VND300-billion dog racetrack left idle for seven years

The dog racing sports and entertainment service center project in Nghi Xuan district in Ha Tinh still cannot be put into operation as it has not been licensed yet, though construction finished in 2017.

Vietnam ranks fifth in Top Countries By Forest Growth Since 2001

Vietnam has been named among the Top Countries By Forest Growth Since 2001 complied by Visual Capitalist, a data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investment, technology, and the economy.

Chinese national prosecuted in Dong Nai deadly boiler explosion

The Police Investigation Agency of Dong Nai province on May 10 decided to prosecute and detain Feng Yong, a Chinese national, for his responsibility linked to a boiler explosion at his wood processing factory, leaving six dead and five injured.

HCM City initiates leasing sidewalks, streets in District 1

District 1 in HCM City on Thursday began a trial programme for renting out sections of sidewalks for various purposes such as parking and other businesses on eleven streets.

Mariam Sherman, new World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

The World Bank has appointed Ms. Mariam Sherman as the new Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, effective May 1, 2024.

Britain’s TNT Theatre makes tour to Vietnam

Britain's TNT Theatre is bringing the bard to stages in the big cities from May 21- 24.

HCM City to expand tourist bus services to District 5, 6, Thu Duc City

In addition to operating in District 1 and District 4, double-decker open-top buses are proposed to expand to new routes through District 5, District 6, and Thu Duc City.

Vietnam interested in BRICS membership expansion: foreign ministry

Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang noted Vietnam's attention to the BRICS membership expansion while addressing the ministry's regular press conference on Thursday.

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Hoanh Mo - Dong Zhong Border Gate to open this month

Airfares rise, airlines report high profits

Air carriers have reported profits for the first quarter of 2024 thanks to the strong recovery of the aviation market and sky-high airfares.

Tighter rules on blood alcohol concentration lead to mixed business results

While Sabeco, which dominates the southern beer market, has prospered with profits growing in the first quarter of 2024, Habeco in the north has reported unsatisfactory business results.

Youth unemployment rate remains high

The labour market is gradually returning to normal development trends seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA).

Vietnamese students to compete at int’l science, engineering contest in US

Seventeen Vietnamese students will bring their nine projects to compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2024, slated for May 11-17 in Los Angeles, the US.

Rooftop solar power trading is a no, for now

Vietnam has set a target of having 50 per cent of its office and residential buildings equipped with solar panels by 2030, that is in the National Power Plan VIII.

New law on industrial parks proposed to lure in high quality investment

Businesses are calling for a law with clear and detailed regulations on eco-industrial parks so as to encourage enterprises to invest in these types of parks.

Gymnast Triet dies after months of treatment for serious injuries

After nearly six months of treatment, he did not show any progress and died on May 9.

HCM City boosts efforts to manage canal pollution

HCM City has been trying to eliminate water pollution in its canals in order to improve the living environment for local inhabitants.

Vietnam not given enough information on Funan Techo Canal project

Vietnam hopes that Cambodia will continue to closely coordinate with VN and other countries in the Mekong area to  share full information and assess the detailed impacts of this project.

Unprecedented policies drive Vietnam’s economic recovery

Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15 has yielded positive outcomes in supporting Vietnam's socio-economic recovery and development.

Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences this June

Legendary music group Westlife announced on May 9 that they will return to the nation and bring The Hits Tour 2024 to audiences in Hanoi from June 4 to June 5.

Vietnam welcomes US consideration of market economy's status for VN

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on May 9 said that Vietnam welcomes the US Commerce Department’s consideration of upgrading Vietnam to 'market economy' status.

Hue Festival 2024 to take place from June 7-12

The Hue Festival and Hue International Arts Festival 2024 will take place from June 7-12 at major tourist attractions in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Mai Duc Chung continues role as coach of national women’s football team

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced on May 9 that Mai Duc Chung will continue his role as a head coach of the national women’s football team.

Japan to provide flood risk maps for four Southeast Asian countries

Japan plans to start providing flood risk maps for Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia next fiscal year to help the Southeast Asian countries reduce damage from flooding.

A glance at Nine Dynastic Urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register

The Nine Dynastic Urns, which have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register, can be found in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

People advised not to worry about side effects of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

The majority of patients had the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination several years ago, the vaccine is no longer effective and there is no reason to be concerned about side effects.