Tag: system
Urgent need for new public transport system
VietNamNet Bridge – A new public transport system will be needed to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in HCM City, according to experts at a conference on city transport improvements. Nearly 90 per cent of the road space in HCM City is taken up by motos and autos. (Photo: VNN)“A new system as well as a restriction on the number of autos and... Read more
Import licensing system to stay partly in place
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced this week that the automatic import licensing system in effect since August 2008 would remain in force next year for a variety of goods. Automobiles, scooters, mobile phones, perfumes and cosmetics, plastic products, rubber products, garments and porcelain are among the subjected goods.The... Read more
New valuation system to bring tax torment for some
Future residents of this street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 will be paying higher land use taxes under a city government proposal to increase land valuations next year Ho Chi Minh City residents will be burdened with higher land tax bills next year after the government decided to charge more for the city’s improved... Read more
Ministry dismisses complaints against import licensing system
Shower roses and taps are among products for which importers are required to obtain import licenses from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Ministry of Industry and Trade continues to back its decision to introduce an import licensing system to curb the trade deficit, despite complaints from businesses that the system is... Read more
New ticket system raises customers’ ire
VietNamNet Bridge - Sending an SMS message to the Saigon Railroad Station to receive a queuing number is viewed by station management as an innovative approach to conveniently purchase tickets for the Tet holidays. Questions over costs and delays have been raised. Some customers ask the station board why they have not received any queuing number after sending... Read more
Japan assists Ha Nam road system upgrade
VietNamNet Bridge – The Japanese government has pledged to grant more than 88.4 million USD to help upgrade the road network in Vu Ban Commune, Binh Luc District, in the Red River delta province of Ha Nam. More than 2.4km of communal road that has been damaged by the recent heavy rains and floods will be upgraded, contributing to improving socio-economic... Read more
Vietnam targets modern, sustainable railway system
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam plans to develop a modern, rapid and sustainable railway transport system, helping to reduce traffic jams and the number of accidents as well as contributing to socio-economic development in remote and disadvantaged areas. According to a railway transport development strategy until 2020 with a vision to 2050, approved by the Prime... Read more
HCM City’s education system connected to internet
VietNamNet Bridge – More than 1,900 universities, colleges, schools and kindergartens in Ho Chi Minh City will be provided with preferential internet services by the Military Telecommunication Corporation (Viettel). More than 1,900 universities, colleges, schools and kindergartens in Ho Chi Minh City will be provided with preferential internet services.VietNamNet... Read more
Clearance system needs change
VietNamNet Bridge – A Government report shows that 80% of disputes are over land. Mai Hong Diep from Ha Noi Lawyers’ Association spoke with Hai quan (Customs) about private enterprises and site clearance for construction. At present, the price frame of the land-use right set by the State is not close to prices on the market. There is also a vast gap... Read more
Microsoft unveils latest operating system Windows 7
October 29, 2008 . Filed under International, News
Software giant Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled Windows 7, saying its latest operating system won’t be as annoying. (File Photo)At the company’ Professional Developers Conference here, Microsoft said the new version will not have the rampant notifications that have irked many users of Windows Vista. People can choose to see fewer alerts and warnings... Read more