HCMC weighs measures to tackle traffic jams
The Department of Transport is looking at various options to regulate daytime traffic entering the city center in an effort to control heavy traffic jams within HCM City.
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Vietnam-Mexico two-way trade turnover increases sharply
Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Mexico is estimated to reach more than US$915 million in 2010, a year-on-year increase of nearly 28%.
NA urged to better operations in next term
The National Assembly must improve the professionalism in its operations during the next term, said the Party chief.
VCCI: High interest rates an obsession for businesses
Thirty three percent of businesses cannot afford the current long term lending interest rates of 12-13% and higher, a VCCI survey has found.
Higher input costs drive up coal prices
Following the trend of other staples, prices for coal have been increased by between 20% and 40%.
Libya rebels pushed back, more relief for Misrata
NATO has destroyed key ammunition stockpiles and armoured vehicles in recent airstrikes, while Moamer Kadhafi's loyalists pushed rebels back.
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The internet slang term "LOL" has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. But is it really a threat to our lexicon?
Capital-starved projects becoming a waste
Sourcing investments for building waste-water treatment systems is a headache to relevant management agencies.
Act like a doctor, end up as a patient!
Many people are admitted to hospital with serious complications after prescribing their own medication for “minor” ailments.
US lawmakers reach deal to avert govt shutdown
A dramatic eleventh-hour deal slashing spending staved off a US government shutdown, ending a rancorous budget row.
600 young intellectuals to be recruited as communal leaders
The Government has approved a pilot project to recruit 600 outstanding young people to lead commune-level People’s Committees in 62 poor districts nationwide.
Curbing expenses, tired of festivals, people stay at home
Though the four-day April 30 holiday is long, many Hanoians would rather stay at home than taking tours in order to curb expenses in the price storm.
Rice exporters’ appetite to be met
Although the global price of rice has fallen continuously in the past months, there are some positive signs of a change in fortune for local rice exporters.
Advanced training programmes not attractive to students
The number of university students, who follow advanced training programmes, has been decreasing year after year.
WB introduces Vietnam Innovation Day 2011
The World Bank has introduced Vietnam Innovation Day, 2011 in Can Tho City to support innovative proposals.
Taiwanese find the Vietnamese market attractive
More than 100 businesspeople from Taiwan came to Vietnam to study investment environment and opportunities.
Trinh Cong Son’s paintings come to city
More than 50 paintings and sketches by the late Vietnamese song-writer Trinh Cong Son will come to HCMC Fine Arts Museum on Saturday.
Government taking a close look at price hikes
The Ministry of Finance plans to scrutinise price hikes of seven staples beginning mid-April so to prevent possible price gouging.
Thai firms show keen interest in Vietnam
More Thai companies are turning their attention to Vietnam in the quest for investment opportunities, said an official of Bangkok Bank in Vietnam.
Woods shows long-absent form, chases McIlroy at Masters
Tiger Woods roared into contention at the 75th Masters by displaying the long-absent form that made him a 14-time major champion.
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