Hue Hospital treats malaria patient returned from Angola

According to the hospital’s deputy director Hoang Thi Lan Huong, the female patient, 32, who is at the 19th week of pregnancy, was diagnosed with septic shock, malignant malaria and acute liver failure.

Van Thinh Phat chairwoman offers to sell assets to compensate for damages

During an ongoing trial in HCM City, the 68-year-old real estate tycoon said she would use her personal assets, excluding those seized and frozen by the police, to resolve the consequences of the fraud case if found guilty.

Vietnam works to prevent biodiversity degradation

Vietnam is adopting solutions, including perfecting and legal framework, to intensify comprehensive actions at all levels to reverse the trend of biodiversity degradation.

Vietnam prefers cars imported from Indonesia

The number of imported completely-built units (CBU) during the opening two months of the year was estimated to be at 16,452 with a value of over US$345 million, with the majority of cars being imported from the Indonesian market.

Wrecked ship to be salvaged in Quang Nam

The People’s Committee of Quang Nam issued a document on March 13 asking relevant units to start salvaging a crewless foreign vessel ship that had drifted ashore and had been left grounded on Cham Islands in Tam Hiep commune of Hoi An City.

Revised Land Law expected to help draw investments from OVs

The revised Land Law, recently passed by the National Assembly, is expected to attract capital from overseas Vietnamese (OV) across the world, said Chief of the Office of the Vietnam-Japan Business Association (VJBA) Dang Thai Minh.

Renowned Korean singer donates money to mangrove forest development in Vietnam

Singer Jisoo of Blackpink has recently donated all of the profits she has earned from her YouTube channel to charity organisation Save the Children that will use the money to develop mangrove forests in the Vietnamese southernmost province of Ca Mau.

Vietnam calls for Macau’s relaxation of visa policy

Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau (China) Pham Binh Dam has suggested the authority of the Macau Special Administrative Region take measures to resume and expand two-way tourism, including relaxing visa policies for Vietnamese visitors.

Vietnam, WB address bottlenecks in project implementation

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang lauded the World Bank (WB) for its continued support in mobilising funding for development projects in Vietnam at a reception in Hanoi on March 13 for WB Country Director Carolyn Turk.

Vietnamese economy making dynamic shift with robust growth: Hong Kong news site

The economy of Vietnam is going through a dynamic shift, marked by robust growth and the development of several key trends supporting a stronger looking future, according to an article recently published by asianinsiders.com.

Minister affirms effective protection of overseas Vietnamese

The protection of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities abroad has been carried out effectively and obtained many important results, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Gac Ma soldiers remembered in ceremony in Quang Binh

A requiem was held on March 13 in the central province of Quang Binh in remembrance of the 64 soldiers who laid down their lives defending Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) 36 years ago.

French agency releases photo book on Dien Bien Phu campaign

The French Defense Audiovisual Agency (ECPAD) has made public a photo book on the Dien Bien Phu campaign in Vietnam, including never-before-seen images, on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.

NA Standing Committee to discuss seven draft laws during 31st session

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is holding its 31st session from March 14-19, with a focus on scrutinising seven draft laws.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 14/2024

Project launched to foster environment security in Vietnam, Laos

Vietnam is second largest fruit and veggie exporter to China

Though it is a large exporter, China spent $24.4 billion in 2023 to import veggies and fruits. A large proportion of those imports came from Vietnam.

‘Four seasons’ concert to open international art program at Ho Guom Theatre

With an effort to bring classical music closer to Vietnamese audiences, Ho Guom Theater plans five international art shows under the "Musical Seasons 2024-2025" program.

Tourism industry still craves visitors

Despite the significant increase in international tourist arrivals to Vietnam, some travel businesses in HCMC reported a "customer drought." Therefore, these enterprises suggest the need to reassess and make tourist arrival data transparent.

Sluggish formulation and implementation of policies hold back tourism: experts

Tourism firms are calling for new policies to thrive, but fear they request may go unanswered for as long as 10 years.

Task is tough to realise business environment goals

Despite great efforts to improve the business environment and simplify administrative procedures, there are still many complexities undermining businesses.

Statue painting cafes attract youth

Statue painting has traditionally been a common activity for kids, but in recent years, it has become a trend attracting more youths.

Early breast cancer detection rate increases to more than 75 per cent

Global cancer data in 2020 revealed that each year Vietnam has more than 21,500 new breast cancer patients and 9,345 people die from the disease.

Exploring Hang Te Cho Waterfall in northwest region

Named after Hang Te Cho Village in Lang Nhi Commune, Tram Tau District, Yen Bai Province, Hang Te Cho Waterfall is highly recommended for travelers who want venture into untouched places on Earth.

Over 188,000 car license plates to be auctioned

More than 188,000 car license plates, including highly sought-after ones, in all of the country’s 63 centrally-governed cities and provinces, will be put up for auction, with significant proceeds projected to be generated.

Vietnam proceeds with ‘Make in Vietnam’ digital ecosystem

Under a new plan, Vietnam will form clusters of IT parks and chains of software parks to create a digital ecosystem in order to improve competitiveness and technological content in the global production value chain.