New flight path on Hanoi-HCM City route
ProjectsA new flight path linking Hanoi and HCM City to meet the increasing air traffic demand on the route was launched today.
Vung Ang water supply project investment increase probed
InvestmentDeputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has instructed the Government Inspectorate to probe into the capital adjustment for a water supply project for Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh province.
Formosa denies responsibility in toxic waste dumping
InvestmentFormosa Ha Tinh Steel Corp. (FHS) has denied their responsibility in the recent dumping of around 100 tonnes of toxic waste from its factory to a farm in Ha Tinh province.
The first man-made ‘beach’ in Vietnam to open soon
ProjectsA man-made ‘beach’ in Hanoi's Quoc Oai district, the first of this kind in Vietnam, will open to the public in August.
Government to stop subsidising troubled state firms
PolicyPM Nguyen Xuan Phuc confirmed at a meeting with the Ministry of Industry and Trade on July 12 that the government will subsidis such troubled projects as the Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel Joint Stock Corporation (TISCO)'s plant.
State-owned firms beg for protection against poor business
PolicyState-owned firms are depending too much on government's subsidies and protection rather than improved competitiveness.
Trillions wasted on paper mill
ProjectsA VND3trillion ($136 million) paper plant in the southern Long An province, that had government guaranteed loans, has been left abandoned for years after a failed launch.
Bus rapid transit project failure reveals true face of officialdom
ProjectsThe former head of Hanoi Urban Transport Development Project's management board has been accused of being rude and having a scornful attitude towards the media and public after being questioned about the city’s bus rapid transit project.
Business concerns over agency abuse of power continue
MarketIncompetence or wilful interference in the activities of businesses has been heavily criticised, with public criticising management agencies for their actions.
Lam Dong family finally receive red book after 10 years
PolicyDuc Trong district People's Committee in Lam Dong province has finally granted the red book to the family of Dam Thi Lich to certify their rights to 563.9 square metres of land in Lien Nghia town.
