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Quang Ninh protects travellers’ interests

Quang Ninh is fleshing out measures to reorganise travel business in the locality in order to protect visitors’ interests and improve the image of local tourism.

Quang Ninh Coal gear up to beat Home United

 Quang Ninh Coal hope to beat Singapore’s Home United in the third Group H match set for April 5 at the AFC Cup 2017 at the My Dinh National Stadium.

Cyclists get ready for Vietnam 2056km cross-country race

 A press conference for a 2056km bicycle race from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi that gets underway later this week was held on April 4 by the main sponsor of the event, Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV).

Travel agencies offer big discounts at Hanoi int'l travel mart

 Many travel agencies, such as Hanoi Redtour and Saigontourist, have unveiled their promotion programmes designed for the upcoming Vietnam International Travel Mart 2017 (VITM 2017), which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi between April 6 and 9.

Vietnamese designer to attend London fashion event

 Designer Ha Duy has been invited to participate in an international fashion showcase sponsored by the British Embassy in cooperation with the Queen Mary University of London.

Vietnam still places restrictions on imports of Brazilian beef

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the suspension of imports of beef from the Brazilian meat-packers involved in the recent scandal will continue indefinitely.

Foreign investment key to Vietnamese growth: experts

 Vietnam should have savvy foreign direct investment (FDI) policies that direct capital to modern and environmentally friendly technologies and promote technology transfer to make local firms more competitive, experts say.

Problems with HCM City pork plan

 HCM City’s technology-based programme to control and trace the origin of pork that began recently is encountering difficulties, according to the Department of Industry and Trade.

Consumer electronics retail losing its appeal

 As the two dominating names in consumer electronics retail, Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) and FPT, are slowing down or trying to branch out, it seems that consumer electronics in Vietnam is losing its allure.

Vietnam promotes ASEAN – Chile rapports

 Representatives of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) embassies in Chile hailed Vietnam’s contributions to enhancing relations between the bloc and the host country.

The changing world of spiritual ritual

Hau dong is a popular ritual in Vietnamese spiritual culture. It is one of the main rituals of dao Mau, the worship of mother goddesses recently identified by UNESCO as an intangible world cultural heritage. 

Tam Thanh - the fishing village of murals

VietNamNet Bridge - Artists from South Korea have given Tam Thanh fishing village in central Quang Nam Province a new look with colourful murals.

Vietnam’s shares edge up on Q1 speculation

 Shares closed on a positive note on April 5, as investors speculated on first-quarter earnings results and annual shareholder meeting information from many listed companies.

Young directors vie to shine at VN film awards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young film directors are expected to shine in the annual 2016 Golden Kite Awards organised by the Viet Nam Cinematography Association in HCM City.

HCM City Chairman receives new Cambodian consul general

 Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong hosted a reception for newly-appointed Cambodian Consul General Im Hen in the city on April 4.

Smuggled pangolin scales discovered at Noi Bai airport

 Customs officers detected two consignments containing pangolin scales at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on April 4.

Security World 2017 eyes info safety in fourth industrial revolution

 The Security World Conference and Expo 2017 was held in Hanoi on April 4 with the aim to ensure information and network security in the fourth Industrial Revolution.

Palanquin procession to commemorate Hung Kings

A palanquin procession was solemnly held in Phu Tho province on April 4 as part of the Hung Kings Temple Festival. 

Hanoi relay in response to SEA Games 29, Para Games 9

A relay will be held around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on April 9 in response to the 29th Southeast Asian Games and the 9th Southeast Asian Games for Athletes with Physical Disabilities hosted by Malaysia later this year. 

Local investors bid for HCM City airport expansion

 Early last month the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) submitted plans to expand Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport to the Ministry of Transport for approval.