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The plan, developed by Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning under the Construction Ministry, highlighted Binh Dinh as one of five provinces in the central key economic zone. The province has an important position economically and geographically as it is on the axis of the North-South expressway and railway, is home to Phu Cat Airport and is the nearest gate to the East Sea for Vietnam’s Central Highland region, southern region of Lao, northeastern region of Cambodia and northeastern region of Thailand through National Highway No 19 and Quy Nhơn International Seaport. … [Read more...] about Regional planning for Binh Dinh Province approved

Vinaxuki's factories were originally designed with an estimated workforce of 6,000 people (300 in Thai Nguyen, 3,000 in Thanh Hoa, and the rest in Me Linh, Hanoi). However, all factories stopped production since 2013. At the end of 2017, Vinaxuki's Thanh Hoa factory was recovered by the bank and sold to cover its debts. … [Read more...] about BIDV puts Vinaxuki on sale to recover hefty debt

Phnom Penh (VNA) – A training course to teach Khmer language and provide knowledge of culture, history and law of Cambodia for people of Vietnamese origin in Cambodia who wish to get Cambodian citizenship was opened in Takeo province of Cambodia on February 22. The pilot course will last three months with 36 learners. It aims to help the learners meet basic conditions, thus helping them better integrate into local society. The progamme is expected to be implemented in five years, with the second course to be held in Phnom Penh. Speaking at the event, Minister Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia Lai Xuan Chien highlighted the significance of the programme, saying that it will help participants understand more about Cambodia’s custom, tradition, and law. According to statistics of the Cambodian Interior Ministry, about 160,000 people of Vietnamese origin are living in Cambodia, mainly in Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Kampong … [Read more...] about Language, law course opened for Vietnamese living in Cambodia

The Covid-19 epidemic has struck at a time Vietnam was enjoying a tourism boom, with visitor numbers last year growing 16.2 percent year-on-year to a record high of 18 million. The United Nations World Tourism Organization has placed Vietnam seventh among world’s 10 fastest-growing tourist destinations. … [Read more...] about Free visas among revival measures proposed by coronavirus-hit tourism industry

On February 20, Ha Vy, deputy director of Danang Department of Culture and Sports, sent a letter to local press agencies informing that the city will not be organising Danang international fireworks festival as usual. According to Ha Vy, in recent years, the event (DIFF) was successfully organised, making an important contribution to improving cultural activities, developing tourism, and building the image of Danang. However, the main sources of supplies for the festival are areas hit by the COVID-19. Furthermore, for epidemic prevention and control, some activities should be restricted, including festivals that gather crowds. In this context, Danang People's Committee has issued a written decision to put a hold on Danang International Fireworks Festival 2020. Danang International Fireworks Festival is an annual event that draws in foreign and domestic tourists and participants. The festival holds a special spot among economic and tourism activities in Danang during the peak season. … [Read more...] about Danang calls off International Fireworks Festival in 2020