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Hanoi wants to reduce buses during rush hours
In its latest attempt to solve traffic congestion which has been obviously worsening over the years, Hanoi's transport authority now plans to reduce the number of bus services during rush hours.
Tan Son Nhat Airport faced risks of shutdown due to flooding: official
Tan Son Nhat Airport was almost shut down after heavy rain and a poor drainage system caused severe flooding at the country's biggest airport earlier this month, an official said.
The secret identity of Vietnam’s new breakout author
Publishing is an industry full of mysteries. Authors conceal themselves behind what they write, with the exception of memoirs and other personal narratives. Books are usually perfect hideaways for untold secrets.
High taxes hinder growth of auto industry
Vietnam's car and part manufacturers say the newly-approved automobile development strategy won't succeed unless the government offers more tax and credit incentives to local car producers which are struggling amid fierce competition from imported products.
Asian police coordinate to combat drug trade
Law enforcement officials from 18 Asian countries are gathering in Ho Chi Minh City for a three-week training program to strengthen regional efforts to dismantle drug trafficking syndicates.
Vietnam cities warm up for Earth Hour
Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City will launch various activities on March 22 as warm-ups for the annual environmental event Earth Hour, set to be organized on March 28 around the world.
New arrest in housing scam led by Vietnam beauty queen
Police in Ho Chi Minh City on March 20 took into custody a woman who allegedly abetted a Vietnamese-Russian beauty queen in a scam that cheated a man out of nearly VND16 billion (US$734,000).
Atlassian to expand JIRA development team in Vietnam
As a product, JIRA is as well known in the software industry as the iPhone is in the mobile phone market. The bug tracking and project management software now has around 33,000 customers, including the likes of Nasa, Microsoft, and Ebay.
Business tycoons turn to farming
Steel group Hoa Phat has announced plans to establish a company specializing in livestock breeding and animal feed production.
Vietnam to look into surcharges set by foreign shipping lines
Vietnam will inspect foreign shipping lines for allegedly imposing unreasonable surcharges on local traders, the Government Office said on March 18.