Building data base a challenge
Administrative reform was a critical step in developing a national data base on population management, Deputy Minister of Justice Le Hong Son told the newspaper Dat Viet (Viet Land).
Income not the only measure of poverty
Income not the only measure of poverty
Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.
Gains, losses in restructuring
Gains, losses in restructuring
Public investment is a lever for the country's development, Tran Van, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Financial and Budgetary Affairs, told Thoi bao Ngan hang (Banking Times) newspaper.
Fighting drugs at the border
Fighting drugs at the border
Deputy Head of Viet Nam Customs' Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department Nguyen Van Quy spoke to Hai Quan newspaper about how Viet Nam is trying to prevent drug trafficking at border gates.
What are pros and cons of having firecrackers during Tet again? 1   
What are pros and cons of having firecrackers during Tet again?
It is still more than half the year until the next Tet, but some Vietnamese people have recently become excited by the possibility that they may be allowed to use quiet and non-explosive fireworks when the Lunar New Year celebrations return.
Street food could serve up recipe for tourism success
Street food could serve up recipe for tourism success
Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers their opinions on how to promote tourism through street food.
Environmental impact studies lacking impartial approach
Environmental impact studies lacking impartial approach
Deputy Director of the Viet Nam Environment Administration Le Ke Son spoke to Cong An Nhan Dan (People's Police) newspaper about environmental impact assessments for hydro-power plants.
Time to get serious about traffic fatalities 1   
Time to get serious about traffic fatalities
It is not uncommon in Viet Nam to see many households or whole villages in mourning because of a road accident that has wiped out several people.
Revised Bidding Law makes full disclosure compulsory
Revised Bidding Law makes full disclosure compulsory
Le Van Tang, head of the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Bidding Management Department, spoke with Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times) newspaper on the revised Bidding Law.
Ha Noi petrol station safety upgrade urged
Ha Noi petrol station safety upgrade urged
A five-hour blaze at a central petrol station in Ha Noi last week underlined the hazards at hundreds of other filling stations in the capital. Viet Nam News reporters Quynh Anh and Khanh Van tried to come to grips with the problem.
Gov't attempts to boost business
Gov't attempts to boost business
Enterprises need to stand firm on their own two feet, Dr Nguyen Tien Loc, Chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) told the Thoi bao Kinh doanh (Business Times). newspaper.

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Time to get serious about traffic fatalities 1   

It is not uncommon in Viet Nam to see many households or whole villages in mourning because of a road accident that has wiped out several people.

You Asked
You Asked ( 21-05-2013)

Dear Editor,There is a rule that decrees a foreigner visiting Viet Nam on a tourist visa cannot legally rent a house and must stay in a hotel.

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Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

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Income not the only measure of poverty Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

Clouds cover VN weather forecasting Clouds cover VN weather forecasting

Viet Nam has so far only accomplished 30 per cent of the workload to modernise weather forecasting technology and upgrade monitoring systems.

Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back

Investors viewing Viet Nam's investment environment favourably has increased over the last six months, according to a bi-annual survey on the nation's private equity outlook done by Grant Thornton Vietnam.

City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations

Taxis operating in HCM City will be subject to greater scrutiny and punishment in the coming months, says Duong Hong Thanh, deputy director of the city's Transport Department.

Shares slide but outlook remains bright Shares slide but outlook remains bright

The VN-Index on the HCM City Stock Exchange tumbled during all five sessions last week, concluding the week off 3.6 per cent to 509.03 points.


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