Inspectors slam manufacturers of poor quality black boxes
Transport officials inspecting 19 manufacturers of black boxes – devices installed in vehicles to supervise their operation – have discovered nine of them to be falling short of national standards.
Italian eatery marks decade of change
Italian eatery marks decade of change
Not so long ago, it was difficult to get Italian ingredients in Ha Noi. But the success of Pane e Vino demonstrates that bread and wine are now almost as easy to find as rice and beer. Elisabeth Rosen reports.
Bus firm incentives to improve services
Bus firm incentives to improve services
A Transport Department aims to encourage more Hanoians to use public transport by giving tax and interest fee exemptions to firms to improve infrastructure and services.
Bacterium trials could stop spread of dengue
Bacterium trials could stop spread of dengue
The Wolbachia bacterium, which is being used in Viet Nam on a trial basis, could become an effective bio-control strategy to control not only dengue fever but also other insect-borne illnesses, according to expert.
Traditional craft villages look to expand their market online
Traditional craft villages look to expand their market online
Traditional trade villages across the country are being urged to make better use of online commerce to promote their products.
Ukrainian restaurant full of eastern promise
Ukrainian restaurant full of eastern promise
Serving up a typically robust selection of hearty food, strong ales and liver-warming vodka, Bud'Mo offers a solid alternative to the lightness of the usual Ha Noi fare. Elisabeth Rosen reports.
Apartment carpark fires highlight safety risks
Apartment carpark fires highlight safety risks
A basement blaze burned more than 30 motorbikes in Dong Da District's Cat Linh Ward on Wednesday, spotlighting the lack of fire regulations in old residential areas.
Flyover to avoid disturbing historical site
Flyover to avoid disturbing historical site
Ha Noi authorities, experts and scientists approached consensus on how to build a flyover at the O Cho Dua intersection in Dong Da District without affecting an ancient archaeological site located in the area.
Ha Noi upgrades public toilets
Ha Noi upgrades public toilets
Ha Noi plans to upgrade seven public toilets in the city's Old Quarter on a trial basis to serve tourists and local residents.
Positive signs for LBGT community
Positive signs for LBGT community
It took only a few minutes for Jessica, 26, a transgender woman, to pass through the customs gate at Noi Bai International Airport.
Ha Noi changes bus routes to help decrease congestion
Ha Noi changes bus routes to help decrease congestion
The Ha Noi Transport Department started transferring 313 buses from the city's most crowded station, My Dinh, to other stations on Tuesday to reduce overloading.

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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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