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Ministry starts project to restore forests in Central Highlands
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has kicked off a project to achieve forest coverage of 49.2 per cent in the Central Highlands region, or a total of 2.72 million hectares, by 2030.
Conference discusses ways to improve TESOL learning, teaching
Developing global citizens has increasingly become a focus at tertiary, secondary and even primary levels of education, Prof Richmond Stroupe of Soka University in Japan said at an international TESOL conference in Ho Chi Minh City on May 26.
Wood exports soar to nearly $3.12b
Export turnover of wood and wooden products reached nearly US$3.12 billion in the first four months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 18.3 per cent, according to the General Department of Customs.
Vietnam forecast to face net imports of crude oil
Vietnam’s self-sufficiency for crude oil could come to an end due to exploitation that could turn the country into a net importer of crude oil for the first time, experts warned.
HCM City solicits investment in transport infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City requires huge investment in infrastructure, and authorities have solicited investment of some 42 billion USD in the five-year period until 2020.
Vingroup targets post-tax profit of 6.5 trillion VND in 2019
Leading real estate and retail conglomerate Vingroup plans to earn 140 trillion VND (6 billion USD) in net revenue and 6.5 trillion VND (278.5 million USD) in post-tax profit in 2019.
Insurance market keeps thriving in first months of 2019
Vietnam’s insurance industry maintained positive growth in the first four months of 2019, with total premiums surging by 17 percent year-on-year to 44.3 trillion VND (1.9 billion USD), the Ministry of Finance reported.
New drama for children hits summer holiday
IDECAF Stage, a leading private drama troupe in HCM City, is preparing to stage a new play for children and young audiences this weekend to welcome Children’s Day on June 1 and summer holiday.
Circus performance calls people to protect environment
A circus with an environmental message opens in Hanoi this week.
New shows for children hit the stage
Theatres in Hanoi are busy launching new shows ahead of International Children's Day on June 1 and the upcoming summer holidays. This season's offerings are diverse and exciting as theatres continue to invest in quality programming.