Hue Festival 2024 to take place from June 7-12

The Hue Festival and Hue International Arts Festival 2024 will take place from June 7-12 at major tourist attractions in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Airfares rise, airlines report high profits

Air carriers have reported profits for the first quarter of 2024 thanks to the strong recovery of the aviation market and sky-high airfares.

Tighter rules on blood alcohol concentration lead to mixed business results

While Sabeco, which dominates the southern beer market, has prospered with profits growing in the first quarter of 2024, Habeco in the north has reported unsatisfactory business results.

A glance at Nine Dynastic Urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register

The Nine Dynastic Urns, which have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register, can be found in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

People advised not to worry about side effects of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

The majority of patients had the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination several years ago, the vaccine is no longer effective and there is no reason to be concerned about side effects.

Childbearing age couples advised undergo premarital health check-ups

The deputy director of the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion said that blood cell tests could detect carriers of congenital Thalassemia.

Hanoi needs more than US$55 billlion for urban railway network

The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) estimates that US$55.442 billion is needed in investment to complete the network of urban railway lines, contributing to reducing current urban traffic congestion.

The battle of Hill A1: a Vietnamese hero’s account

In the spring of 1954, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu raged in northwestern Vietnam as Viet Minh, or the Vietnamese Resistance forces, besieged French troops entrenched in a valley surrounded by mountains.

The hidden cafes of Hanoi

Be charmed by Hanoi's hidden coffee spots, where you can escape the chaos of the city and enjoy a journey of discovery into a world of elegance tucked away from the bustling streets.

Vietnamese farmers welcome low-carbon farming methods

Mekong Delta’s farmers are implementing a high-quality low-emission rice project on 1 million hectares of the total 7.1 million hectares of rice fields in the country.

Ministry urges completion of 500KV transmission line, will import equipment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) plans to ask embassy officials in Vietnam to help clear difficulties in importing equipment for power projects.

Vietnamese students honoured at world’s largest robotic competition

The Vietnamese student team have won a total of six prizes at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2024.

Para powerlifters take home two World Cup gold medals

The Vietnamese team clinched two gold medals at the 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup which is currently being held in Pattaya in Thailand.

Tay Ninh police bust transnational criminal gang

Police in Tay Ninh and the Gendarmerie of Svay Rieng province of Cambodia have busted a major gang operating transnational fraudulent appropriation of property, arresting 20 local and Chinese citizens in the process.

Official arrested for leaking state secrets

His arrest on Thursday is the result of a decision issued on April 24 by the Hanoi City Police's Security Investigation Agency to press charges against the director.

Quang Ninh maintains first place at 2023 PCI and PGI

Quang Ninh maintains the first place at the ranking of the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI) 2023 released in Hanoi on Thursday.

Ministry discovers over 56,000 unauthorised IELTS certificates issued in VN

The ministry has called upon the company to review and take appropriate action regarding the unauthorised certificates.

Collaborative efforts continue to preserve the beauty of Ha Long Bay

More than 100 university students, representatives from tour operators and environmental organisations, came together to collect rubbish in the UNESCO-recognised World Heritage of Ha Long Bay.

Enterprises urge petrol price stabilisation fund to be abolished

As the domestic petrol prices are also going parallel with the world market, the removal of the petrol price stabilisation fund should be considered.

Vietnam News Headlines May 9/2024

PM chairs Red River Delta Region Coordinating Council’s meeting

Experts consider how to tackle the problem of e-cigarettes

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed a ban on e-cigarettes, while the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) wants to legalise them by allowing a pilot management programme to control the products.

Hanoi works hard to lure more visitors

As a gateway for tourists to come to Vietnam, Hanoi has rolled out initiatives to lure more travelers, focusing on diversifying cultural activities and promoting coordination between sectors to support the tourism industry.

Vietnam adds over 110,000 new securities accounts in April

Vietnam witnessed the addition of 110,761 new securities accounts in April, bringing the total number of domestic securities accounts to over 7.7 million, according to data provided by the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD).

Vietnam Business News May 9/2024

Project promotes sustainable aquaculture in Mekong Delta region

Five Vietnamese footballers banned from competitions for drug use

The Vietnam Football Federation has decided to ban five football players of the Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC from local competitions following news that they were involved in a drug use scandal.