Safety concerns rise as tourists flock to Hanoi's railway cafe street

Last weekend, many tourists, especially international visitors, flocked to the "railway cafe street" area, from Tran Phu to Phung Hung (Hang Bong ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi).

Vietnam seeks enhanced railway connectivity through cooperation with China

PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed Vietnam's eagerness to enhance transport connectivity, including railways, for green development and national growth during a meeting with Lou Qiliang, Chairman of China Railway Signal Corporation (CRSC), on June 25.

After financial struggles, Pacific Airlines resumes operations on June 26

Pacific Airlines is set to take off again on domestic routes starting June 26, after more than three months without operational aircraft.

VN-China to expand cooperation in digital economy & digital transformation

Within the framework of the 15th Annual Pioneers Conference of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung met with China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong.

Important updates on ID card issuance and renewal starting July 1 in Vietnam

On June 24, both the Ho Chi Minh City Police and Hanoi City Police announced a temporary suspension of issuing Citizen ID cards from June 25 to June 30.

Suspect admits to secretly filming model Chau Bui at studio

At the police station, N.T.H. admitted to installing a hidden camera to secretly film model Chau Bui changing clothes in the bathroom of the studio.

Government pledges VND913 trillion for 30% wage increase

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra affirmed that the Government ensures the total funding demand increases to VND913,300 billion when increasing the basic wage by 30% and related policies.

Face authentication mandated for transfers above VND10mil to curb fraud

With the new regulation requiring face authentication for money transfers of 10 million VND or more, accounts not in the owner's name or opened with "borrowed" documents will be eliminated.

Top architectural designs with a focus on sustainable on show

An exhibition displaying the top residential, interior and green building designs is on at Diên Hồng Flower Garden, Hoàn Kiếm District.

French artist unveils family sphere at city exhibition

“Non Dénommé” (Unnamed) is the theme of an art and sound installation exhibition by French artist Tanguy Sevat-Denuet which is opening at the HCM City Southern Women’s Museum.

HCM City supports private museums

HCM City’s cultural authorities are working to support private museums as their efforts to building a museum system to boost local tourism.

'Shrek the Musical' set to tour big cities

Broadway-standard show Shrek the Musical will be performed in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in July and August. ​

Vietnam News Headlines June 25/2024

Vietnam, China enhance drug prevention

Vietnam's billion-dollar durian faces new rival in Chinese market

Vietnam's billion-dollar durian is entering its main harvest season with an estimated output of 1.5 million tons, a significant increase from last year. However, this commodity will face new competition in the Chinese market from Malaysia.

Six-year delay: 'Made in Vietnam' policy stalled after Asanzo scandal

Mr. Pham Van Tam, former Chairman of Asanzo Group, was arrested a few days after being prosecuted. Reflecting on the past, a policy aimed at bringing transparency following the Asanzo scandal has yet to materialize.

Vietnam Business News June 25/2024

Enterprises advised to focus on deep processing to enter Asian, African markets

Huge capital needed for building metro networks in Hanoi, HCM City

The two largest cities of Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, are developing plans to mobilise capital for constructing an extensive urban railway (metro) network by 2035.

Vietnamese swimmer receives a wildcard entry for Paris Olympics

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has selected Vietnamese swimmer Vo Thi My Tien to compete in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics through a wildcard entry.

Two academic publications rank among top on international databases

The Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies and the Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices are the Vietnamese academic publications to be in the Q1 list of top journals worldwide.

Police investigate after model Chau Bui discovers hidden camera in studio

Model Chau Bui discovered that she was secretly filmed by a hidden camera while changing clothes in the bathroom of a famous studio; the police have received the report and are investigating.

USD hits all-time high in Vietnam's free market

Foreign exchange points in the free market this morning bought USD at a common price of 25,870 VND/USD and sold at 25,950 VND/USD. This is the highest USD price in the free market ever recorded.

Over 70 international scientists discuss infectious diseases in Binh Dinh

More than 70 scientists and researchers from 17 countries around the world discussed infectious diseases as part of the MIDSEA Summer School, Workshop and Symposium in Binh Dinh province on June 24.

Vietnamese resort among world's best lakes and mountains to visit in 2024

Topas Ecolodge of Sa Pa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been honoured on the list of world's best lakes and mountains to visit in 2024 by National Geographic Traveller.

Vietnam and Ireland ink agri-food cooperation agreement

Vietnam and Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on enhanced cooperation in the fields of enterprise and cooperative development and agri-food innovation.

Deposits at Vietnamese banks reach record high of US$628 billion

Despite low interest rates, bank deposits have reached a new historic peak of VND16 quadrillion (US$628.5 billion) as of the end of March, according to the latest data from the central bank.