the number of plastic bags has fallen, amid a rise in other types of plastic rubbish.

Foreign real estate developers return as crisis is over

Vietnam attracted $3 billion worth of foreign direct and portfolio investments to the real estate sector in 2017, a sharp increase of 80 percent over the year before. 

Authorities to stage fire inspections across seven cities and provinces

 From April 15, local authorities will randomly check high-rise buildings that were reported to violate the fire code, including the 17 buildings listed by Hanoi.

Lifetime scientist a hero of biodiversity

The 89-year-old scientist Dang Huy Huynh does not need a cape to save lives. To millions of silent trees and flowers in the middle of Hanoi or deep in Vietnam’s tropical forests, he is already a hero.

Memories from the flea market

 It seems that the flea market has become an attractive destination for both collectors and antique lovers.

VN doctors use indocyanine fluorescence imaging to treat gastric cancer

 Doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in HCM City has performed surgery for the first time using indocyanine fluorescence imaging to treat gastric cancer.