Vietnam needs USD34 billion to keep traffic flowing
Vietnam would need up to USD34.6 billion to restore and develop road safety corridors from 2011-20, according to estimates from the Directorate for Roads.
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Japan provides JPY15 billion for Vietnam water supply project
The Japanese government has provided JPY10-15 billion for a water supply project in Vietnam through the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Reservoir monitors to help prevent severe flooding
Vietnam's first automatic reservoir monitor started its testing period on July 25 in northern Hung Yen province's Van Giang district.
Vietnam’s marine and island sovereignty at photo exhibition
A photo exhibition called “Legends of the land of An Tra” opened on July 22 in the central city of Quang Ngai.
Piano and Voice classic night in town
Pianist Nguyen Bich Tra and young male baritone Nguyen Hai Dang will perform ‘Piano & Voice’ as part of a classical night in HCM City.
Dak Lak leads in National Sports Festival for Ethnic Minorities
The Dak Lak team came out on top at the 7th National Sports Festival for Ethnic Minorities which closed in the central province of Quang Nam.
Japan to burn radiation-tainted beef
Japan announced a plan under which beef tainted with radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster will be bought up and burnt.
Bumpy road to energy privatisation
Immediate privatisation of the electricity industry may put a burden on incompetent private power plants, one official said.
HCM City plans for three pedestrianised areas
HCM City has plans in the works to turn three busy areas into tourist-friendly street markets.
FDI rises again in July, reaching USD1 billion
Foreign direct investment rebounded in July, reaching USD1 billion for the month, said the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnam's Prime Minister re-elected
Politburo member Nguyen Tan Dung was re-elected as the Prime Minister of Vietnam by the National Assembly.
Thien Duong-the longest cave in Vietnam
Thien Duong cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang national park in the central province of Quang Binh has been considered as the longest in the world.
MOET plans to treat rote learning with mind map
The Ministry of Education and Training has decided to use mind map in a large scale to help renovate teaching method.
New railway to connect Cambodia and Vietnam
A new railway section connecting Cambodia with Vietnam will be built at an estimated cost of USD686 million, transport officials said.
Pictorial book on Vietnam’s diplomatic relations
A book featuring photographs of diplomatic meetings between Vietnam and foreign countries has been published by a local publishing house.
Plans for Jackson tribute ignite family row
Michael Jackson's mother and four siblings plannned a star-studded tribute concert for the late pop icon, but two other Jacksons don't agree.
2,500 die of cervical cancer in Vietnam yearly
Vietnam every year has 5,174 new cervical cancer cases and 2,472 women die of the disease on average, said a report.
Vietnamese bank CEO can earn up to VND20 billion a year
Bank chief executive officers are believed to be the people who have the highest salaries in Vietnam.
Vietnam plans $103.6b human resource development plan
Vietnam will spend VND2,135 trillion (USD103.6 billion) on a human resource development plan from now to 2020.
Obama to warn of 'incalculable damage' if no debt deal
US President Barack Obama stepped up the pressure on Republicans over the US debt crisis, scheduling a rare primetime speech.
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