VN tourism needs a competitive edge: expert

Breakthroughs are needed in terms of policies and mechanisms to make Việt Nam’s tourism industry competitive in ASEAN, an expert from the Institute for Tourism Development Research has said.

 

Design for airport terminal open for public comment

The Airports Corporation of Việt Nam (ACV) is asking residents and experts for feedback on proposed designs for a passenger terminal at Long Thành International Airport in the southern province of Đồng Nai.

Funding a problem for PPP agri-projects

While positive results have been made in implementing agri-related public-private partnership (PPP) projects, challenges lie ahead in their development, said an expert.

 

Hà Nội to pilot first BRT route

Hà Nội Transport Department will operate the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) pilot route from December 15, department deputy director Hà Huy Quang told local media yesterday.

More efforts to combat AMR, WHO urges VN

World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Việt Nam Lokky Wai has called on Việt Nam to undertake more efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Flyover coming to unclog City roads near airport

A massive flyover will be built early next year at the Nguyễn Thái Sơn-Nguyễn Kiệm Street intersection near HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất Airport to unclog an area which is choked by traffic, the Department of Transport has said.

National symposium on sexual health

In contrast to popular opinion that women and girls can protect themselves by avoiding strangers or unsafe places frequented by criminals, statistics show that 73 per cent of assaults on women are committed by acquaintances, and 10 per cent are fathers or stepfathers of victims.

City needs regular tree surveys

HCM City should make a regular survey of trees to provide decision makers with information to make sustainable plans for adapting to climate change, experts said.

City fire safety inadequate

HCM City needs to regularly monitor fire safety practices in households and amusement venues to preclude fire accidents, city Party Committee Secretary Đinh La Thăng has said.

449 people pledge to donate organs

As many as 449 people attending a ceremony last Sunday (Nov 28) signed a pledge to donate their organs after death to the National Coordination Centre for Organ Transplantation.

Criteria issued on hospital quality

The Ministry of Health has issued a set of criteria to assess hospital quality towards improving services and increasing patient satisfaction.

Hitting the water

The first vessel has been built under Resolution No.67 and No.89 to support fishermen by the Government with total investment of VNĐ10.8 billion.

City seeks private sector help for canals

Concerted efforts are needed to reduce pollution and improve the landscape near slums along canals and rivers in HCM City, including investment from the private sector, speakers said at a workshop held on Monday.

Hà Nội set to inspect SIM card retailers

The Hà Nội Department of Information and Communications has set up inter-sector inspection teams to supervise the management of pre-paid SIM cards in the city from November 29 to December 31, department chief inspector Nguyễn Văn Minh said.

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