Vietnam's aviation authority questions fleet expansion

All Vietnamese airlines want to increase the number of aircraft they use, but the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has not agreed to the fleet expansion plans.

Trade war heats up Vietnam’s realty market

Foreign firms usually apply the ‘China+1’ model, which means that they build a facility in China and then look for a new destination to become an intermediary location or to serve as a target for expansion and relocation in the future.

Vietnamese catfish exporters struggle to compete with rivals

The domestic catfish price has fallen to a 2-year low, while Vietnam’s shrimp now has to compete fiercely in prices with rivals, including Thailand and India.

Online ads – game of chance

Have you ever purchased goods online? Apparently, most of us have, as online shopping has become a trend in modern society. However, many people say online shopping is a game of chance.

Traditional trade channels still a main draw in Vietnam

Despite the robust development of e-commerce, traditional trade channels have maintained their domination in Vietnam as they satisfy shopping habits of local consumers.

Photo captured in Vietnam named in Top 10 of Independent Photographer Award

An image that was taken in Vietnam by a foreigner, Luis Maria Barrio, has been listed among the Top 10 artworks in the Travel category by The Independent Photographer award.

The wealth of the top 10 richest Vietnamese billionaires fluctuates year by year

While August, or the seventh month of the lunar year, brought good luck to many stock billionaires, September proved to be an unlucky month for them.

The Face Vietnam 2018 listed in Best Non Scripted Awards category

The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) has released their list of Regional Winners across 40 different categories. The Face Vietnam 2018 won the prize for Best Non Scripted Entertainment in Vietnam.

Japan adopts new forms of assistance to Vietnam to suit the new situation

Of the fields of operation in Vietnam, Japan is interested in cooperation to support development not only for infrastructure systems and human resources, but also in agriculture, health care and environment. 

Statue of famous songwriter proposed for Quy Nhon Beach

Authorities of the southern central province of Binh Dinh have proposed building the statue of famous dead musician Trinh Cong Son on a local beach.

How many Vietnamese are on the lists of the world's leading scientists?

Statistics vary about the number of Vietnamese scientists internationally recognized for excellence.

Vietnam – first choice of many industrial sectors: Forbes

For many industries, Vietnam has become their first choice in this manufacturing diaspora, said an article on Forbes recently.

Vietnamese chess masters expected to dominate SEA Games

It has been missing from the last three Southeast Asian Games, but come November, chess will be checking in.

Festival to celebrate Hanoi’s creativity and culture

A series of educational events organised by creative, media and technology organisations, galleries and co-working spaces will be held during the Festival of Media and Design.

Miss Grand International contestants shine during swimsuit segment

Kieu Loan, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Grand International 2019, competed alongside other contestants in the Best in Swimsuit segment of the ongoing pageant in Venezuela.

Ancient pottery craft lingers in coastal commune

Situated at the foot of Dau Mountain, many earthenware potters in Pho Khanh Commune in the southern central province of Quang Ngai still earn a living from the traditional trade despite rapid urbanisation.

Uniqlo to launch first store in downtown HCM City

Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo has announced that its first store in Vietnam will be located on Dong Khoi Street, a high-end shopping street in HCMC’s District 1, but it refused to reveal the specific launch date.

No Vietnamese nationals among bus crash victims in Saudi Arabia

Following a serious bus crash near the holy Muslim city of Medina in Saudi Arabia on October 16, no Vietnamese nationals have been reported among the victims.

Female international drug trafficker arrested in Hai Phong

Police in Haiphong have successfully arrested a Vietnamese woman suspected of being the gang leader of an international drug trafficking ring between the northern port city and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Danang beaches suffer waste following torrential rains

Beaches in the central city of Danang have been covered by litter following heavy rains over the past three days.

Hanoi to publicise water quality daily after oil contamination

Hanoi will give daily reports on tap water quality following the oil contamination at the Da River Water Plant.

Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with Japan to address war consequences

A delegation of the Defence Ministry, headed by Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh, is visiting Japan from October 15 to 18 in a bid to boost cooperation in war aftermath alleviation in Vietnam.

Vietnamese information ministry to phase out 2G service soon

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) will soon announce a roadmap for full termination of the second generation network (2G) technology to release broadband support for 3G, 4G and 5G.

Vietnamese dairy products officially allowed into China

Vietnamese dairy products have been officially allowed into the Chinese market, according to a recent statement by the General Administration of Customs of China.

Viettel launches 5G tests in Peru

Bitel, a brand of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) in Peru, has recently carried out 5G tests in the American nation on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.