Vietnam wins best traditional costume at Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2024

Vietnamese representative Tuyet Mai claimed the best traditional costume prize at the ongoing Miss Fitness Supermodel World 2024 which was held at the Ho May tourist area in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

18 national treasures presented to public at Hai Phong Museum

A total of 18 historical national treasures are being exhibited at Hai Phong Museum as part of the 2024 Hoa Phuong Do (red flamboyant flower) festival.

Who leaked the answers to math Olympiad questions?

After the 20th Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS) finished on April 20 in Vietnam, some students and parents said that the competition’s questions appeared to be published beforehand.

Prime Minister chairs seminar with Chinese businesses

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 14 chaired a seminar with representatives from 19 Chinese groups specialising in green economy and digital economy.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (May 14-20/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from May 14 through 20.

Vietnam Business News May 14/2024

Desk established in Dong Nai to support Japanese investors

Vietnam, Thailand top seeded ahead of ASEAN football tournament

Vietnam and Thailand are the top seeds at the ASEAN Championship Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024, an international football tournament held every two years, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

PM asks for strengthened measures to manage e-cigarettes, heated tobacco

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed to issue a dispatch to relevant ministries, agencies, and localities, asking for strengthened measures to manage electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco.

One million people to receive medical screening through AI platform

About 100,000 others nationwide will be provided with direct medical consultations and check-ups during the programme from May to October this year, which is expected to be engaged by 20,000 young doctors.

Recent hike in domestic airfare in compliance with regulations: CAAV

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has confirmed that the recent increase in domestic airfare complies with regulations set by authorities.

Vietnamese users report losses of more than $12.24 million due to online fraud

Nearly 17,500 online fraud cases targeting Vietnamese internet users have been reported on the information security warning portal operated by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Condotel sales at their lowest level in six years in Q1

The condotel market is facing liquidity issues, with sales at their lowest level in six years in the first quarter of the year.

Postcards depicting President Ho Chi Minh on display in HCM City

A collection of postcards depicting the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh is on display at the HCM City Women's Cultural House.

HCM City to add 80 locations for public bike rental

An additional 80 public bike rental stations will be opened in District 1 and District 4 to serve locals and tourists in HCM City.

Mine collapse kills three coal miners in Quang Ninh

Three coal miners were killed and one injured in a mine collapse in the northern province of Quang Ninh on Monday.

Vietnam News Headlines May 14/2024

HCMC plans 500 km of urban rail lines by 2060

MIC promotes cooperation for AI, semiconductor development

Vietnam is penning a strategy to develop the semiconductor industry until 2030 with a vision to 2045, envisioning to become a centre for the semiconductor chip industry by 2030 with operation in design, packaging and testing.

Vietnamese beauty crowned Miss Petite Global Asia 2024

The Vietnamese representative in Miss Petite Global 2024, Le Trang Ngan, has taken home the Miss Petite Global Asia 2024 title.

VN central bank announces gold bullion auction on May 14

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced the fifth auction of SJC gold bullions on May 14, with bidding condition changes compared to the latest session.

Strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades impacting Vietnam

The Earth experienced its strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades on May 10, with Vietnam directly in its path.

Vietnam on track to turn off 2G service, develop 5G: Official

Vietnam is on track to turn off 2G mobile signals and develop the 5G network, said Nguyen Phong Nha, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Higher salaries will attract more semi-conductor engineers

Vietnam needs at least 50,000 engineers by 2030, ten times the current number, to have a place on the world semi-conductor map.

HCM City expected to create a new development model

HCM City just celebrated the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and reunification of the country on April 30. The city has gained brilliant achievement, but it is facing difficulties as the ‘locomotive’ of the national economy.

Land Law 2024 to lure billions of USD of remittances to VN real estate market

The Land Law 2024 is expected to help Vietnam attract billions of dollars of remittances each year, contributing to promoting the growth of the real estate sector, according to insiders.

Filmmakers dream of movies with multi-trillion dong in revenue

Following the success of recent movies with revenue of hundreds of billions of dong, Vietnamese filmmakers believe that movies earning trillions of dong are within reach.