Traffic projects launched

The first sods were turned on Saturday at the 140km Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway project, the expansion of National Highway 1A and a new tunnel through two passes near the Hai Van Tunnel, all in central provinces.

Traffic projects launched

Traffic projects launched

The first sods were turned on Saturday at the 140km Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway project, the expansion of National Highway 1A and a new tunnel through two passes near the Hai Van Tunnel, all in central provinces.

City fixes flood areas, but new ones emerge

HCM City will not suffer serious flooding in the coming rainy season, a senior official says.

City fixes flood areas, but new ones emerge

City fixes flood areas, but new ones emerge

HCM City will not suffer serious flooding in the coming rainy season, a senior official says.

Bank scotches currency rumours

The State Bank of Viet Nam denied speculation last week that it was preparing to adjust the exchange rate.

Bank scotches currency rumours

Bank scotches currency rumours

The State Bank of Viet Nam denied speculation last week that it was preparing to adjust the exchange rate.

Disabilities no barrier to making movies

Against the hustle and bustle of city traffic, a young boy is quietly putting up a large poster on an empty wall next to a restaurant.

Disabilities no barrier to making movies

Disabilities no barrier to making movies

Against the hustle and bustle of city traffic, a young boy is quietly putting up a large poster on an empty wall next to a restaurant.

Politics & Laws

Assembly Chairman hails outstanding young policemen

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on Saturday met with young policemen who have made outstanding achievements in national defense.

Society

Bamboo plantations stem poverty in Lam Dong

Bamboo plantations stem poverty in Lam Dong

Co Xanh Company has begun to buy the bamboo harvested by farmers in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong's Da Teh District.

Economy

Viettel mulls ambitious expansion

Viettel mulls ambitious expansion

Leading telecom service provider Viettel said it planned to expand to developing countries in 2015."We are considering to invest in Myanmar, Kenya, Venezuela, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Argentina, Cuba and Swaziland," said Viettel's deputy director Nguyen Van Tinh.

Life & Style

Vietnamese lacquer art inspires Thai diplomat

Vietnamese lacquer art inspires Thai diplomat

Despite leading a hectic life as Thailand's Consul General in HCM City, Panpimon Suwannapongse makes sure she finds time to pursue her passion of Vietnamese lacquer art. Van Dat reports.

Sports

Tam wins stage to claim top spot

Tam wins stage to claim top spot

It was a brilliant day yesterday for cyclist Ha Thanh Tam as he won the stage and took the leader's yellow jersey while his team Vinh Binh Rice-An Giang stayed on top of the ranking table.

Environment

Leadership sought in pollution battle

Leadership sought in pollution battle

Viet Nam needs a better monitoring and reporting system of water pollution in rural and urban areas, according to experts who spoke at a recent seminar on environmental management held in HCM City.

Your Say

Questions over heritage

The people of Duong Lam Ancient Village in Son Tay District, Ha Noi, recently triggered public debate when they asked for the town's national heritage listing to be removed.

Op-ed

Poor planning leaves Ha Noi stuck in a jam

Recent decisions by Ha Noi leaders to remove new footbridges and upgrade a newly-built flyover have stunned citizens - and made the city's traffic situation a hot topic.

Outlook

Europe suffers from vicious austerity cycle

Workers hit by lower living standards and record high unemployment have been staging protests across Europe for the past week, hoping to persuade their governments to ease austerity measures and boost growth.

Expat Corner

Artist finds music, love and laughter on Con Dao

For English-Italian artist and curator Richard William di San Marzano, the first time he heard cai luong was an epiphany.
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