First southern pediatric organ transplant centre to become operational in 2025

The first pediatric organ transplant centre in Vietnam’s southern region is scheduled to be put into operation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2025).

Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2024 to be held in Hanoi, Hue city

The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition in coordination with Vietnam Association of photographic Artists, will hold the Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2024 in Hanoi and Hue city.

Vietnam Business News April 10/2024

Site clearance delays affect Long Thanh airport project

Vietnam among world's top 10 countries for pork consumption

Vietnam is now one of the world's top 10 countries for pork consumption, latest statistics have revealed.

Challenges in boosting market share for railway, maritime, waterway transport

After several years of restructuring the transportation market, the railway sector still holds less than 1 pct market share, while maritime and waterway transportation accounts for less than 20 pct, with road transport remaining the predominant mode.

Agriculture ministry explains why Vietnam’s carbon credit is priced at US$5

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has suggested transferring 1 million tons of carbon out of the 5.9 million tons leftover in 2018-2019 at $5 per ton, a price much lower than European credits.

Studies underway to guide Vietnam’s energy transition

Vietnam is being encouraged to craft a clear roadmap for the transition of Vietnam’s coal-fired power plants, which are facing risks of closure.

Phu Quoc pursues special development strategy

Phu Quoc has been one of the growth pillars in Kien Giang province and the Mekong River Delta, leading the region in socio-economic development.

5G network inches ever closer

Investment returns may be some way off for telecoms groups, despite taking on ownership of 5G frequency bands via auction.

HCM City prepares to welcome semiconductor giants

More and more semiconductor giants in the world have flocked to Vietnam, what Ho Chi Minh City has done to welcome the ‘eagles’ to nest in the city.

4,000 Vietnam people on national organ transplant waiting list

Currently, the country has nearly 4,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list, said Director of the National Coordinating Center for Human Organ Transplantation Associate Professor Dong Van He.

The soup resonates flavors of home

Indulging in a bowl of rice noodle soup with oc buou, also known as pila polita, is a culinary journey that resonates deeply with the flavors of home.

Street cleaners inspire student to choose major at top-tier US university

Vo Nguyen Gia Minh, a 12th grader in Hanoi, has decided to study environmental science, hoping that she will be able to help Vietnam become greener.

Vietnam seeks US$360 million loan from WB for high-quality rice project

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam is searching for a loan of US$360 million (equivalent to VND9 trillion) from the World Bank to carry out a US$470 million plan to cultivate one million hectares of high-quality rice.

Vietnamese player ranks second in world billiards rankings

Talented local cueist Tran Quyet Chien currently finds himself in second place in the latest World Union of Billiards (UMB)'s three-cushion rankings with a total of 371 points.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (April 9-14/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from April 9 to 14.

Hung Kings Temple Festival opens in Phu Tho

The Hung Kings Temple Festival, one of the country’s largest annual cultural and religious events to commemorate its legendary founders, opened in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 9.

TikTok required to review, prevent scams on livestreams

The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information has requested TikTok to review, report and take strict measures to prevent livestream accounts on TikTok from encouraging users to switch to external apps for fraudulent purposes.

Wastewater treatment project stalls, To Lich River revival uncertain

Experts say that nothing can help revive the ‘dead river’ of To Lich until the project on collecting and treating wastewater is completed.

Vietnam News Headlines April 9/2024

Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang meets with Chinese FM Wang Yi

Numerous activities celebrate 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day

A series of activities with various messages will be organised until May 1 to celebrate the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2024, heard a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) on April 8.

Vietnam to host first int’l airway management conference

International airway experts from across the world and experts from Vietnam will gather at the first South East Asian Conference of the World Alliance of Airway Management (WAAM) in Hanoi on April 13-14.

Women’s football championship is back with higher prize

Defending champions HCM City will play Sơn La in the opening match of the National Women’s Football Championship on May 1 in Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu Province.

French auction house to put Vietnamese royal antiques under the hammer

Multiple Vietnamese royal treasures from the Nguyễn dynasty (1802-1945) are scheduled to be auctioned in France on April 26.

Two female police officers fired for using drugs

It is known that among the suspects involved in the illegal drug use, two female police officers tested positive for drugs.