Ha Giang warns about online hotel reservation scams

Ha Giang Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism have warned tourists about online hotel reservation scams.

Wild sunflowers in bloom in northwestern Dien Bien Province

The wild sunflower is a shrub with an average height of about 2m - 3m. Its plant stem is dark green and erect. When the trunk turns to wood, it is grey-brown. It grows alone or in clusters, and the buds bloom at the beginning of winter.

HCM City to ban sleeper buses entering downtown from mid-December

The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed to ban sleeper buses entering the city centre between 6am and 10pm from the middle of next month in an effort to crack down on picking up and dropping off passengers illegally.

Low pay, high stress lead teachers to question their careers

Nhat Tien, a teacher at a primary school for autistic children in HCM City’s District 3, has been thinking about quitting her job for many times.

Dinh Hong Quan to defend IBF title

International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Dinh Hong Quan is set to defend his title on December 10 at the Grand Ho Tram Resort in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Vietnam records boom in number of Japanese restaurants nationwide

The number of Japanese restaurants across the country has enjoyed strong growth in terms of scale and number, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City.

HCM City association to host first international photography fest

The HCM City Photography Association (HPA) is hosting the first-ever international photography festival from November 25-30.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 26

Big supermarkets join Promotion Month 2022

Missosology picks locals contestant among Top 3 at Mister Grand International

Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has named Vietnamese representative Vu Linh among its hot picks of the Top 3 currently participating in the Mister Grand International 2022 pageant.

HIV infections rise among people under 29

The number of young people catching HIV has seen an upward trend recently, with 50% of new cases being under the age of 29.

Three female scientists receive L’Oreal-UNESCO awards

Three female scientists were granted the 2022 L'Oreal-UNESCO awards at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 25.

Vietnam has two more named in Asia-Pacific documentary heritage list

Two heritage pieces of Vietnam were recognised as part of documentary heritage in Asia and the Pacific on November 26, at the 9th general meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 26

NA Chairman Hue to visit Australia, New Zealand

Big firms absent from 'good governance' list

The list of companies recognized as having the best transparency and governance on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) doesn’t include many well-known names.

People must live in rooms of at least 8sq.m to register for permanent residence

The Hanoi People’s Council plans to require at least 8 sq m of living space in state-owned properties and 20 sq m in non-state owned properties for registered permanent residence.

80% of wind power projects operate at moderate level as tariff is unclear

Many wind power projects in Quang Tri are behind schedule because of unfavorable weather conditions, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, slow site clearance and an unclear tariff scheme.

Headmaster honored by Microsoft for last three years

Nguyen Thi Kim Dung, headmaster of Dong La Secondary School in Hoai Duc district in Hanoi has been honored as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert - MIEE for three consecutive years.

High fertiliser prices and rising export demand help businesses earn more profits

A promising export market contributed positively to the sharp increase in profits of many fertiliser and chemical enterprises.

Short-lived legal documents cause a hindrance to firms

Many legal documents in Vietnam have been made in such a way that creates a great compliance burden on firms, according to insiders.

Energy demand to outpace supply in short term

Electricity demand has been growing steadily since 2021 and is expected to surpass domestic output in the short term.

Vietnam’s further evolving regulations and policies on energy

The last several months have been dynamic for the energy sector in Vietnam, with a number of key developments.

Digital platforms brought into life

Digital transformation is an inevitable trend today in the world and Vietnam with three main pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.

Discovering stunning beauty of Chong Mountain in Quang Ninh province

Chong Mountain in the northern province of Quang Ninh has become a tourist destination over recent times, with the site attracting many people, especially those who love adventures and exploration.

International experts transfer advanced cell therapy technologies to VN

Belgium and American experts will train on cell therapy technology and transfer CAR-T cell culture techniques to the National Institute of Hematology-Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) to improve the ability to diagnose and treatment of blood diseases in VN.

'Barefoot Queen' returns to marathon glory

The 33-year-old marathon runner triumphed in the VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon 2022 in June, VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2022 in August and Binh Duong International Marathon last month.