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Work starts on giant reservoir in Binh Dinh

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), in collaboration with Binh Dinh Province’s People’s Committee, on Sunday started work on a new reservoir in An Lao District.

Vietnam, Cambodia issue joint statement

 Vietnam and Cambodia have issued a joint statement on the state visit to Cambodia from February 25 to 26 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong.

Swedish choir celebrates Sweden–VN diplomatic ties

The Gustaf Sjokvist Chamber Choir of Sweden will perform along with Vietnamese artists at the HCM City Opera House on March 2 to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam.

Phan Chau Trinh Culture Foundation closes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Chau Trinh Cultural Foundation, a non-profit organisation that manages the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations, has officially closed, 

HCM City revives $431m flood prevention project

HCM City has instructed government departments and district administrations to reassess how much land is required for building various facilities for its VND10 trillion ($431 million) flood prevention project

Flying the flag for peace

 VietNamNet Bridge – Preparations for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit were basically complete despite the limited time, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung 

Traffic cameras to be installed nationwide

 VietNamNet Bridge – Surveillance cameras to monitor traffic violations will be installed on a trial basis in Hanoi and HCM City by 2020 and nationwide by 2022, according to the Government.

MARD urges strict control on pigs to prevent African swine fever

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has urged relevant ministries, sectors and localities at central levels to tighten control on trading, slaughtering and transporting pigs and pork products to prevent outbreaks

Oil spill from floating fuel station cleaned up

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 85 per cent of an oil spill from a sunken floating fuel station in Hai Duong Province’s Nam Sach District has been recovered, local authorities said.

Filthy, toxic air is not a symbol of prosperity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Years of rapid economic development have left Vietnam with negative externalities – noise and poor air quality arising from pollution and road congestion.

Hang out with fishermen on pristine island in Kien Giang Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travellers in visit Kien Giang Province’s pristine Hon Mau have an opportunity to hang out with fishermen, and enjoy fresh seafood and beautiful beaches.

Higher foreign ownership imperative, say banks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Last August Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc issued Decision No.986/QĐ-TTg on the Development Strategy of the Banking Sector.

Mekong Delta named as one of best destinations to visit in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – The British magazine Conde Nast Traveller has listed Vietnam’s Mekong Delta among the best destinations to visit in 2019.

Programme seeks to slow down vehicles to make school zones safer

Asia Injury Prevention Foundation and the Gia Lai Province Traffic Safety Committee launched a new public awareness campaign and made school zone road modifications in Pleiku City as part of a programme to reduce vehicle speeds ...

Con Dao Island runs out of landfill, ships trash to mainland

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has approved Con Dao District’s proposal to ship domestic solid waste from the island to a landfill on the mainland.

Ha Giang forest management official prosecuted

On Thursday, police in northern Ha Giang Province started criminal proceedings against Nguyen Quang Huy, deputy director of Phong Quang Special Use Forest Management Board under the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,

Hue-Da Nang seaplane sightseeing tours to launch in April

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hai Au Aviation will launch a new daily air route between Da Nang and Hue City – the first of its kind – for aerial sightseeing tours from April 25.

M’Nong people’s village gate worship ritual

 The M’Nong have lived in Dak Nong province for a very long time. They have created worship ceremonies to express their hopes and aspirations.

HCM City metro ready next year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Construction of HCM City’s first metro line from Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien Tourist Park in district 9 is expected to be completed by the end of 2020, 

Cuu Long University to become first private university in Mekong Delta

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cuu Long University held a ceremony on Thursday to announce the Prime Minister’s decision to shift the university to private status, the first of its kind in the Mekong Delta.