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Companies complain high trade costs at Haiphong port

 Many import-export firms have complained about the high fees for using infrastructure from shipments at all ports in Haiphong City after a new resolution took effect.

Bus operators protest against bus station transfer

 Nearly 100 owners of about 30 passenger bus operating companies gathered at the headquarter of Hanoi Department of Transport on March 15 to protest against the decision to move them to the Nuoc Ngam Station.

US-Vietnam co-operate to reduce impact of unexplored ordnance

 US Ambassador, Ted Osius, and Vice Minister of Planning and Investment, Nguyen The Phuong on Wednesday co-chaired the First Annual Donor Forum of the Mine Action Partnership Group.

Former press photographer to unveil photos of General Giap

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage will host a photo exhibition and lecture by photographic artist Colonel Tran Hong from his collection of photos taken during time spent with General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Revised law for brighter railway outlook

Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) yesterday agreed that the revised railway law needs comprehensive regulations that will help revitalise the country’s railway industry.

Three killed, 16 injured in Ha Nam bus accident

 At least three people have been killed and 16 others injured after a passenger bus collided with a truck in the northern province of Ha Nam on Thursday morning. 

South Korean firms invited to invest in public infrastructure

 Vietnam has high demand for public infrastructure investments and this is an opportunity to attract South Korean investors, according to Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.

A Frenchman’s eye view of life in Hanoi during the 90s

French photographer and reporter Bruno Barbey’sarchive of photographs taken on his 35mm film is an unrivalled record of life in the capital city of Hanoi during the two years from 1994-1995.

Kidzplay center in Hanoi

Do you have children under 6 years old? Are you looking for a place where your babies are given an opportunity to play with a variety of age-appropriate toys while you are learning new parenting skills?

Supermodel Coco Rocha to visit Vietnam

 Canadian model Coco Rocha, the ‘Queen of Pose’, will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21 to introduce a model management company in Vietnam.

Hapro shopping for strategic investor

 State-owned Hanoi Trade Corporation (Hapro), operator of a chain of supermarkets and convenience stores and owner of many land plots and properties at prime locations in the city, is looking for a strategic investor to buy over half of its shares.

Vietnamese movie wins awards in Hong Kong

Vietnam's movie “Vo ba” (The Third Wife) won the post-production and “Hong Kong to Cannes” awards at the 15th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, which took place in Hong Kong from March 13-15.

Mekong Delta’s rice yield rises in winter-spring crop

 Localities in the Mekong Delta region recorded high rice output for their winter-spring rice crop in 2016-2017 despite a decrease in cultivation area and the spread of diseases, heard a conference in An Giang province on March 15.

TPP member states commit to regional economic, trade integration

 Member states of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) committed to seeking a new path to promote regional economic and trade integration during a high-level meeting in the Chilean city of Vina del Mar on March 15. 

Vietnam attends in’tl maritime, aerospace showcase

 The frigate HQ-011 Dinh Tien Hoang left Vietnam on March 15 to attend the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Showcase 2017 (LIMA 2017) in Malaysia for the first time.

In surprise win, Saigon Heat defeat top dog

 Saigon Heat delivered a stunning performance to secure a much needed win against Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions, currently ASEAN Basketball League’s top ranker, on their home turf last night.

HAGL win best team award at V. League

 Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) have won the best team award in February, the event’s organising board has announced.

Hanoi FC coast through at AFC Cup

 Hanoi FC beat Tampines Rovers of Singapore 4-0 in the third match of Group G of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Hanoi and HCMC face severe parking shortages

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s two biggest cities, Ha Noi and HCM City, severely lack parking spaces for cars, the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reported.

Mountain goat offers a gastronomic high

 VietNamNet Bridge – It has now become common knowledge that the best one-day getaway from Ha Noi is Ninh Binh Province.