Manufacturing enterprises are 'favorite prey' of ransomware attacks: experts

Warning that manufacturers may suffer heavily from ransomware attacks, experts stressed that enterprises need to have reasonable responses and make investments to protect their information systems.

Chu Lai Port serves as key logistics center in central region

After 10 years of development, Chu Lai has affirmed its role as a large commercial port of the central region and Central Highlands.

Despite crop failure, Bac Giang litchi farmers pocket big money

Bac Giang farmers have had a record litchi crop failure this year with output just 42.5 percent of that last year. However, farmers earned VND4.8 trillion, a record high revenue.

Investors come and leave, tiny houses in slums remain unchanged

Many realtors sought investment opportunities in slum areas in HCM City and then left in disappointment because they could not develop housing projects despite great support from local authorities.

Ninh Binh tour among world’s best experiences: TripAdvisor

A full-day tour to Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been named among Top 10 Experiences in the world for 2024 by TripAvisor readers, according to the Tourism Department of the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Ho Chi Minh City evaluates changes to traffic signal countdown timers

In response to mixed opinions regarding the removal of traffic signal countdown timers, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport is considering a plan to remove only the countdown timer for the red-to-green light phase.

Durian exports earn more than $1 billion in just two months

Statistics from the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association show that durian export turnover reached $1.5 billion in the first six months of this year.

Hanoi accelerates development of nearly 100-hectare park after 26-year delay

The People's Committee of Ha Dong District, Hanoi, is accelerating efforts to clear land and finalize procedures for the construction of a 92-hectare park, which has been delayed for 26 years.

High airfares and aircraft shortages cause 20% drop in VN domestic air travel

While the number of international air travelers in Vietnam reached over 21 million, marking an increase of over 44%, domestic air travel dropped to 17 million passengers in H1/2024, a decline of over 19% compared to the same period last year.

Hanoi police bust cannabis trafficking ring, seize over 700kg

Police first became aware of the illegal activities back in February when they were monitoring drug transportation routes.

PM concludes working trip to RoK with productive results

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Seoul for Hanoi on July 3, concluding his four-day official visit to the Republic of Korea at the invitation of his RoK counterpart Han Duck-soo.

EVA Air Boeing 777 wing damaged in light pole collision at Tan Son Nhat Airport

An EVA Air Boeing 777, flight number EVA396, collided with an airport light pole while taxiing to the runway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of July 3, causing damage to one of its wings.

Miss Hanoi 2022 wins International Model Award at IFR 2024

Vu Thu Tra My, Miss Hanoi 2022, claimed the International Model Award at IFR International Fashion Runway 2024, which is getting underway in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia.

PM delivers policy speech at Seoul National University

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 3 delivered a policy speech at the Seoul National University.

Vietnam makes progress in budget transparency: OBS report

Vietnam ranks 57th out of the 125 surveyed countries in terms of budget transparency, up 11 places compared to 2021, according to the Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2023 released recently by the International Budget Partnership.

Domestic auto market expected to recover by year-end

Vietnam’s automobile market is expected to bounce back in the last months of 2024 if a proposal to cut registration fees by a half for domestically manufactured and assembled cars is approved.

PM visits Samsung’s semiconductor cluster in RoK’s Gyeonggi province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage on July 3 visited Samsung's semiconductor cluster in Gyeonggi province as part of his official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Elderly and children in Ho Chi Minh City apply for new iris-enabled ID cards

Following the enactment of the new Citizen Identification Law on July 1, 2024, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department (PC06) has processed over 2,000 ID card applications for the elderly and children.

Historic villages inspire unique names of Hanoi’s newest streets

The Hanoi People's Council recently passed a resolution naming two streets, Trinh Tiet (Chastity) Street and Quan Tinh (Love Pavilion) Street, both over 500 meters long, in My Duc District and Long Bien District.

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PM orders effective, timely response to heavy rains in northern region

Runner Minh to make his debut at Paris Paralympics

Runner Pham Nguyen Khanh Minh has qualified for the Paris Paralympics this summer.

EURO 2024 ignites vibrant football culture in Vietnam

In the capital city of Hanoi, crowds of enthusiastic football fans gather in many craft beer and restaurants to watch thrilling matches.

Vietnam-Japan Culture Fest comes to Da Nang

Art troupes from Japan and Vietnam will perform in the Vietnam-Japan Cultural Festival showing all aspects of Japanese culture, from fashion to comic books, rock concerts to sports and of course food.

Da Nang Asian Film Festival kicks off, welcoming world-renowned filmmakers

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) kicked off yesterday, offering numerous surprises, a packed event schedule full of in-depth discussions, and prominent guest judges.

Bank warns of fraudsters impersonating employees over biometric updates

Vietcombank has warned about a new form of fraud, impersonating bank staff to support biometric updates, to steal banking details.