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Hanoi sets stricter rules on parking area at buildings

 Hanoi authorities have approved a document to guide the implementation of a regulation on parking areas for local buildings.

Practical solutions needed for HCM City's urban problems

Flood management, traffic congestion, environmental pollution and food safety are some of the issues which authorities of HCM City need to tackle over the second half of this year, 

HCM City authorities call for urgent response to landslides

The HCM City People’s Committee on Monday asked Nha Be District authorities to take urgent measures to prevent landslides on the left bank of the Giong Canal – Kinh Lo River in Hiep Phuoc Commune.

Urgent Nui Coc Lake Dam repair work proposed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The investor of Nui Coc Lake Dam in the northern province of Thai Nguyen was told yesterday to speed up work of repairing the facility.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit helps boost ties with Germany

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Germany from July 5-8 is expected to contribute significantly to fostering the two countries’ relations, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung.

U.S. government seeks to intervene in Apple's EU tax appeal: source

 The U.S. government has sought to intervene in Apple's (AAPL.O) appeal against an EU order to pay back up to 13 billion euros ($14.8 billion) in Irish taxes, 

Upside Down House in Vung Tau

The Upside Down House in the southern city of Vung Tau is the country’s quirkiest and funniest tourist attraction for all ages and generations.

Multi-million-dollar restoration of Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica begins

A multi-million-dollar restoration of the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a piece of Ho Chi Minh City history, has gotten underway.

Le Quang Liem ties in sixth and seventh round of World Open

 Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem had draws in both the sixth and seventh round of the World Open 2017 chess tournament in the US.

‘Action packed’ VTV women’s volleyball fest gets underway July 8

Teams from six Asian countries will highlight the VTV Women’s Volleyball Cup that gets underway July 8 at the Hai Duong Competition Hall in the northern city of Hai Duong, according to a press conference.

Denied U.S. visas, all-girl Afghan robotics team to watch their creation compete via Skype

 Two Afghan girls refused visas to the United States for a robot-building competition said on Tuesday they were mystified by the decision, as the contest's organizers said teams from Iran and Sudan ...

AAE-1 submarine cable system launches in Vietnam

 The Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) Consortium has unveiled the launch of commercial services on the 25,000-km AAE-1 submarine cable system, which links Europe to the Far East.

No motorbikes in inner Hanoi by 2030

 The Hanoi People’s Council has voted overwhelmingly to limit the use of personal vehicles in the inner city by 2030 to ease traffic jams.

Fulbright provides free English training for 40 teenagers

 Fulbright Everest Launchpad, a free English teaching programme for 40 11th and 12th graders around the country started on July 3.

Khanh Hoa beat Vientiane Capital at AFF futsal champs

 Vietnam’s Sanna Khanh Hoa crushed Vientiane Capital of Laos 9-2 at the AFF Futsal Club Championship in Bangkok on July 4.

Tapping extra 1 mln tonnes of crude oil challenging

The government’s goal to extract an additional 1 million tonnes of crude oil by the year’s end to meet its economic growth target is very challenging, said Chairman of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Association Ngo Thuong San.

Fewer traffic accidents, victims reported in Vietnam in H1

 Nearly 9,600 traffic accidents resulting in 4,134 deaths and 8,000 injuries were reported in Vietnam in the first half of this year.

NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien visits Morocco

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Phung Quoc Hien paid a visit to Morocco from July 2-4.

Vietnam earns over $73 bln from 12 most exported goods

 Vietnam earns over $73 bln from 12 most exported goods

Van Don int’l airport to be operational next March

 Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh, the first airport invested in by a private business in Vietnam, is scheduled to be operational in late March 2018.