A cultural and tourism promotion programme “Quang Binh in the land of Hanoi” will be launched in Hanoi’s downtown on March 25.

 Da Nang tops PCI ranking for 4th consecutive year

 The Airbus Foundation and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines jointly have carried 31 kidney dialysis machines and medical equipment to Hanoi Nephorology Hospital.

 The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) will continue close and effective cooperation with the Lao People’s Army to help strengthen the two countries’ special relations, Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the VPA Phan Van Giang said.

 The outcomes of provincial anti-corruption efforts in 2016 did not meet the real demand or match the Party and State’s resolve, the Government Inspectorate (GI) has found.

Vietnam has consistently set solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos as an extremely important factor to ensure the leadership of the two Parties and States for the well-being of the two peoples, affirmed President Tran Dai Quang. 

 State-owned Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation (Vinataba) has registered to offload 8.4 million shares, or 51 per cent stake, of Hai Ha Confectionery after its share price hit an all-time high.

 The Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam (Vietcombank) has proposed to fund the expansion project of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City.

 A survey of 1,550 businesses from 46 countries whose operations are located in 14 cities and provinces in Vietnam points to a slew of shortcomings in the business climate of Vietnam, says the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2016 report.

 Japan will step up cooperation to train information technology (IT) engineers for Vietnam in the coming time, said Gen Narui, chairman of the Japan Linux Association.

Several transport experts have thrown their support behind construction of the North-South Expressway despite public concerns over its huge cost, saying the road would play a vital role in north-south transport in the long run.

 HP Ice Lounge & Coffee in Binh Thanh District, HCMC is a great hideaway for people who wish to escape scorching sunlight and heat in the city.

 After the blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” hitting the big screen, domestic and foreign travel companies have simultaneously launched tours to Vietnam, where many scenes were filmed.

 The award ceremony of the 2016 Golden Kite Awards will be held at the Military Theater in HCM City’s Tan Binh District on April 9.

Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam yesterday sent a document to the Ministry of Transport proposing to increase prices of some aviation services especially takeoff and landing during peak hours.

A day trip visiting historical sites and tourist attractions in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province will be started on March 25. 

 First college totally lectured in English under FPT Education Organization has been opened in Hanoi lately.

 Ho Chi Minh City should work with neighboring provinces to develop low cost housing and connect traffic system to meet housing demand of workers in the city and facilitate travel from their houses to working places.

The tourism sector has seen a dramatic growth in the number of foreign tourists since early this year, which also raises the problem of how to expand and develop international tourist markets to ensure sustainable growth.

 Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc are among more than 60 technology companies that appear to have backed away from the legal fight against U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban,