Consumer confidence marks two-year high: survey

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - Vietnam’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in the fourth quarter last year touched a two-year high, fueled by the optimism in the job market, Nielsen reported.

Bird flu inspections strengthened at border gates

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - The Health Ministry has taken drastic measures to strengthen health checks and the inspections of imported goods at border gates, with the aim of preventing bird flu viru

Gong lessons introduced at Central Highland schools

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - Many schools in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong have begun teaching students about the area’s ancient gong culture in an effort to preserve and promote its tra

February CPI up 0.55 percent

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - The consumer price index (CPI) in February rose slightly by 0.55 percent against the previous month despite a surge in demand during the Lunar New Year.

Livestock industry structural reform needed: official

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - Hoang Thanh Van from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, spoke to Tin Tuc (News) newspaper of Vietnam News Agency (VNA) about the country's plans to impr

New Constitution clarifies human and citizen rights

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - Vietnam’s viewpoint on the recognition, respect, protection and guarantee of human rights as well as the fundamental rights and obligations of citizens has been firmly c

Brand name – solution to tourism development

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - Building and developing a brand name for the Vietnamese tourism market is a key solution to help the sector reach this year’s target of welcoming 8 million foreign and 40

Plan hoped to boost Central Highlands’ development

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - The Central Highlands region is set to record an average annual GDP growth rate of 7.9 percent in the 2011-2015 period and 8.7 percent in the 2016-2020 period.

Lai Chau bridge collapse kills 8, injures 40

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HANOI, February 25 (VNA) - A suspension bridge in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau collapsed on the morning of February 24, leaving 8 dead and at least 40 others injured.

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