Vietnam commended on fight against corruption

Vietnam commended on fight against corruption

Vietnam’s intensified crackdown on corruption has yielded applause twice from the international community in just the past month.
$4.5bn petro plan beats impasse

$4.5bn petro plan beats impasse

A solution has been found to the land rental impasse hurting a $4.5 billion petrochemical complex in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
High and dry in Bana Hills

High and dry in Bana Hills

Bich Ngoc was bowled over by the fireworks festival in Danang and impressed by the management of the event but things, ironically, went downhill fast on her way to Bana Hills
Mapping out a prosperous future

Mapping out a prosperous future

On the occasion of northern Ninh Binh province’s 20 year re-establishment anniversary (1992-2012) and the five-year foundation anniversary of Ninh Binh city (2007-2012), provincial Party Committee Secretary and Central Party Committee member Bui Van Nam, tell VIR about plans to turn the province into an affluent Red River Delta locality.
Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

The Chia Se Programme, funded by Swedish International Development Agency, has ushered in a new effective method for eradicating hunger and reducing poverty in the targeted provinces.
New report tackles land corruption issue head on

New report tackles land corruption issue head on

Reform of administrative procedures, increased transparency and enhanced accountability are all key factors in the fight against land corruption in Vietnam, according to a report released last week in Hanoi.
Door opened to investment in Ninh Binh projects

Door opened to investment in Ninh Binh projects

Five delayed, locally-owned projects in northern Ninh Binh province have ended, leaving investment opportunities for other investors.