10-year-old Keieijuku proves to be successful business course Some 400 entrepreneurs across the country gathered in Hà Nội on Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Keieijuku Business Course.

Legal proceedings launched over expressway The entire Đà Nẵng – Quảng Ngãi Expressway opened to traffic on September 2 last year.

Cost for first metro line to be cut by $146m Investment for the city’s first metro line between Bến Thành Market in District 1 and Suối Tiên Theme Park in District 9 will be reduced by VNĐ3.4 trillion (US$146.8 million).

Liên Chiểu Port to play key role for a sustainable Đà Nẵng Speeding up the construction of the new Liên Chiểu Cargo Port would help promote Đà Nẵng as a key international logistics centre, and allow the existing Tiên Sa Port to be reserved for cruise ships only.

Urban railway helps reduce carbon emissions: JICA

JICA's survey has found urban railways are a form of transport with lower carbon emissions than cars and motorbikes.

Quảng Ninh to promote green growth The northern province of Quảng Ninh will strive to promote green growth and become a good model for other provinces to follow, said Đặng Huy Hậu, vice chairman of Quảng Ninh People’s Committee.

ODA project disbursement needs boosting: JICA Delays to disbursement of official development assistance (ODA) for HCM City’s Metro Line 1 project were in danger of setting a bad precedent, and negatively affecting the implementation of other Japanese-funded projects in Việt Nam.

Brocade weaving network revives traditional handicraft

The first weaving network for the traditional brocade of ethnic groups in the central and central highlands region has been launched connecting weaving groups and preserving the handicraft trade.

JICA funds project to improve water environment management The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide technical assistance worth US$914,000 for a project to improve Việt Nam’s capacity for water environment management.

NA Vice Chairman appreciates Japan’s ODA capital

Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) capital co-ordinated by the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) has contributed to Việt Nam’s socioeconomic development in the past, especially in infrastructure development, said a high-ranking lawmaker.