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Iron mine damages 25ha of rice fields in Quang Tri

 The exploitation of an iron mine has caused landslide, damaging some 25ha of rice fields in Ho Hamlet, Huong Son Commune, Huong Hoa District of the in this Central Quang Tri Province.

VN Gov't to take down damaged buildings

  The Ministry of Construction would conduct a comprehensive inspection on apartment buildings built before 1994 and urban public works with the duration of more than 60 years in cities across the country, a conference heard on Monday.

IT businesses to enjoy tax incentives soon

Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh has recently assigned the Ministry of Finance to finalize the draft government resolution on tax incentives for IT businesses before collecting opinions of relevant ministries and submitting it to the Government this month.

Vietnam continues tightening Zika observation at ports of entry

 The health sector will continue strengthen the supervision at ports of entry for passengers from the countries and territories where the Zika virus is spreading, announced the General Department of Preventive Medicine.

Scientists blame Tan Rai bauxite pipeline crack on Chinese technology

The problem at Tan Rai bauxite pipeline lies in the technology and the low-quality of the pipeline. This is why it broke down four years after the factory opened.

WB vows to help Vietnam shift preferential loans

The WB will support Vietnam in building a road map to smoothly shift preferential loans from the International Development Association to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Property prices soar along Saigon metro routes

 Property prices are skyrocketing along HCM City's proposed metro lines.

Vietnam, France forge legislative ties

Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Finance and Budget Phung Quoc Hien has called on the Vietnam-France and France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Groups to increase their exchanges of delegations and legislative experience.

Vietnam expects WB’s further assistance: Party Chief

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has asked the WB to continue its support for Vietnam, aiming to help the country realise its socio-economic development targets and development orientations as set out in the Vietnam 2035 Report.

'Siu Chau' candy - a specialty of Nam Dinh

 VietNamNet Bridge – 'Siu chau' candy is crispy, tasty, sweet and so fragrant. This tasty candy requires the skillful experience of local makers and generations of tradition.

Vietnam, Denmark sign joint action plan for 2016

 The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry signed a joint action plan in 2016 in Hanoi on February 23, as part of effort to continue implementing the joint statement on comprehensive partnership between the two countries.

PM hosts advisor to Japan-Vietnam parliamentary alliance

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 23 for Tsutomu Takebe, special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance.

'Museum' of whale bones on Ly Son Island

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai province is not only known as the home of the Hoang Sa flotilla in the Nguyen Dynasty but also the largest 'museum' of whalebones in Vietnam.

Central bank to help farmers access loans

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Dong Tien, deputy governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam, talks with the Nong thon ngay nay newspaper on measures to settle difficulties that will help farmers attain credit. 

Love duets echo at Lim Festival in Bac Ninh

 The bustling atmosphere of the love duet Lim festival enchanted audiences in the northern province of Bac Ninh last weekend.

Thousands of Hanoi youths join army

 About 2,000 young people in Ha Noi, voluntarily registering for military service, joined the army today, the High Command of Ha Noi said.

Economists warn Vietnam to reduce reliance on FDI

 One of the measurements of development in Vietnam, as in any country, is the level of foreign direct investment (FDI) say economists, because it represents a long-term commitment by foreign companies to the economy.

VN to take part in international cuisine contest in France

 A two-member Vietnamese team will take part in the fifth International Catering Cup to be held in Lyon, France next January.

VN satellite to enter space by 2018

 A 50kg satellite, measuring 50x50x50cm, will be launched into space by Vietnam in 2018.

U Minh Thuong becomes Vietnam’s 8th Ramsar site

 The U Minh Thuong National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang was recognised as Vietnam’s 8th Ramsar site at a ceremony held on February 22.