Owners of multiple mobile SIMs checked

This is a necessary activity in controlling and managing the use of mobile SIMs in Việt Nam, to ensure legitimacy and minimise the situation of junk SIMs on the market.

3 killed, 1 injured in blast at cassava starch factory

The explosion happened around midnight Thursday due to an electrical short circuit in the facility’s packaging room.

Student dies from suspected food poisoning

The fifth-grader who died was a pupil at Vĩnh Tường Primary School in the coastal south-central province of Khánh Hòa.

Vietnamese man in Dak Lak contracts Whitmore disease

A man residing in the central highlands province of Dak Lak has been diagnosed with melioidosis, also known as Whitmore’s disease, according to a report from the Dak Lak Center for Disease Control.

Top 7 Vietnam Impressions 2023 announced

The Sai Gon Times magazine held a ceremony in An Giang on April 5 to announce the results of the "Top 7 Vietnam Impressions 2023” programme and launch the voting for Top 7 Vietnam Impressions 2024, contributing to promoting local tourism.

Ministry of Home Affairs approves five-day break

April 29 falls between the two holidays and the weekend, creating a broken holiday period.

Vietnam and China to sign new agreement on parliamentary cooperation

The National Assembly of Vietnam and the National People’s Congress of China will sign a new agreement on cooperation during the coming visit to China by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Over 70 earthquakes reported nationwide during Q1

Vietnam recorded as many as 71 earthquakes nationwide from January 1 to March 31, with all of them hitting on small scales and not causing any risk of natural disaster.

Bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive

Local artisans are working to develop ecotourism and sustainable crafts in Hội An Ancient Town.

HCM City to develop three more metro lines valued over US$5 billion

Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous locality and largest financial centre in Vietnam, is speeding up procedures to build three more metro lines with a total capital of more than US$5 billion alongside the two ongoing Metro lines No.1 and No.2.

Vietnam detects first human case infected with avian influenza subtype H9

The Ministry of Health has requested localities to strengthen avian influenza prevention measures after Vietnam recorded the first human infection with the subtype H9.

Vietnam exerts efforts to reverse biodiversity decline trend

In the face of biodiversity degradation risk, Vietnam has rolled out various measures, including completing the legal framework, to reverse the decline trend.

HoSE capitalisation in March rises by 3.1% year-on-year

The stock market capitalisation on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) reached over 5.22 quadrillion VND (208.5 million USD) in March of this year, marking a 3.1% increase from February and a substantial 23.1% increase from the end of 2023.

The volunteers who spend their own money to ‘enrich the ocean’

Diving in the deep sea sometimes for eight hours a day, Le Chien and other members of a volunteer group are "repairing and enriching" the ocean.

International media praise Vietnam’s tourism charms

Alongside a promising growth in tourist numbers, Vietnam's destinations are also highly acclaimed by international media, helping them reach a wide range of global travelers.

Long Son petrochemical complex to begin commercial operation in Q3

The Long Son Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. (LSP) has announced that its Long Son petrochemical complex in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau is on track to begin commercial operation in the third quarter of 2024.

Vietnam ranked 6th among fastest growing Asian economies in 2024

The US website finance.yahoo.com placed Vietnam 6th among the fastest growing economies in Asia in 2024 in its article published on April 4.

Vietnam boasts great potential for developing data centres

Vietnam is seen as one of the fastest-growing data centre markets globally.

Vietnam News Headlines April 6/2024

Nearly 17.4 million people participate in social insurance in Q1

Vietnam Business News April 6/2024

Implementation strategy for new power development plan approved

Da Nang: determining the right path for development

The targets set in Da Nang's development planning are ambitious compared with the city’s current socio-economic development.

Northern Vietnam's real estate market poised for growth

A recent Cushman & Wakefield report has highlighted the growth potential of the real estate market in northern Vietnam, driven by the region’s robust infrastructure, emphasis on high-value industries, and increasing foreign investment.

Agencies warn about new swindling campaigns via email

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) have warned users against international new online swindling via emails.

Shortfall of planes adds to complexities

Global airline giants insist they have enough planes in Vietnam, at a time when concerns are being raised over sustainability in the supply chain.

Great melodies from HBSO take the stage

Melodiousness must be seen as lying at the heart of HBSO’s next concert, set to take place at the Saigon Opera House on April 20, beginning at 8 p.m.