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Vietnam calls for int’l efforts against drugs
Deputy Minister of Public Security, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Le Quy Vuong, has warned that the production and sale of amphetamine substances is becoming more sophisticated, allowing the psychoactive drug to spread widely.
Japan funds Binh Duong public transport system
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide low-interest loans or non-refundable aid for technical assistance as part of a project improving the capacity of public transport in the southern province of Binh Duong.
US air force commander visits Vietnam
Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, hosted a reception for General Herbert J Carlisle, Commander of the US’ Pacific Air Forces, in Hanoi on March 17.
President Sang meets with Japanese friends
On March 17 President Sang greeted former Acting President of the Democratic Party Yoshito Sengoku and former Senator Matsuda Iwao along with more than 100 Japanese friends as part of his busy schedule during the trip to Japan.
Investment Ministry updates 2013 FDI figure
A 36% increase or US$22.34 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) was registered in 2013, a revised report by Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment noted.
Strategy on gender equality shows remarkable progress
Deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Hua Ngoc Thuan has urged the relevant bodies to bolster efforts towards gender equality.
Vietnam prioritises ties with Japan, says President
Vietnam gives top priority to developing bilateral ties with Japan to bring mutual benefits and meet the two people’s expectations, President Truong Tan Sang has told Japanese Emperor Akihito in Tokyo on March 17.
Traditional hospitals to be upgraded
A project approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will see upgrades to more than 70 traditional medicine hospitals across the country, from now until 2020.
Office space booms across the capital
The Hanoi office market is thriving with new commercial infrastructure, leading to higher occupancy and decreasing rents, noted CB Richard Ellis Vietnam Co Ltd (CBRE)'s Hanoi branch.
Gov't helps to keep xoan alive
A VND165 billion (US$7.85 million) project funded by the Government will help encourage artisans, amateur singers and young people in the northern province of Phu Tho to preserve xoan singing.