Tan Son Nhat among int’l airports with lowest flight cancellations

Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat is among the international airports with the lowest flight cancellation rates this summer, at less than 0.3%, according to FlightAware.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 23

Council reviews list of inmates nominated for amnesty

Aviation industry rebounds in Q2 thanks to opening of routes

The restoration of flights and increased number of passengers are helping airlines and non-aviation businesses to gradually recover in profit after the pandemic.

Three consecutive earthquakes jolt Central Highlands province

Three consecutive earthquakes hit Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on August 23 afternoon, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre (EITWC).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 23

Investment opportunities in HCM City introduced to Singaporean firms

Bee luring: Ca Mau’s intangible cultural heritage

Recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2020, the craft in Ca Mau has created momentum for locals to develop a sustainable business, eco-tourism and protect forests.

Vietnamese painter Le Pho's work to be auctioned in Singapore this month

The painting Vietnamese Lady by late Vietnamese painter Le Pho (1907-2001) will be part of the Hong Kong-based Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Auction which is slated for August 28 in Singapore.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency: virtual money or digital currency?

There are different definitions and interpretations of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in Vietnam, even among experts and policymakers.

Romantic sunset at largest reservoir in Vietnam

After stressful working days, many young people drive to Dau Tieng - the largest reservoir in Vietnam - to immerse themselves in nature and admire the romantic sunset.

Local firm suspended from shipping seafood to China over Covid fears

After an online inspection, the General Administration of Customs China (GACC) found some foreign exporters, including a seafood firm in Vietnam, failing to meet anti-Covid standards, thereby suspending them from shipping their products to China.

Vietnam’s Jan-Aug fuel imports close to US$6 billion

Vietnam has imported around 5.65 million tons of fuels worth US$5.95 billion in the year to mid-August, according to data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Da Nang calls for VND2.24 trillion industrial park investors

The central city of Da Nang is calling for investors interested in the construction of phase two of the VND2.24 trillion (USD97.65 million) Hoa Cam Industrial Park Project.

1,500-year-old Cham ruins discovered in Binh Dinh

Artefacts unearthed at the Chau Thanh Tower ruins in Binh Dinh have helped archaeologists place the oldest date of these structures to between the 4th and 6th centuries.

Estate businesses face capital deadlock

Mr. Nguyen Minh Nhat, General Director of Van Xuan Group, said that real estate projects are based on the following capital sources: equity capital, bank loans, bonds and share issuance and capital mobilized from customers.

Hanoi to assess motorbike emissions from 2024

Hanoi would organize yearly emission evaluation trials for motorbikes that have been used for at least five years starting from 2024 in a bid to protect air quality and restrict motorbikes.

Imported Chinese fruits no longer 'disguised’ as Australian and American products

Vietnam is a big exporter of fruits to China but its imports of Chinese fruit have also increased sharply every year.

Vietnam among destinations with fastest tourism growth in the world

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam continues to be among the top destinations with the fastest tourism growth in the world, with a monthly increase of 50-70% from the beginning of 2022.

Vietnamese fashion's 'Snow White'

Ngo Thuy Quynh has been featured on the covers of various prestigious Vietnamese fashion magazines and modelled for some local fashion brands.

Thailand’s Central Group plans to expand investment in Vietnam

Thai retail conglomerate Central Group is planning to expand aggressively at home and in neighboring Vietnam, hoping to tap an expected jump in demand when the COVID-19 pandemic ends, according to Nikkei Asia.

Third storm imminent to East Sea: forecasting centre

The East Sea is likely to record the third storm this year after a tropical depression in the east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island strengthens and moves in the next one or two days.

Hundreds of millions of USD poured into drainage system repair, but Hanoi still floods

After the historic flood in 2008, Hanoi spent trillions of VND to build a drainage system and pump stations. However, the city is still flooded after every downpour.

Two arrested in case of 40 Vietnamese fleeing forced labour in Cambodia

The An Giang Police’s Investigation Security Agency has arrested two suspects to investigate the act of "organising illegal exits" in a case of 40 Vietnamese nationals swimming across a river to Vietnam to escape from a casino in Cambodia.

Female football star Huynh Nhu to play abroad

Striker Huynh Nhu is leaving the Ho Chi Minh City football club to join Lank Vilaverdense club in Portugal under a two-year loan contract.

Dong Van Karst Plateau's ancient village

Thien Huong Village in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang has an unforgettable charm for young visitors, particularly photographers and nature lovers, due to its stunning landscape and tranquillity.

Tan Son Nhat Airport seeks to overcharging by taxis services

Tan Son Nhat Airport has issued new regulations for passenger transport services in an effort to curb overcharging.