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Huawei to spend $2m on it human resources in Vietnam

Huawei Technologiesannounced that it will spend US$2 million for corporate social responsibility programmes in Viet Nam, which mainly focuses on training and developing ICT human resources of the country between 2017 and 2019.

Vietcombank to open subsidiaries in Laos, Cambodia

 The Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, one of the country’s four largest State-owned commercial banks, plans to open subsidiaries in Laos and Cambodia this year, a bank official has said.

2011-2016: VN gains almost $60b in footwear export

 Viet Nam’s export value for leather and footwear gained stable growth every year during the 2011-16 period to reach US$57.5 billion in total.

How well-known braised fish are made in Ha Nam nowadays

 A tour inside a home facility Dai Hoang village, in the northern province of Ha Nam, that cooks and sells the local renowed braised fish on a large scale.

First ever Hanoi Mardi Gras Festival to cheer up LGBT communities

The first-ever Hanoi Mardi Gras Festival, which aims to highlight and celebrate the city’s LGBT community, will hold its main celebration March 24 at the Australian Embassy.

Defence ministry hands 20 ha for Tan Son Nhat airport expansion

 The Ministry of Defence on February 21 signed the minutes on the handover of nearly 20 hectares of military land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the Transport Ministry to enable the airport expansion.

President calls for stronger hi-tech cooperation with Israel

 Vietnam and Israel should promote cooperation in technology transfer and research & development, said President Tran Dai Quang at a reception for Chairman of the IMI Systems Ltd from Israel Yitzhak Aharonovitch in Hanoi on February 21.

APEC experts debate disaster risk financing, insurance policies

More than 100 delegates from 21 APEC member economies, APEC financial officials, and experts from a number of international financial organisations attended a seminar on disaster risk financing and insurance policies in Nha Trang.

Gov’t leader hopes for more exchanges between Vietnam, Russia parliaments

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam and Russia’s Federal Council to continue all-level delegation exchanges and diversify channels of cooperation.

Students find 500+ reasons to do good

 VietNamNet Bridge – A small stall auctioning origami works like flower vases, dinosaurs and bugs attracted visitors to the Viet Nam-Japan Cultural and Commercial Festival held in Can Tho City recently.

France to cull 600,000 more ducks as fights bird flu virus

 France will cull a further 600,000 ducks as part of efforts to prevent a spread of the H5N8 bird flu virus, the country's farming minister Stephane Le Foll said on Tuesday.

10 years of ups and downs for Vietnam’s shrimp industry

Vietnam’s shrimp has experienced many highs and lows in the last 10 years, but it may see more stable growth in the future. Recently, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc decided that Vietnam would aim to become a major shrimp production base fir the world.

First train of Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway installed

The first train of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway has been installed safely on the track, the Railway Projects Management Unit (under the Ministry of Transport) announced early Tuesday.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/2

 Wide range of customs issues tabled at APEC meeting, Footwear exports tend to rise from midyear, Barriers challenge Vietnam investors in Laos, Cambodia, Ministry told to seek ways to catch up with new industrial revolution

Social News 21/2

 HCM City’s authorities want to draw int’l tourists to Dam Sen Park, Patrols increased in Chu Mom Ray National Park to protect wildlife, APEC 2017: anti-illegal logging group convenes session

Must-visit churches across Vietnam

With unique architecture, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi are attractive tourist destinations across the country.

Experience spectacular road stretches in Ha Giang

The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang attracts tourists to its cool climate and pristine natural landscape.

Ninh Binh brightened with buckwheat flowers blooming

Visitors to Ninh Binh these days will have an opportunity to enjoy buckwheat flowers blooming in Thung Nham Bird Park in Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Ly District.

Petrolimex expected to list in Q1

 The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) has completed the necessary paperwork for its shares to be listed on the stock exchange.

PM creates administrative task force

Four months after taking office, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to establish a task force led by Minister and Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tien Dung.