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U.S. coal companies ask Trump to stick with Paris climate deal

 Some big American coal companies have advised President Donald Trump's administration to break his promise to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement 

Vietnam Architectural Festival 2017 to kick off in Da Nang

A festival to honour domestic architects who won notable prizes will take place in Da Nang from April 19-23.

New draft law sets minimum air ticket price

A Ministry of Transport draft law, which is currently collecting idea contributions, would enforce a minimum price for domestic air tickets, a move opposed by fast-growing low-cost carrier Vietjet Air.

Earlier sex education needed to fight abuse

 Public concern is once again inspiring changes to education programmes in schools, with calls for more sex education to be included in the curriculum so that children can better protect themselves from sexual abuse.

ASEM to narrow gap in innovative education, human resources building

 Vietnamese and foreign delegates from Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) partners have agreed to work together to narrow the development gap in innovative education and human resources building among the members.

Philippine official: ASEAN, China make progress on COC

 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have made progress in their talks on a Code of Conduct in the East Sea, Philippine Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo said on April 4.

Defence cooperation helps reinforce Vietnam-Thailand relations

 General Surapong Suwana-Adth, commander of the Royal Thai Army’s defence forces, visited Vietnam from April 4-5.

Vietnam, Belgium boost cooperation

 Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son welcomed Rudolf Huygelen, Director of the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs’ cabinet in Hanoi on April 4.

Property rules need more clarification: National Assembly

 Adjustments to the draft Law on Management and Use of Public Assets were high on the agenda at the National Assembly full-time deputies’ meeting in Hanoi on April 4.

Southern provinces plan bird flu prevention

 VietNamNet Bridge – Southern provinces and cities have drawn up a plan for prevention of avian influenza A(H7N9) as requested by the Prime Minister, following several outbreaks in China.

Unusual rain blamed for mass fish deaths in Nhieu Loc –Thi Nghe Canal

HCM City Urban Environment Company workers spent Tuesday morning collecting dead fish and spreading chemicals to avoid possible pollution on the city’s Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal.

Hanoi cuts off project launching expenses

 Expenses for the launching of basic projects and constructions will be reduced by 100 per cent in the 2016-20 period, according to the Hanoi People’s Committee.

Vietnamese brand Asanzo to introduce first smartphone

 Asanzo Viet Nam JSC plans to introduce its first smartphones this summer, ictnews.vn has reported.

HCM City seen having more one-way roads

 The HCMC government has plans to re-designate a lot of two-way downtown streets as one-way roads in an effort to reduce congestion at rush hour.

Bad debt possibly three times higher than reported

 Bad debt has re-emerged as an issue for the banking system as it might be three times higher than reported, says a Vneconomy report.

Demand for IT workers surges

The IT sector has increasingly high demand for new staff as globalization has enabled foreign firms to set up shop in the country and local companies to expand cooperation with international partners. 

Wooden furniture manufacturers see great opportunities in 2017

VietNamNet Bridge - China’s wooden furniture exports to the US and EU are declining, while Japan and South Korea are importing more from Vietnam.

Farmers fear VND100 trillion credit package inaccessible

The government’s announcement about the huge credit package of VND100 trillion to support hi-tech agriculture has caused concern among farmers, who are concerned that they will not be able to satisfy requirements to access the preferential loans.

A café reminiscent of old Hanoi

 Nestled in a small quiet alley of the most bustling and busiest backpacker street Bui Vien, Goc Hanoi café offers a nostalgic and peaceful space for those who love tranquility.

Housing projects along Saigon metro lines mushrooming

Over 37% of apartment units put up for sale on the HCMC market are situated along Metro Line No.1 which connects Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and Suoi Tien Park in District 9, according to real estate consulting firm Jones Lang LaSalle.