Indonesia launched a search and rescue operation to trace cargo plane Twin Otter aircraft that lost contact with air traffic control on September 18.

The Ministry of Health will put into operation the one-door administrative unit in the first quarter of 2020 at latest to facilitate business operations.

The serious fire at Rang Dong’s factory and the resulting environmental and health hazards in the areas has once again brought the removal of hundreds of polluting factories from the capital to the agenda. 

Some areas in the northern mountainous provinces of Ha Giang and Lao Cai have been warned to expect flash floods and landslides.

Facing much tougher competition ahead, Vietnamese big pharmaceutical firms are seeking new solutions in order to delve deeper into the ethical drugs channel to shore up growth.

The Ministry of Information and Communications’ (MIC) announcement of the launch five local social networks in 2019, including the latest Lotus, shows Vietnam’s desire of escaping Facebook's stranglehold.

PM Phuc to deliver keynote address at Vietnam Reform and Development Forum 2019

Vo Tong Xuan, rector of the Nam Can Tho University, a respected agriculture expert, says that many Vietnamese hesitate to buy organic farm produce because of high prices.

Ministry to review floating solar-power projects on lake in Dong Nai

The domestic printing industry is primarily dominated by local firms, but increasing foreign investment is putting them at risk of losing their majority shares, said an official recently.

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden (Thao Cam Vien) has for the first time in Vietnam reproduced red-shanked douc in captivity.

Developing greener urban areas is one of the key pillars in Vietnam’s journey to sustainable development.

The HCM City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a night entirely devoted to Italian music at the Saigon Opera House on October 5.

Amid expectation among investors, the latest draft of the Law on Public-Private Partnership has come out with some positive changes, pinning high hopes on a bankable legal framework for future projects.

Price reductions, stiff competition and technical barriers are pushing the Vietnamese pepper industry against the wall.

The cooking oil market in Vietnam has become more competitive than ever, with many firms jumping into the industry.

The Embassy of Argentina in Vietnam will host Argentina’s Gastronomic Week in HCM City from September 18-22.

The central city will connect with more countries around the world as new flights are launched to more destinations from Da Nang.

Communities living near Noi Bai International Airport are being warned to stop burning straw as smoke is causing problems for pilots.

Le Quang Liem, Vietnam’s top chess player, will take part in a second play-off match following another draw in the third round of the ongoing FIDE World Cup in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

A number of foreign-invested enterprises have been unlisting their shares in Vietnam due to alleged legal problems.

With a positive macroeconomic background at the moment, interest rates will basically stay steady until the end of the year due to excessive liquidity and proper credit growth, according to an official from the State Bank of Vietnam.

The startup ecosystem has been developing very strongly over the last 15 years, but no other unicorn startup has appeared, except VNG, which was valued at $1 billion in 2014.

With the Politburo’s new orientation in the policies on foreign investment attraction, government agencies and localities are hoping to stave off potential issues in order to take the appropriate actions to add to its attraction.

Saigon Heat have won the championship title for the Vietnam Basketball Association League 2019 season following their victory over the Cantho Catfish during the final played on September 17.