HCMC will have more money to fund urgent transport infrastructure projects aimed to reduce traffic congestion.

... Filling up a form in this room requires a confrontation with the inevitability of one’s death, something that most societies discourage, most of the time. A feeling of insecurity and fear is not surprising at that point.

During the forthcoming Lunar New Year 2018 holiday, commonly known as Tet, authorities of Hanoi have decided to tighten security at traditional cultural festivals to minimize the confusions.

 Thach Xa commune in Hanoi's outskirts district of Thach That is well-known for the craft of making bamboo dragonflies. 

Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh, director general of the Viet Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research, speaks to the Kinh te Do thi (Urban Economy) about why the State should help develop the private sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lai Xa Village in Hanoi’s suburban area has urbanised rapidly over the last few decades, creating a boom in people, building and vehicles.

 With the Vietnamese glass market experiencing severe oversupply, new glass projects will not receive licences in the country.

 Hanoi will request ride-hailing application providers Uber and Grab to publicise their fares like traditional taxi brands.

VietNamNet Bridge - The year 2017 saw a number of foreign investors leaving their Vietnamese partners and divesting from banks they once made every effort to develop.

To promote and preserve the clarity and purity of Vietnamese language, a literature teacher and some high school students in HCM City have started a project to encourage people to use proper Vietnamese.

 The Mirror House in Thong Nhat Park is a place closely related to the childhood memories of most 7x and 8x generations in Hanoi. The Mirror House was built by the Czechoslovakian Government in 1979.

 Following are a couple of weekend destinations which might be of interest to visitors during the weekend break.

 The Prime Minister has decided to remove Ngo Van Tuan from the post of vice chairman of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa in the 2016-2021 tenure for his severe violations of rules.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will continue taking trade remedies in line with regulations of WTO and free trade agreements to protect local steel producers from the fierce competition of imported products.

 Northwestern province promoting its culture and tourism offerings around Hoan Kiem Lake from January 19 to 21.

 Visitors to Ha Long will be able to enjoy the natural wonders of the world recreated in fresh flower displays at the flower festival in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province from January 27 to February 20.

The first 2kmof the 20km metro line No 1 rail track stretching from Ben Thanh market to Suoi Tien Theme Park in HCM City has been installed.

Vietnam spent in excess of US$2.82 billion importing pharmaceuticals for medical treatment and health care last year, up 10% on a year earlier at US$ 2.563 billion.

After enjoying a 'honeymoon' of numerous attractive incentives for a short time, drivers of both Grab and Uber are taking to the streets to protest against both Uber and Grab increasing commissions and cutting allowances.

In a bid to create a more business-friendly climate and attract more investment, the Vietnamese government will continue truncating thousands of business and investment procedures, which have been undermining investors’ and enterprises’ performance.