Nam Dinh wins V-League after 39 years

After nearly four decades of anticipation, Nam Dinh Green Steel FC has emerged victorious in the Night Wolf V-League 2023/2024, much to the delight of millions of fans of Nam Dinh city.

Former Hai Phong Police chief wins sentence reduction in appeal

On June 26, the High People's Court in Hanoi reviewed the aggravating and mitigating circumstances of the defendants in the case involving the buying and selling of invoices, giving and receiving bribes, and fraudulent appropriation of property.

Vietnam and China reaffirm strategic partnership at high-level meeting

On June 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Thousands of resettlement apartments left idle in HCM City

The two largest resettlement quarters in HCM City remain deserted. People who had to give back land to the state to make room for public projects do not want to resettle there as planned.

HCM City to remove 6,000 slums, revive 'black' canals

To revive polluted canals, HCM City will have to clear 6,000 slums. It is estimated that the city will have to spend VND20 trillion for site clearance.

Positive economic results recorded in H1: Officials

Vietnam’s economic growth in the second quarter of 2024 and June are likely to reach 6.2% and 6% respectively as set by the Government.

Why do Saigonese continue to live in 2-3 sq m rooms?

Many people in HCM City complain that they are living in cramped houses which are just 2-3 sq m in area. But surprisingly, they would rather stay in the tiny rooms than move to other places.

Da Nang Free Trade Zone to launch in 2025 following National Assembly approval

The National Assembly has given the green light for establishing a Da Nang free trade zone connected to Lien Chieu Seaport.

Hai Phong ready to host Southeast Asia rowing, canoeing championships

A press conference to announce preparations for the 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 25.

30th Anniversary of Serialisation of “Detective Conan” Exhibition to tour VN

The “30th Anniversary of the Serialisation of Detective Conan” Exhibition will make its international debut in Ho Chi Minh City on June 29, making Vietnam the first country in the world to host this exhibition.

Legal action against former official of PCC's Commission for Internal Affairs

A probe has been launched into the case of “appropriating state secret documents” that happened in Hanoi and some other localities, along with Nguyen Van Yen, former Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs.

Japan helps VN develop environmental management certification in food industry

Japan will help Vietnam develop an environmental management certification system to reduce waste food for better environmental management and protection.

First Vietnam-US Economic Dialogue held

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and US Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez co-chaired the first Vietnam-US Economic Dialogue in Washington D.C. on June 25.

Regulation on required biometric authentication concerns public

Many people have complained that they find it too difficult to have biometric authentication for commercial bank apps.

Prominent figure "Mr. Environment Vietnam" arrested in HCM City drug bust

During a raid on a drug den in the Ma Lang area of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, police apprehended several individuals, including Nhikolai Dinh, famously known as "Mr. Environment Vietnam."

Vietnam announces basic standards for online child protection products

The set of standards 'Basic technical requirements for products and services to protect children online' will be the basis for assessing quality and promoting the development of an ecosystem of solutions to protect Vietnamese children online.

Hanoi's 'specialty' alleys: A firefighter's nightmare

Hanoi is "home" to thousands of narrow alleys, some of which are less than an arm's width wide. Pedestrians often have to lean against the wall to avoid moving motorbikes.

Temple in An Giang has kept deceased monk’s body for decade

The body of a monk who died 10 years ago in An Giang has not decomposed even though it was not preserved with chemicals or special methods.

Safety concerns rise as tourists flock to Hanoi's railway cafe street

Last weekend, many tourists, especially international visitors, flocked to the "railway cafe street" area, from Tran Phu to Phung Hung (Hang Bong ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi).

Vietnam seeks enhanced railway connectivity through cooperation with China

PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed Vietnam's eagerness to enhance transport connectivity, including railways, for green development and national growth during a meeting with Lou Qiliang, Chairman of China Railway Signal Corporation (CRSC), on June 25.

After financial struggles, Pacific Airlines resumes operations on June 26

Pacific Airlines is set to take off again on domestic routes starting June 26, after more than three months without operational aircraft.

VN-China to expand cooperation in digital economy & digital transformation

Within the framework of the 15th Annual Pioneers Conference of the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung met with China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong.

Important updates on ID card issuance and renewal starting July 1 in Vietnam

On June 24, both the Ho Chi Minh City Police and Hanoi City Police announced a temporary suspension of issuing Citizen ID cards from June 25 to June 30.

Suspect admits to secretly filming model Chau Bui at studio

At the police station, N.T.H. admitted to installing a hidden camera to secretly film model Chau Bui changing clothes in the bathroom of the studio.

Government pledges VND913 trillion for 30% wage increase

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra affirmed that the Government ensures the total funding demand increases to VND913,300 billion when increasing the basic wage by 30% and related policies.