Vietjet pilots’ licenses seized after plane skidding

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has suspended two foreign pilots from work and seized their licenses after a Vietjet aircraft skidded off the runway while landing in HCMC yesterday afternoon.

Hanoi Museum gathers objects for future exhibition

Hanoi Museum, is gathering objects to prepare for its most profound permanent exhibition ever, according to Nguyen Tien Da, director of the museum.

More investors join Vietnamese stock market, cash flows in

As many as 102,000 trading accounts opened in the last months, showing the attractiveness of the stock market.

Bodies of four missing fishermen off Haiphong coast found

The bodies of four missing fishermen who were involved in a collision between a fishing boat and a ship off Haiphong have been brought ashore.

Việt Nam prepare for World Cup qualifiers and AFC Cup 2020

In order to help Vietnam prepare for the World Cup and AFF Cup qualifiers, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has met with the National Coach Council to draw up a plan.

Offshore wind power: great expectations, big challenges for Vietnam

Vietnam’s offshore windpower potential is great, and the opportunities to develop it must not be missed just because of difficulties in the development of this new industry.

Man arrested for spreading anti-State propaganda

HCM City police said on June 13 that they had detained Le Huu Minh Tuan, a resident of central Quang Nam Province, for making, storing, spreading information, materials and items for the purpose of opposing the State

Deputy PM: Utilise COVID-19 success to raise VN's global profile

Vietnam must capitalise on its COVID-19 success to “elevate the country’s profile” on the world stage, according to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

 

Vietnam's veggie, fruit exports exceed US$1.5 billion in H1

Exports of vegetable and fruits fetched more than 1.5 billion USD in the first six months of the year, a year-on-year decline of 14.5 percent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Visitors flock back to HCM City’s oldest garden post Covid-19

After closing for nearly two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saigon zoo and botanical gardens Thao Cam Vien reopened in late May and has once again become a popular destination for visitors, in particular youngsters. 

Branding Danh Mountain ginseng from Bac Giang

Considered a sacred land, Danh Mountain in Tan Yen district, northern Bac Giang province produces a valuable medicinal herb called Danh Mountain ginseng. 

Heavy rain submerges streets in Ho Chi Minh City

Many streets in Ho Chi Minh City were submerged by rainwater on June 14, causing motorbikes to break down and hindering commutes.

Vietnamese big firms adjust business plans because of Covid-19

Under pressure from investors, annual business plans are rarely changed at large enterprises. But things may be different this year.

HCM City approves compensation plan for Thu Thiem residents

HCM City’s administration has approved a policy of compensation and resettlement for households in a 4.3ha area located outside the original boundary of the Thu Thiem new urban area project in the city’s District 2.

Wrestling fans rejoice as pros return post-pandemic

If you walk into a bar in HCM City, you can have a post-Corona Jaegerbomb. If you walk into a certain Binh Thanh dance studio in July, you can expect a powerbomb. Or two.

Important issues to be decided during final week of NA’s ninth session

The 14th National Assembly will discuss and decide on a number of important issues during the final working week of the ongoing ninth session from June 15-19.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia June 15

Medical worker of Vietnamese descent in Canada succumbs to COVID-19

Vietnam to encourage construction of cheap apartments

The State of Vietnam will employ policies to encourage the development of cheap commercial houses to remove difficulties for the real estate market and enterprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Billionaire Johnathan Hanh Nguyen wants to invest in Bac Van Phong

Hundreds of flights affected by incident involving Vietjet Air plane in Tan Son Nhat airport

Nearly 165 flights of Vietnam Airlines have been affected by an incident involving an aircraft of Vietjet Air that forced Tan Son Nhat international airport in HCM City to temporarily close down in the afternoon of June 14.

 

Food safety control to be enhanced in Vietnam

Management and unscheduled inspections of food safety and hygiene should be enhanced with stricter measures as the COVID-19 pandemic had not yet been extinguished, said the National Steering committee on Food Safety and Hygiene.

HCM City gets slew of new healthcare facilities, building more

HCM City has got a number of new healthcare facilities this year and more are being built, all with modern equipment and technologies.

COVID-19 crisis could result in an increase in child labour

Children need to be protected from child labour more than ever due to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, experts said during a virtual interactive panel discussion held in Hanoi last week.

Thai, Vietnamese martial arts actors work on new film

Well-known Thai martial arts actor Simon Kuke plays a leading role in new film Đỉnh Mù Sương (The Foggy Mountain), a production from the Thien Ngan (Galaxy) Studio of HCM City. 

Vietnamese woman in Australia walks to raise funds for children

A Vietnamese woman living in Sydney, Australia has challenged herself to walk 20,000 steps per day for the entire of June to raise funds for disadvantaged Vietnamese children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.