Lost-and-found closet at bus station brings relief

Nguyen Van Bac, 40, a security guard at the Hanoi-based Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, has cleaned the dirt on the glass of the lost-and-found closet and neatly arranged lost items from passengers every day for a decade.

Vietnam, US may upgrade ties to strategic partnership next year: Carl Thayer

The two former war foes have seen a number of milestones over the past quarter century.

Vietnam's foreign borrowings jump 1.6-fold to US$533 million in H1

The government is looking at loans and government bonds, among others, to meet growing demand of state expenditure.

Spate of alarming antique robberies in Hanoi

Recently, dozens of antiques have been robbed from 20 historic relics in seven districts of Hanoi, causing concern among people and agencies.

‘Make in Vietnam’ Vsmart Aris 5G mobile phone in international press

News about the launch of Vsmart Aris 5G smartphone made in Vietnam by VinSmart has appeared in Forbes, The New York Times, Reuters and The Star.

Exhibition showcases the brutality of wars on Con Dao Island

A new exhibition to be held on Con Dao Island from July 17 will look at the horrible conditions Vietnamese patriots faced when they were captured during the resistance wars against the French and the US.

Vietnam rises in global real estate transparency index: JLL

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have contributed to the country's higher rank in the 2020 index.

Vietnam ranks second in Southeast Asia for M&A transactions

The country has risen to the second place in terms of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions with total domestic investment of US$872 million, the majority of which was driven by US$651 million worth of investment from Vinhomes, 

 

Vietnam northern region to see early winter this year

The northern region of Vietnam is forecasted to witness an early winter this year.

 

Endangered sea turtle returns to the sea after rescue

The Cham Island’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) management board has released a female Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea) – an endangered species – after five months of care at the Da Nang-based SaSa Marine animal rescue team.

Liquidity abundant, banks given larger room for credit

State Bank Vietnam (SBV) Governor Le Minh Hung said at a conference on reviewing socio-economic development in the first half of the year that SBV has adjusted the 2020 credit growth rate limits of some banks.

2020-2025 period: Coast Guard Region 2 strives to reach a check-and-handle rate of over 90%

In the 2020-2025 term, the Party Committee of the High Command of Coast Guard Region 2 will strive to annually fulfill 100% of the assigned targets in terms of patrol, check and control, with the rate of inspection and handling reaching over 90%.

Ly Son Islands' garlic gets GI recognition

The National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has recognised the Geographical Indication (GI) for the Ly Son garlic products and more than 100 members of the Ly Son Garlic Association.

Thousands of youth join Green Summer Campaign

More than 350,000 young people and members of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union are taking part in the 2020 Mua He Xanh (Green Summer), which began on Sunday in HCM City. 

Vietnam trade surplus on track to beat 2019's all-time high

Vietnam’s exports to key markets such as the US and EU sharply rebounded across many sectors.

V.League 1: Striker Nguyen Anh Duc signs for HAGL FC

V.League 1 club Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) have signed free agent former national team and Becamex Binh Duong striker Nguyen Anh Duc.

Hanoi faces rubbish pile-up following compensation dispute

Rubbish has piled up on Hanoi streets after local people living near a local dumping site gathered to block trucks from entering the waste treatment complex.

Car manufacturers resume assembling of some models in Vietnam

As Vietnam has set new policies to encourage domestic production, car manufacturers have resumed the assembling of some bestsellers in Vietnam to enjoy incentives.

Vietnam jumps two places in United Nations E-Government Development Index

Vietnam climbs up two places to rank 86th in the 2020 United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI).

 

Da Nang police bust US$32 million football gambling ring

Police operating in Da Nang successfully broke up an online football gambling ring on July 15 with the group worth US$32 million, equivalent to VND700 billion, all of which had been made from their crimes.

 

Earthquake hits off Binh Thuan coast, no tsunami warning

The waters off the coast of Binh Thuan province were hit by an earthquake reaching four on the Richter scale on the morning of July 15, but no tsunami warning has been issued shortly afterwards.

 

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia July 15

 Vietnam reports no COVID-19 infections in community for three months

Hanoi approves Tu Lien Bridge's design plan

The Tu Lien Bridge has been touted as a new symbol of a dynamic Hanoi beside Hoan Kiem Lake and One-Pillar Pagoda which are famous icons of Hanoi culture and history.

 

Nearly two in three married women face violence from husbands: study

Nearly two in three married women, or almost 63%, have experienced one or more forms of physical, sexual, emotional and economic violence and controlling behaviours by their husbands in their lifetime, a study has found.

VN Trade Ministry rescues 58 containers of pepper stuck in Nepal

Upon receiving information regarding 58 containers stuck in Nepal and India, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh signed a letter to the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies of Nepal to request support for Vietnamese businesses.