VIETNAM TODAY

Tay Ninh shuts polluting rubber processors

The Tay Ninh Province's People's Committee has accepted a petition from the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment to shut down all rubber and cassava processing establishments that discharge waste water directly into the environment.

Pride and puzzlement as unreleased Chinese film wins in Berlin

A top European prize for Chinese movie "Black Coal, Thin Ice" provoked curiosity and questioning Monday with the film not yet released at home and some asking whether political sensitivity might block it.

Tourism at Halong Bay takes a hit as prices increase

Services providers in Halong Bay have been complaining about the sharp decrease in the number of visitors after the higher prices were applied.

TPP opportunities attract FDI to Vietnam

Foreign companies have continued pouring investment into Vietnam to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the TPP scheduled to be signed this year, said a local economist.

Revised law prioritises local contractors

The revised bidding law, which took effect in January, prioritises local bidders, made-in-Vietnam products, human resource development, and job creation.

Vietnam-Japan trade hits 25.6 bln USD

Two –way trade between Vietnam and Japan was estimated at 25.6 billion USD in 2013, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

S. Korea 'shocked' as citizens killed in Egypt bus bombing

South Korea voiced shock and outrage Monday at the bombing of a tourist bus in Egypt that killed three of its nationals as well as the Egyptian driver.

Vietnam takes prompt action against bird flu

Border provinces have been required to disinfect and sterilise all border gates and crossings, as well as cross-border vehicles, to prevent the deadly avian influenza strain A/H7N9 entering Vietnam.

Hanoi destined for second international travel mart

The second Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM 2014) will take place in Hanoi from April 3-6.

Search resumes for seven Japanese divers missing near Bali

Indonesian rescuers on Sunday resumed their search for seven Japanese scuba divers who vanished during a dive near Bali two days ago, a consular official said.

Vietnam lose to Pakistan in Davis Cup qualifier

Vietnam will face Sri Lanka in the relegation battle to the next-lower group after losing 2-3 to Pakistan in the Davis Cup's qualifier in Group II Asia/Oceania zone.

Vietnam, Laos improve border control

Officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and Laos held a conference at the international border gates of Lao Bao (Vietnam) and Densavan (Laos) to supervise the application of the “one-stop-shop” model there.

Annual blood donation festival launched

Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan beat a ceremonial drum to officially launch an annual blood donation drive, known as the Red Spring Festival, in Hanoi on February 16.

Military's 'Iron Man' suit may be ready to test this summer

The first prototypes of a high-tech suit of armor to give soldiers superhuman abilities could be ready to test this summer, according to top military officials. The suits, which have drawn comparisons to the one worn by Marvel Comics

ATM card holders complain about irrational banking fees

Many ATM card owners have been complaining about being charged with extra fees when using services at banks.

Expert says Hong River flow vital for Delta region

Many parts of Hong (Red) and Thai Binh rivers have seen its average water level remarkably reduced - by two metres lower than the previous 20 years.

China film noir 'Black Coal, Thin Ice' wins Berlin Golden Bear

China's "Black Coal, Thin Ice" by Diao Yinan about a washed up ex-cop investigating a series of grisly murders won the Berlin film festival's Golden Bear top prize Saturday.

State leaders join Spring festivals

President Truong Tan Sang’s February 15 New Year visit to Dong Mo’s Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on the outskirts of Hanoi coincided with spring festival celebrations.

Farmer gives up orchard to protect night herons

A farmer in Vinh Long Province has been keeping thousands of night herons at his longan orchard without any support from authorities.

NA chairman meets investors

More than 600 domestic and foreign businesses have gathered at a February 15 meeting in Nghe An Province presided over by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung.

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