District calls for land transaction ban to be lifted as property rush cools

The People’s Committee in Khánh Hòa Province’s Vạn Ninh District has asked provincial authorities to lift a ban on land transactions in the district.

Tax mismanagement cost the State budget

The Government Inspectorate of Việt Nam has revealed that mismanagement in tax collection between 2012 and 2014 caused mounting arrears and losses of trillions of đồng to the State exchequer.

Property trading floors close their doors The real estate market has seen a number of property trading floors in the capital city close their doors, with economists attributing the chilled market to tight credit and monetary policies pursued by the State Bank of Viet Nam.

Tourism investors keen on Hoi An Its reputation as the most attractive tourism spot in the central region has helped Hoi An attract more private investors who want to invest in tourism properties.

Capital property boom increases risks Land fever in Ha Noi has become boisterous in the last two months with projects spanning across the new urban areas in the capital's western region and beyond to many neighbouring areas. Real estate analysts have warned of potential risks in real estate investment at this time because markets are showing unusual signs.

Scholar in a race against time to preserve Thai ancient script Unlike most children in La Hamlet, when Lo Van Thoai was a little boy he left the familiar environment of his home town and followed his father to Vinh, the capital of Nghe An Province.

Teacher preserves traditional Thai writing One of the last examples of a part of Viet Nam's unique cultural treasure trove, a priceless piece of Lai Pao writing - the traditional Thai language formerly used in the central province of Nghe An's Tuong Duong District - has been rescued from oblivion and found a home in the quiet town of Hoa Binh.