Vingroup to join in higher education

The property developer Vingroup has officially announced its plan to join in the field of higher education by establishing VinUni University (VinUni).

New policy supports kid credit cards

Beginning March 3, 2018, persons who are between 15 and 18 years old can open debit cards, credit cards and prepaid cards without the need to provide proof of income’s sources, according to the State Bank of Việt Nam.

Lâm Đồng plant’s equipment degraded

Equipment at Tân Rai bauxite-alumina complex in the Central Highlands and equipment at some environmental treatment systems has deteriorated after nine years of operation.

HCM City plans infrastructure projects in 2018

Relocating households living near canals and renovating old apartments and develop transport infrastructure are among major projects the HCM City aims to carry out in 2018, according to the city’s authorities.

Room rental rates in HCM City increases

Room rental rates in HCM City have significantly increased after the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, causing inconveniences for university students and labourers.

Major fire destroys six houses in Ha Noi

Six houses in a scrap-collecting area of Tân Triều Commune, Thanh Trì District, Hà Nội and all furniture inside were destroyed yesterday morning by a major fire.

HCM City mulls average floor areas for rentals

The city’s Department of Construction has proposed requiring an average floor area of 20 square metres per person for rentals to people who want to register for permanent residence status. 

 

Automated customs to roll out nationwide

The automated customs system is expected come into operation at all seaports and airports by the end of the third quarter of 2018, according to the Việt Nam Customs.

Lime craze could leave sour taste for farmers

Chopping down the sugarcane following seasons of disappointing low price, farmers in the barren land of Long An Province turned their eyes on the seedless lime in hope of a better harvest year. But the lime rush might be getting out of control.

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