Reckless pedestrians cause traffic accidents
Reckless pedestrians cause traffic accidents
A 37-year-old man was hit and killed by a truck while climbing a concrete median strip to cross Highway 1A in HCM City's Binh Tan District last Thursday night.
APEC selects Da Nang to implement low-carbon model
APEC selects Da Nang to implement low-carbon model
Ngu Hanh Son district in the central city of Da Nang has been chosen to implement an APEC low-carbon model town project with a view to expanding it to districts and cities throughout the country and the world.
City plans urban makeover
City plans urban makeover
Downtown HCM City will be transformed into a modern city centre with more green spaces, pedestrian-only streets and efficient public transportation means including trams, rapid bus transits and ferries.
City approves plan for new bus station
City approves plan for new bus station
The HCM City administration has approved a detailed plan to build a new eastern bus station, which would help ease the overload at the existing station in the city's Binh Thanh District.
Da Nang looks to ease congestion
Da Nang looks to ease congestion
The central city plans to develop five Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes and 14 regular bus routes by 2020.
Policy supports apartment renovations
Policy supports apartment renovations
Investors are expected to be backed by preferential policies to encourage rebuilding and renovation of deteriorated residential buildings in Ha Noi.
Electric bicycle fraud surging, merchant inspections reveal
Electric bicycle fraud surging, merchant inspections reveal
Market watch officials in the capital have, for the first time, uncovered widespread fraud committed by businesses selling battery-powered bicycles.
Government postpones medical fee increase
Government postpones medical fee increase
Authorities in the two major cities of Ha Noi and HCM City will delay an increase in the prices of a number of healthcare services that was scheduled for September.
Fireworks to light up Han River skies
Fireworks to light up Han River skies
With an international cast of competitors featuring some of the world's most skilled pyrotechnicians, organisers are hopeful the 6th Da Nang fireworks competition will go off with a bang. Cong Thanh reports.
Flyover to blend with ancient heritage site
Flyover to blend with ancient heritage site
The construction of a flyover at O Cho Dua junction in Dong Da District must harmonise with an ancient archaelogical site, said Ha Noi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen The Thao.
Illegal advertisers to have their phone services cut
Illegal advertisers to have their phone services cut
Ha Noi's Department of Information and Communications has asked telecommunication companies to stop offering services to more than 100 enterprises that posted advertisements illegally in public places.

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Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.

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