Small scale production, scattered investment, poor connections and logistics services set big challenges for key economic zones in the coastal central region, considered a major centre of logistics for the country.

Highway projects’ costs down, Hanoi, neighbouring localities join hands to ensure waterway security, Workers’ housing flawed, overcrowded, Rescuers to test skills in Da Nang, More agencies to inspect toll stations

 Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung had an interview with the Viet Nam Economic Times about how a constructive government will be put in place.

Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation on November 10 morning started using a new method of navigation called SID/STAR RNAV 1 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in an attempt to reduce flight delays. 

Animals Asia Foundation on November 11 rescued four Asiatic black bears in Pleiku City thanks to the efforts of a local forest protection agency to communicate with the families keeping the bears over the years.

 Local authorities in Phu Quoc Island District in Kien Giang Province are searching for five local fishermen whose photos showing them killing a dolphin were shared on Facebook. 

 The iPhone continues to prove its popularity in Vietnam as thousands of orders were fulfilled when retail stores start selling the device on November 11.

2,628 Vietnamese SMEs participated in a survey conducted by the Central Institute for Economic Management, Copenhagen University, the Institute for Labor Science and Social Affairs, and the World Institute for Development Economics Research.

 Hanoi has been honored by prestigious travel magazines and organizations as one of world’s top destinations. It attracts tourists for its beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine, and hospitable people.

 The Government will work with automakers to turn the national automobile industry into a key economic sector, contributing to the country’s economic growth and meeting the public’s demand for autos, said Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.

 The annual Viet Nam Information Security Day 2016 will take place on November 17 in HCM City and December 2 in Ha Noi.

 Developing a national brand name is an urgent need for improving the competitiveness of Vietnamese rice, a conference heard in HCM City on November 11.

 Dong Thap Province’s People’s Committee will set aside a budget of VNĐ 90 billion (US$4.03 million) to develop tourism infrastructure at Tram Chim National Park.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported the results of an investigation into Taiwan-invested Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company’s efforts to deal with the environmental incident it caused in four central provinces.

 Vietnamese top billiard player Tran Quyet Chien earned a ticket to compete in the semi-finals of the ongoing LG U+ 3 Cushion Master Cup in Seoul, South Korea.

 Vietnam’s top female badminton player Vu Thi Trang was ousted from the Celcom Axiata Malaysia International Challenge 2016 badminton tournament in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah yesterday.

 More than 30 circus artists from different art troupes will entertain audiences at HCM City’s Sen Hong (Pink Lotus) Stage with a free gala.

 Women and men from across the country have been encouraged to take part in the Vietnam Fitness Model Search 2016, the first national event featuring fitness enthusiasts.

 Loi Krathong, one of the most important festivals in Thailand, will be held at District 2 Thao Dien Village on Sunday (Nov 13).

 Canadian culinary specialties will be presented at the Savour Canadian Delights event in Hanoi from now to November 18 as part of a Canadian food branding series.