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Elevated road to be constructed along highway 1A
A Ministry of Transport-owned company has offered to build an elevated road in HCM City on a build-operate-transfer basis.
Imports threaten local output
Joining free trade agreements should have boosted Vietnam's exports but the anticipated inflow of imports is posing a challenge to local production, urging the use of trade defence instruments.
Vietnam pianist wins Russian prize
A Vietnamese teenager has won the first prize in a Russian competition for young pianists recently held in Moscow.
Heritage Photo winners chosen
A photo collection featuring a festival in the northern province of Vinh Phuc by veteran photographer Pham Anh received the Special Award for Photo Collection – the highest prize of the Heritage Photo Awards.
Graffiti marks VN-German relations
Vietnamese graffiti artist Pham Minh Tuan and his assistant completed graffiti work on December 16 on the wall in front of the German Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
Man, 46, held for anti-state speech
The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security said on December 16 that it has launched criminal proceedings against Nguyen Van Dai, on the charge of conducting anti-state propaganda.
Benefits, career growth retain talent
Competitive salaries and benefits can help retain talented staff at companies but other factors such as career growth opportunities are important as well, business leaders have said at a recent seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam a top remittance recipient
Vietnam this year would remain among the top 15 recipients with remittances of roughly US$12.5 billion from Vietnamese living overseas, a World Bank (WB) report says.
Cash popularity hurting nation's economy
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on December 16urged closer co-operation among ministries and sectors to reduce the prevalence of cash payments and create conditions that encourage people to use electronic payment systems.
Forestry has helped many families
Since its inception in the year 2000, the Forest Sector Support Partnership (FSSP) has supported Vietnam in environmental protection; improving livelihoods of people in forestry areas and enhancing the contribution of forestry to the economy.