Experts propose tax on gold trading

To address current market instabilities, experts suggest considering a tax on gold transactions as a regulatory measure.

Fire hits Vietnamese market in Prague

A fire occurred at the Sapa shopping centre of Vietnamese in Prague in the early morning of June 10, destroying six stalls worth about 2 million CZK ( over 87,200 USD).

Unprecedented flood strikes Ha Giang, worst in 30 years

Ha Giang province grapples with the aftermath of an unprecedented flood, labeled the most severe in three decades, as heavy rains, landslides, and flooding wreak havoc on June 9-10.

Quang Tri earns money from carbon credits: dream turns into reality

Hot and dry westerly winds and burning were once big fears of QuangTri province residents, but now they have been turned into great advantages that will enable green growth.

Dong Thap revives mat night market to attract tourists

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has revived and developed the night market of the Dinh Yen sedge mat weaving village, also known as the “ghost” market, as a unique tourism product to lure tourists.

Striker Tien Linh named among best performers at World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been named by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in the list of players who caught the eyes of Asian football fans on Matchday Five in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Hanoi authorities require urgent safety measures for student filmed being beaten

The young teenager, a student in Chuong My District, was beaten, stripped and filmed, with images posted on social media.

HCM City’s metro line 1 trial run potentially delayed to November 2024

The trial run of Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City faces the possibility of being postponed until November 2024, instead of the initially planned date of October, due to delays in progress by the contractor Hitachi.

Increasing prevalence: Vascular diseases afflicting younger people

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Uoc, Chairman of the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association, there is a noticeable trend of vascular diseases affecting younger age groups alongside the traditional elderly demographic.

Top 10 prestigious Vietnamese commercial banks in 2024 announced

Vietnam Report has unveiled the list of the Top 10 Prestigious Vietnamese Commercial Banks for 2024. The award ceremony, organized by Vietnam Report in collaboration with VietNamNet Newspaper, will be held in August 2024 in Hanoi.

Quang Nam farmers profit significantly from selling leaves for Doan Ngo Festival

The lead-up to Doan Ngo Festival sees a bustling trade in "5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month" leaves in Quang Nam.

VND 4.5 billion earmarked for Long Thanh Airport urban planning design

On June 10, the People's Committee of Dong Nai Province announced the formation of a competition council to manage the "General Urban Planning Idea for Long Thanh Airport, Dong Nai Province, and Surrounding Areas."

Efforts underway to rescue 1,000 tourists stranded in Ha Giang amidst floods

Heavy rainfall inundated Ha Giang province, resulting in flash floods that severed access to the main thoroughfare leading to Nho Que River.

Huynh Nhu's stellar performance secures Lank's spot in Portuguese Champs

In a thrilling match against Amora FC, Huynh Nhu's remarkable assist proved decisive as Lank FC clinched a crucial 1-0 victory, securing their position in the Portuguese Women's National Football Championship for the upcoming season.

Vietnamese Muay fighter wins 2024 IFMA Senior World Championships

Female fighter Huynh Ha Huu Hieu clinched a gold medal at the 2024 Senior World Championships of the International Federation of Amateur Muaythai (IFMA) after defeating her Russian opponent Sofia Istratova in the final on June 9.

Miss Tourism Vietnam 2024 launched

The Miss Tourism Vietnam 2024 contest has been officially launched in order to seek beautiful girls who have the mission of promoting tourism, cultural heritage, landscape, and people of Vietnam to the world.

HCM City, Hanoi among Savills list of fastest-developing cities

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been included in the Savills list of fastest-developing cities on the planet recently released by the commercial real estate brokerage firm.

Vietnam's first musical film premieres in Paris

Vietnam’s first musical movie "Doa hoa mong manh" (A Fragile Flower) by producer - director Mai Thu Huyen premiered in Paris on June 7 evening.

Second Vietnamese studies centre in Thailand launched

The College of Asian Scholars (CAS) in the Thai northeastern province of Khon Kaen and the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen launched a new Vietnamese studies centre in the college's campus on June 8.

Free Vietnamese language programme launched in UK

The programme also includes annual summer camps to give young generations of Vietnamese expatriates Vietnamese language and cultural experiences in the homeland.

2025 rural, agricultural census to collect data on production, residents

The monthlong work's preliminary results will be released in December the same year, and official ones in March 2026. Specialised analytical reports will be published in July 2026.

Vietnam's pepper export nears 500 million USD

So far this year, Vietnam has shipped abroad 114,424 tonnes of pepper worth 493.1 million USD, down 13.2 in volume but up 20.6% in value over the same period last year.

Vietnam, Singapore join hands in golf development

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) and its Singaporean counterpart have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in promoting the sport in the two countries.

Red River Delta, Southeast Region need NA approval for rooftop solar development

In a significant move towards regulating energy initiatives, the Red River Delta and Southeast regions face a new mandate: they must seek approval from the National Assembly to pursue rooftop solar power projects.

HCM City alley abuzz with rice dumpling production for Doan Ngo Festival

Wrapped neatly in layers of green bamboo leaves, emitting the fragrance of freshly harvested rice, rice dumplings (banh u) stand as a simple yet indispensable delicacy during the Doan Ngo festival.