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Authorities in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam began construction of a bridge to create the fourth linkage of its kind with neighboring Quang Ninh Province on Thursday. Investment in the project, which includes building the Lai Xuan Bridge across the Da Bach River and expanding Provincial Road 352 to connect Hai Phong’s Thuy Nguyen District with Dong Trieu Town in Quang Ninh, totals nearly VND1.33 trillion (US$56.93 million). Of the total, nearly VND550 billion ($23.45 million) is dedicated to the construction of the Lai Xuan Bridge, which will be 840 meters long and 12 meters wide upon completion. The remaining capital is for the renovation and expansion of the 14km-long Provincial Road 352. Delegates press symbolic buttons to start a project to build the Lai Xuan Bridge and renovate a provincial road to directly connect Hai Phong City and Quang Ninh Province in northern Vietnam, February 2, 2023. Photo: Tien Thang / Tuoi Tre The project is being funded by … [Read more...] about Work starts on $23.5mn bridge linking Hai Phong to Quang Ninh in northern Vietnam

The rendering of Lai Xuan Bridge. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hai Phong (VNA) - The northern port city of Hai Phong commenced construction on Lai Xuan Bridge, connecting it with Quang Ninh province across Da Bach River, with a ceremony on February 2. The 1.33 trillion VND (56.9 million USD) project also includes the upgrade and expansion of a 14km-long provincial road linking Hai Phong’s Thuy Nguyen district and Quang Ninh’s Dong Trieu town. The project is part of a cooperation programme on comprehensive development that the two localities signed in 2009. Lai Xuan Bridge will be 840m long and 12m wide while provincial road 352 will have its width expanded to 12m to match the bridge. According to Hai Phong officials, Lai Xuan Bridge and the upgraded road will enhance transport connectivity between Hai Phong and Quang Ninh and promote local socio-economic development. The project is scheduled for completion in 2024./. VNA … [Read more...] about Work begins on bridge linking Hai Phong and Quang Ninh

UK Minister of International Trade Greg Hands visited Vietnam on Wednesday to explore trade cooperation opportunities between the two countries. His visit came amidst the UK’s pursuit of full membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2023. Vietnam is the first stop on the minister’s three-day trip to three Southeast Asian countries, all of which are founding members of the partnership. During an exclusive interview with Tuoi Tre News , Hands emphasized what the UK can offer the CPTPP, as well as discussed the UK’s strong strategic partnership with Vietnam. In a speech at Lancaster House on January 23, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch outlined five priorities for trade. What are your priorities as the Minister of State for Trade Policy? My personal priorities are, first, to get the UK into the CPTPP. Vietnam will play a crucial role in that progress. My second priority is to do a free trade agreement with India this … [Read more...] about UK joining CPTPP a fundamental change to the bloc: minister

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Vientiane, Boviengkham Vongdara, member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), Minister of Science and Technology of Laos, and President of the Laos - Vietnam Friendship Association (LVFA), highlighted Vietnam's major achievements under the CPV leadership through different periods, including the declaration of independence in 1945, the victories against the French colonialists and the U.S. imperialists between 1945 and 1975. He also spoke highly of the reunification of the country in 1975, and the post-war national construction and recovery after 1975. He said that the most outstanding success of the Party is its leadership over the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) cause, switching from a subsidized economic model to a socialist-oriented market economy, helping bring the country’s economy into the contemporary era. He noted that last year, despite COVID-19 impacts and difficulties from the … [Read more...] about Lao official highlights Vietnam’s successes under CPV leadership

The website suggested newlyweds can spend their unforgettable honeymoon in the “pearl island” of Phu Quoc, the ancient town of Hoi An or Ha Long Bay - the UNESCO world heritage site without hurting their wallet. According to the website, the top 10 budget-friendly getaways allow visitors to count their pennies without compromising on the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Indeed, they can experience a dynamic culture and delicious cuisine during their first adventure as newlyweds. Lonely Planet stressed that Vietnam is something of a street-food heaven, adding that visitors must sample the country's signature dishes, such as Pho bo (beef noodle soup), Bun cha (a type of barbecued pork with rice noodles), and Banh mi, a local type of baguette. “A mid-range trip won’t break the bank either, but will buy more characterful guesthouses, a better Ha Long Bay cruise and memorable experiences (a cookery class, a cycle around Hoi An) with change left for a beach stay on beautiful Phu Quoc … [Read more...] about Vietnam among top best places to go for budget honeymoon

-What do you think about local garment firms’ inability to dominate the domestic market of 100 million people here in Vietnam? - Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises are still [only beginning to] tap the domestic market. Last year, the domestic market increased by 40% against 2021. Local enterprises performed very well in the first half of last year and began to face difficulties in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, many good Vietnamese brands like Viet Tien saw sales decrease. In late 2022, the Vinatex Fashion Center retail outlet in Hanoi made revenues of only VND500-600 million ($21,200-25,400) a day, compared with daily revenues of over VND1 billion in previous years. Over the past two years, many domestic fashion brands have reduced their number of stores and limited new openings. They have had to focus on certain locations to reduce costs, optimize operations and try to offer products that are most suitable to consumers’ incomes.In fact, domestic … [Read more...] about Garment firms should tap niche markets: Vinatex chairman

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. -The Presidential Office on February 3 announced the Acting President’s order to promulgate the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment that was adopted by the 15th National Assembly at its second extraordinary session. The revised law aims to deal with shortcomings and emerging problems in medical examination and treatment activities in a bid to develop and improve the quality of medical services towards fairness, high efficiency, development and international integration, while strengthening State management over these activities. Read full text -A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on February 3 paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on the occasion of the 93rd founding anniversary of the CPV … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on February 3