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Three scenarios for high-speed railway development in Vietnam

The consortium of consultants TEDI – TRICC – TEDIS, which conducted the pre-feasibility study on the high–speed railway project running through Vietnam, has presented three scenarios.

Korean firms to expand investment in electricity in Vietnam

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Consulate General recently revealed the country’s businesses plan to invest more in Vietnam, especially in the manufacturing of electronic equipment and developing smart grid networks.

 

Agriculture Minister requests drawing out drought map for central region

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong asked the Directorate of Water Resources (DWR) to draw out a drought map for the central region during a working session with ministry-level units in Hanoi on July 22.

 

BIDV sells 15 percent stake to RoK’s KEB Hana Bank

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) will float more than 603 million new shares, or 15 percent of its stake to the Republic of Korea’s KEB Hana Bank.

Vietstar Airlines licensed to fly in Vietnam

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has granted an Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) to Vietstar Airlines, allowing the carrier to begin commercial flights in the country.

 

Rice, maize hit by serious drought

Residents in the central province of Quang Nam have expressed concern after a large area of rice was destroyed due to drought.

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Farm produce businesses broaden horizons in export markets

Vietnam to soon grapple with aging population

Elderly Vietnamese to account for a quarter of the population by 2049, according to General Office for Population and Family Planning.

Demand for organic food soars in HCM City

Many shops specialising in organic pork, fresh fruits and vegetables have opened in central HCM City and neighboring areas as demand for organic products has increased in recent years.

Serious violations of Law on Land Planning

Luu Binh Nhuong, a National Assembly deputy, talks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper on some of the serious problems in land planning in Vietnamese cities.

Violations detected at hydropower plants in Lai Chau Province

Violations in the construction of a number of hydropower plants in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have been blamed on poor management by local authorities.

EU believes in positive impact of trade deal with Vietnam

Members of the European Union (EU) have expressed their belief in the positive impact that the bloc’s free trade agreement with Vietnam (EVFTA) will have on bilateral trade relations.

 

Hundreds of sites used for storing construction materials illegally

There are 153 areas being illegally used to store construction materials along rivers, according to a report by the Ha Noi Dyke Management and Flood and Storm Prevention Department.

Anh Vien falls short in individual medley at FINA World Championship

Nguyen Thi Anh Vien suffered failure in the qualifying round for the 200m individual medley at the ongoing 18th FINA World Championship in South Korea yesterday as she finished tenth with a time of 2 minutes 17:79 seconds.

 

Vietjet gets green light for Hanoi-New Delhi route

Budget carrier Vietjet has received approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) to conduct flights between the capital city of Hanoi and India’s New Delhi.

 

Health ministry promises response as dengue fever sweeps country

The Ministry of Health will organise campaigns to combat dengue fever throughout this year since there has been a sharp increase in its incidence.

Ministry tightens control measures against pest attacking corn fields

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is strengthening the task of prevention and control of the Fall Armyworm that is damaging corn fields in the country.

Quang Ninh pioneers citizen interaction through mobile app

Ha Long City in northern Quang Ninh Province is the first city to use a mobile app to interact with local people, the provincial Department of Information and Communication has said.

HCM City offers help to private garbage collectors

As the amount of rubbish continues to rise each year, HCM City authorities are exploring ways to improve the services of the thousands of private garbage collectors operating in the city.

Hanoi inspects housing projects

Ha Noi Department of Natural Resources and Environment has decided to set up an interdisciplinary inspection team to review housing development projects which have not been granted certificates of land use rights, house and land-attached assets.