Former Thai national team coach likely to coach Cong An Hanoi FC

Alexandre Polking, former head coach of Thailand's national team, arrived in Vietnam on May 15 ahead of a possible move to become manager of Cong An Hanoi FC.

12,300 taels of SJC gold released to the market on May 16

This is the highest volume of gold that was successfully bid on across the four completed auction sessions.

Gov’t to propose an extension to payment deadline for Vietnam Airlines

Under the Government's proposal, the National Assembly will allow the State Bank of Vietnam to extend the refinancing loan repayment deadline for credit institutions that lend to Vietnam Airlines.

Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park to be developed into green tech district

Hoa Lac in the future will be a green technology district, an urban center in the western part of Hanoi, with a total area of 251 square kilometers and population of 1.2 million by 2045.

Hoi An named as best destination for digital nomads

The ancient town of Hoi An located in the central province of Quang Nam has been hailed as the best destination for digital nomads, according to new research published by Freaking Nomads.

Prices stay high, but Vietnam’s rice selling well

The General Department of Customs (GDC) reported that Vietnam exported more than 1 million tons of rice last April, worth $620 million.

Three Vietnamese dishes among TasteAtlas world’s top 100 salads

Phở trộn (mixed noodle), nộm (salad) and gỏi gà (Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad) are placed among the top 100 salads in the world by TasteAtlas, an international food website.

Suspected food poisoning sends nearly 100 Dong Nai workers to hospital

Nearly 100 employees of Dechang Vietnam Co., Ltd, based in Giang Dien Industrial Park in Dong Nai Province, were hospitalized over suspected food poisoning.

Giant dragon statue in Hue is dismantled

The giant dragon statue located in the middle of Thuy Tien Lake in Thuy Bang commune in Hue City is being dismantled as per the decision of local authorities.

National football team has new fitness coach

Fitness coach Sang Wuk-an of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s has joined the coaching staff of the Vietnamese men’s football team, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

President Putin to visit Vietnam soon: Russian Ambassador

President Putin will visit the nation in the near future, said Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko at a recent conference held to share information about the situation in Russia and co-operation between the two countries.

Seven Vietnamese representatives to attend Cannes festival's film market

A total of seven Vietnamese representatives are set to participate in the Marché du film de Cannes, one of the largest film markets in the world which will run during the Cannes Film Festival from May 14 to May 23.

HCM City leads nation in 2023 export earnings: Report

Ho Chi Minh City continued to lead the country in terms of export earnings in 2023 with 42.46 billion USD, although this result still decreased by 10.8% compared to 2022.

Health ministry tightens inspections to combat food poisoning

Tightening the management of food safety, especially where products are sourced, must be implemented more rigorously, health experts have said.

VN livestock association wants to delay greenhouse gas inventory

The Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam (AHAV) has stated that this is not the appropriate time for the livestock industry and facilities to be subject to greenhouse gas stipulations.

Gov’t forms task force on urban railway projects in Hanoi, HCM City

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha decided to set up a task force in charge of accelerating urban railway projects in Hanoi and HCM City.

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Vietnam’s textile sector brings in $37 billion in FDI

Police urge victims of Van Thinh Phat fraud case to speak up

The Ministry of Public Security is urging victims who bought bonds from Van Thinh Phat Group and three affiliated companies to provide information and documents to aid the ongoing investigation into a massive fraud scheme.

Proposal to build Da Nang Free Trade Zone to drive regional development

The free trade zone will implement experimental policies and mechanisms to attract investment to the area.

CNN hails Vietnam’s luxury train route

CNN Travel has published an article hailing a new luxury train route that connects the popular resort destinations of Nha Trang City in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa and Quy Nhon city in the southcentral province of Binh Dinh.

VN needs more solutions to stabilise gold market: public security ministry

With domestic gold prices skyrocketing in recent weeks, the central bank resumed gold bar auctions in late April, after a pause of 13 years, in a bid to rebalance the market through increasing supply.

Dong Thap to host lotus festival

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap will host its second Lotus Festival from May 16-19 at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh City.

Government tightens vessel control to fight IUU fishing

The Prime Minister asked competent ministers and chairpersons of local People’s Committees to focus on strictly carrying out solutions against IUU fishing, and detecting and settling VMS violations.

Parliament expected to ratify document on UK’s accession to CPTPP

The Government of Vietnam proposes the NA ratify the UK’s accession protocol at the 7th session of the 15th NA so that Vietnam will be one of the first six CPTPP countries to ratify it.

Main offenders in test kit bribery scandal appeal for lighter sentences

Former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long was sentenced to 18 years in prison for accepting bribes, the second heaviest sentence just after Viet A’s General Director