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US$29.4 million to improve livelihoods in southern wetland

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of the Dong Thap has approved a VND664 billion ($29.4 million) subproject to improve the drainage capacity and develop sustainable livelihoods for the Dong Thap Muoi wetland.  

Disney on Ice returns to HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice is returning to HCM City for another performance from February 22-26.

Vietnamese businesses warned about ‘outsourcing trap’

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 70 percent of Vietnam’s total export turnover belongs to foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), while Vietnamese enterprises still cannot join the global value chain. 

Vam Xang Rustic Home worth visiting

 VietNamNet Bridge – A two-day-one-night trip to Vam Xang Rustic Home in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho  is recommended for those wishing to learn about local people and culture.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/2

 Thousands of cheap apartments in Ho Chi Minh City to be launched in 2017, ACV makes bank on yen fluctuations, Sabeco reports all-time record profit, State-owned banks lead in employee efficiency

Oscar awards organizers call for artistic freedom, no U.S. barriers

 The head of the organization behind the Oscar awards on Monday called for diversity and freedom of expression, saying the United States should not put barriers in the way of artists from around the world.

U.S. tech titans lead legal brief against Trump travel ban

 More than 100 companies, including most of high-tech's biggest names, joined a legal brief opposing President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban, arguing that it would give companies strong incentives to move jobs outside the United States.

Vietnam will meet Chinese Taipei in March

 The Vietnam national football team will meet Chinese Taipei in a friendly match on March 24, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Japan cherry trees to bloom in Hanoi

 Sakura cherry trees – the beautiful symbol of Japan – blossom in their full glory every March in Vietnam, says Ngo Van Quy, vice chair of the Hanoi People’s Committee.

Hanoi to serve up first-ever int’l street food festival

 The Vietnam Tourism Association has announced it will sponsor the first-ever international street food festival in Hanoi, which will run April 6-9 and coincide with Vietnam International Travel Mart 2017.

Saigon: Traffic jams galore as millions return home after Tet

After a long holiday filled with fun, fun and more fun, millions began returning home on February 6, creating traffic backups and headaches all over HCM City metropolitan area.

Labor Ministry looks to expand guest worker program in 2017

 Leaders of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (Molisa) say an updated forecast for 2017 shows the guest worker program is on solid ground.

Vietnam approves horse, dog racing gambling

 The Government of Vietnam has issued a long-awaited decree allowing Vietnamese citizens to bet on international football matches and on horse and dog races in Vietnam.

Preserving traditional craft villages to lure tourists

Dinh Yen mat craft village is falling into oblivion as local people shift to use modern weaving techniques instead of traditional methods. Local authorities and residents are making efforts to preserve the time-honoured craft to attract tourists. 

Social News 7/2

 Nghe An takes action to curb avian flu, One dead, 37 injured in Soc Son accident, Chinese business fined for environmental violations, Vietnamese village organizes 40 weddings during Tet

Vietnam uses 11 million tonnes of fertiliser annually

 Vietnam utilises 11 million tonnes of fertiliser annually and its consumption of local products is rising, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Vietnam to attend Asian Winter Games 2017

 Six Vietnamese athletes will compete in the eighth Asian Winter Games from February 19 to 27 in Sapporo, Japan, announced the Vietnam Sports Administration on February 6.

HCM City’s domestic tax collection highest in decade

 The southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City collected 35 trillion VND (1.52 billion USD) for its coffer during January 2017, departments and agencies reported the municipal authorities during a working session on February 6. 

Trade & Industry Ministry forms steering committee to solve ineffective projects

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has formed a Steering Committee to tackle problems of a number of projects and enterprises showing ineffectiveness and lagging behind.

Missing foreign tourist found drowned in Ha Long Bay

 The body of a missing Australian visitor in Ha Long Bay was found underwater at around 1 pm on February 6, after a four-hour search.