Hanoi cracks down on illegal wild bird market

Authorities of Hanoi’s Quoc Oai District have removed a temporary market by Thang Long Avenue that specialised in selling wild birds.

Two die crossing railway in Hanoi

Two women have died after being hit by a train while driving a motorbike across the railway in Hanoi on Friday morning.

Ambassador of Silicon Valley helps Vietnamese businesses go global

The Danish author wants to help Vietnamese companies reach global scale faster while making better use of resources, saving time and money.

Landslide at Quang Ninh coal mine kills two

A landslide at a coal mine in the northern province of Quang Ninh has killed two workers and injured six others.

Dong Nai province logs second monkeypox infection

The health centre of Bien Hoa City in the southern province of Dong Nai reported on December 21 that it has recorded another local resident infected with monkeypox in Long Binh ward.

Lan Anh predicted to finish among Top 12 at Miss Earth 2023

Do Thi Lan Anh, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Earth 2023, is anticipated to be named among the Top 12 in a final pick ahead of the beauty pageant’s grand final on the evening of December 22.

Vietnam tops men's football ranking in Southeast Asia, 15th in Asia

The Vietnamese national football team concluded 2023 with the top position in Southeast Asia and 15th in Asia, according to the latest FIFA rankings released on December 21.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 22/2023

19 SOEs post over 1.1 quadrillion VND in revenue

Tan Son Nhat Airport prepares for peak season on New Year holiday

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has seen a surge in travel volume amid people travelling during the Christmas and New Year holidays, which takes place between December 23 and January 2, 2024.

National teleconference talks development of cultural industries

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 chaired the first national teleconference on the development of cultural industries in Vietnam.

2023 a fruitful year of Vietnam in UN peacekeeping engagement

The year of 2023 has continued to witness Vietnam’s practical and effective contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations, helping to affirm the country’s image as a dynamic, active and responsible member of the international community.

HCM City car rental service attracts customers

Many people in HCM City have chosen to rent cars for travellling during the coming Tet Lunar New Year holiday due to the rising cost of train and air tickets.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 22/2023

NA Chairman meets ambassadors, heads of overseas representative agencies

Sharp drop in domestic air passengers projected for next year

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has projected a significant drop in domestic air passengers in 2024, with the number expected to fall by 3.5 million to a total of 38.5 million compared to this year.

HCM City to hold high-altitude fireworks shows on New Year

HCM City will organise fireworks displays to welcome the New Year 2024.

Wild peach festival kicks off in Mu Cang Chai

A series of traditional cultural activities of the ethnic Mong people will take place this week in Mu Cang Chai District, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, welcoming visitors to admire the wild peach blossoms season there.

Hanoi Flower Land festival opens

Thong Nhat islet in Hanoi has turned into colourful patchwork quilts as thousands of flowers are blossoming bright at the Hanoi Flower Land 2023 festival, which opened on December 21.

All-night hop-on hop-off bus tour launched in HCM City

Anh Viet Hop on Hop off Vietnam Co. Ltd. on December 21 evening launched a night sight-seeing double-decker bus tour, raising the time of double-decker bus services to 24 hours.

Vietnam’s digital platforms given wings to fly high

State management agencies not only need to perfect the legal framework but also act as a bridge to help connect Vietnam’s digital platforms and potential users.

Tra Linh - Longbang border gates upgraded to international level

The ceremony to announce the upgrade of the Tra Linh (Vietnam) - Longbang (China) border gates into international ones, including the Na Doong (Vietnam) - Na Ray (China) customs clearance route will be held on December 28.

VN successfully reduces 35% of HCFCs consumption in 2020-2024

Vietnam has successfully reduced its Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) consumption by 35 percent, from 3,600 tons per year to 2,600 tons per year, during the 2020-2024 period in an attempt to protect the ozone layer.

Five farm export items favored by Chinese bring billions of dollars

China is a loyal export market for Vietnam’s farm produce. Five Vietnamese products exported to the market have brought turnover of $1 billion or higher.

Temple of Literature night tour tells Vietnamese history and sages

The 3D mapping shows help promote the value of the historical relic and praise the nation's scholarly traditions over the centuries.

Experts warn of pressure from bonds that are due in 2024

A high value of bonds will mature in 2024, including VND155 trillion, or $6.3 billion, worth of real estate bonds.

Vietnam Airlines warns clients of online fraud

Vietnam Airlines has warned passengers of online fraud where scammers pretend to be partners of Vietnam Airlines and deceive customers by offering gifts or commissions in exchange for tasks.