Storm Maon moves closer, rain starts in northern Vietnam

Localities in northern Vietnam are expected to experience a long spell of heavy rain in the coming hours on August 25 when storm Maon moves closer to the northern coast, according to the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting.

Vietnam faces challenges in ensuring sustainable development

As a rapidly growing economy, Vietnam is facing many difficulties in ensuring energy security, green and sustainable development, insiders have said.

Vietnam to secure more Moderna vaccine for children in September

More doses of Moderna vaccine against the COVID-19 pandemic will arrive in Vietnam next month to be injected to children aged from six to below 12, according to the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE).

New initiative to recycle 3,000 tonnes of cartons

A carton recycling initiative will be piloted in Ho Chi Minh City from August 2022 to March 2023, aiming to collect and fully recycle 3,000 tonnes of used drink cartons into new products, such as paperboard and eco-friendly roofing materials.

Vietnam sees chain drugstores boom during COVID-19 pandemic: Nikkei Asia

As the coronavirus pandemic has spread through Vietnam, so has the number of drugstores operated by major chains, Nikkei Asia reported on August 24.

Traffic accident deaths rise over 8.6% in eight months

More than 4,270 people died in traffic accidents in the first eight months of 2022, a rise of 8.67% over the same period last year, according to the National Committee for Traffic Safety.

Fire risks in Hanoi

During the 2016-2021 period, Hanoi recorded 2,961 fires and explosions, which killed 74 people and injured 133 others, causing damages worth nearly VND1 trillion.

New trends help promote growth in tourism industry

The number of international searches about Vietnam's tourism on Google is growing by 50-75%, the fourth highest level in the world.

Xoi cua, a must-try dish of Ca Mau

A trip to Ca Mau Province is the perfect place to try some amazing seafood. And while the area is famous for roasted oysters, xôi cua (sticky rice with crab) is certainly a must-try treat.

UNCLOS values remain fresh 40 years after coming into force

The final document of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was adopted on April 30, 1982, after nine years of negotiations, and was opened for signature on December 10, 1982.

Fake medicines on the rise

More fraudsters are using online platforms, social networks and messaging services to sell and distribute fake medicines, according to Le Van Truyen,

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Vietnam Airlines Group sees slots taken back at Noi Bai, TSN airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has taken back several landing and take-off slots from Vietnam Airlines Group, comprising Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO.

IAA international driver's license invalid in Vietnam

Many foreigners and Vietnamese of foreign nationality are using two types of driving licenses to participate in traffic in Vietnam in general and HCM City in particular.

Vietnam's animal feed imports jump to US$3.1 billion

Vietnam's imports of raw materials for processing animal feed in the first seven months of this year surged to US$3.1 billion as domestic supply only met about one-third of local demand.

Asian Records recognises 11 more Vietnamese dishes

The Asian Records Organisation (ARO) included a further 11 Vietnamese culinary specialties in its latest Asian Records listings, according to details given by the Vietnamese record organisation (VietKings).

US, China become largest consumers of Vietnamese pangasius

Vietnamese pangasius exports to the United States and China witnessed robust growth during the opening seven months of the year, according to details given by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Danang to launch public bike rental service

Danang City is set to begin a one-year trial run of a public bike rental service before official operation and service expansion next year, according to the Danang Department of Transportation.

The secret behind Hanoi’s old billboards

Signboards made of cement with a lifespan of about 100 years are still hanging on the facades of houses in Hanoi Old Quarter. Why do they still exist? It is a long story that is hard to tell.

74,443 civil servants made redundant between 2015 and 2021

A total of 74,443 State employees were laid off between 2015 and 2021 following the policy of the Party and Government to downsize the number of public employees.

Thousands of trucks stranded at Lao Cai border gate

Due to the sluggish import and export activities for the past few days, the northern province of Lao Cai has reported around 1,000 trucks got stuck at the Lao Cai International Border Gate on August 22.

Nearly 3,000 prison inmates to be granted parole ahead of National Day

Nearly 3,000 prison inmates who have excelled in performances in detention camps across the country will be granted parole ahead of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), according to the Central Advisory Council on Amnesty.

Tourism rebound drives Vietnam’s post-pandemic economic recovery: Singaporean daily

Vietnam’s tourism sector is set to witness strong growth in the next five years, with international tourism arrivals expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to The Business Times of Singapore.

Cinema chains in Vietnam file petition for midnight showings

Four of the biggest cinema chains in Vietnam, CGV, BHD Star, Galaxy, and Lotte, have petitioned the Prime Minister for permission to remain open past midnight.