Various mountainous provinces witness record cold spells since beginning of winter
PSNews – In recent days, a strong cold wave has led to a record low temperature in Northern provinces, causing health problems to people and killing cattle.
Vietnam land use efficiency remains low
Land use efficiency in cities in Vietnam remains low due to delayed projects, unused houses and improper land use planning, according to experts.
Low Tet bonuses stop workers from going home
The average bonus given to Vietnamese workers for Tet (Lunar New Year), a week-long festival that falls at the end of this month, is VND4.9 million (US$218) per worker, almost equivalent to a month’s average salary and 96% of last year’s level of VND5.1 million (US$227).
Hanoi, HCM City rank low in 'livable' index
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been ranked 119th and 122nd respectively out of 140 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2016 global ranking of living conditions.