Artisans try to preserve stone carving in An Giang

Despite ups and downs throughout history, many artisans in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Thoại Sơn District have spared no effort in promoting the arts of stone carving, which has been handed down over many generations.

Construction begins for two railway roundabouts in Quảng Nam Province

The central province of Quảng Nam, in co-operation with local car producer Trường Hải company, commenced construction of a railway flyover round-about at one of the busiest crossroads on National Highway No 1A, in Núi Thành district, and connection road linking the Chu Lai Port to the Đà Nẵng-Quảng Ngãi Expressway.

Proceeds from auction of U23 team’s ball, jersey presented to poor districts

As much as VNĐ20 billion (US$878,000) collected from the auction of the ball and jersey with the autographs of all members of U23 Việt Nam team, the runners-up of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship last January, was presented to 20 poor districts of 12 provinces nationwide in Hà Nội on March 11.

National land database to be completed in 2020

In two years’ time, a national land database will be completed and information on land from the smallest administrative unit to the central level would be available. The public will also be able to access the database.

City launches Earth Hour campaign

The Earth Hour 2018 campaign themed “Connect to Earth” was officially kicked off in HCM City on March 10, with the participation of over 2,000 volunteers students, leaders of relevant departments and business executives.

Thái youth promote Sơn La tourism

 At the side of a local hydroelectric reservoir, a group of Thái youngsters are unleashing the economic potential of the northwest mountainous province of Sơn La.

Boat making village seeks to preserve tradition

Long Hậu Commune in Lai Vung District in the southern province of Đồng Tháp is famous for building boats. Local boat makers, however, are struggling to preserve the traditional livelihood.

Vietnam-S Korea mine cleanup launched

A project to remedy the consequences of post-war bombs and mines in 6.13 million ha of land in Việt Nam was launched in the central province of Quảng Bình yesterday.

Doctor assists parents with genetic diseases

Moved by the pain of parents whose children are born with birth defects and health problems, doctor Trần Vân Khánh has spent the last twenty-odd years doing research in the field of gene therapy and genetic diseases.

Deputy PM calls for punishment for customs violations

Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình has asked the Ministry of Finance to direct the General Department of Customs (GDC) to clarify the responsibilities of customs officers, particularly the unit’s leaders, involving a case dating back three years.

3 killed, 3 injured in separate road accidents

Two students were killed, and another was seriously injured after a speeding bus crashed into their motorbike on National Highway 14 in southern Bình Phước province earlier this morning.

Six officers arrested for abuse of power

Police on Thursday arrested two officials for their involvement in illegal land deals in Nam Định province, raising the number of arrested officials to six.

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