Thousands of hectares of sugarcane in Trà Cú District in the southern province of Trà Vinh have not been harvested due to falling prices.

 Vietnam - DPRK traditional friendship and cooperation

 The hosting of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is a great opportunity for Vietnam to improve its position and influence in the region, according to US experts.

 Visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang, the area in the central province of Quang Binh that includes the world’s biggest cave Son Doong, will be able to get online with a new free public wifi network.

 A procession was held in Hanoi on February 25 to disseminate the municipal authorities’ call on the locals to demonstrate their civilized way of life ahead of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, thus promoting Hanoi’s image to international friends.

 An exhibition on names and capitals of Vietnam through the feudal age until 1945 as carved on printing wood blocks of the Nguyen dynasty opened in Hanoi on February 25.

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association introduced a diverse range of activities from the tourism sector on the occasion of the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.

 Hanoi will serve free traditional food for reporters at the International Media Centre of the upcoming second DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam that takes place on February 27-28, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

 Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh on February 25, during his ongoing state-level visit to Cambodia.

 The Vietnamese health-care market is forecast to heat up in the coming time when more big investors are showing interest in the sector while private hospitals are promoting high-quality services to enlarge the share.

 Referring to the melody of the Central Highlands gongs, people often refer to boys, carrying big gongs and beating and dancing to the music with the majestic sound of the Central Highlands. 

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1995, the Vietnam-US relations have seen strong development. From being former enemies, the two countries set up their comprehensive partners in 2013.

 Persimmons have long been a signature of Dalat, a city in the Central Highlands. In recent years,  new persimmon products have surfaced, making use of a Japanese technique which relies on wind and sunshine.

 Genetics testing company Genetica Vietnam on February 24 clinched deals with American International Hospital (AIH) and suppliers in HCMC to launch healthcare services focusing on decoding human genes.

 Vietnam has added 34 more countries, including major source markets in Europe, to the list of those whose nationals can apply for single-entry e-visas with a validity of 30 days, starting from early this month.

 Heritage Space Library in Hanoi will hold a talk themed “Finding the Souls of Cities” on March 2, featuring associate professor Pham Thuy Loan as guest speaker and Dr. Dang Hoang Giang as host.

 The Government Inspectorate has submitted at least eight land and housing transfer files involving jailed property tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu, 44, alias Vu Nhom, and his relatives to the Ministry of Public Security for further investigation.

 Can Tho International Airport, which is the crucial air link between the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and other localities, such as Hanoi, Danang, Con Dao and Phu Quoc, is operating at only some 30% of its capacity since its launch in 2011.

 State ownership at Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) will remain at approximately 65% in the upcoming period, after the bank launched its initial public offering.

 The number of new employees needed in the southeastern provinces will reach an estimated 100,000 people this year, as the demand for labor after the Tet Holiday surges.