Bryde whales return to the south-central Vietnamese coast

Two whales were seen 1,000m off the coast of Đề Gi beach in Phú Cát District, Bình Định Province on July 2.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 4/2023

Vietnam, Cambodia closely cooperate in border management, protection: spokesperson

New Zealand, Australian embassies wish luck for women’s team at World Cup

Guests at the farewell party meet women’s team members and wish them luck ahead of their historic journey while enjoying some captivating entertainment.

South Koreans to help develop VN film industry

Promoting cooperation within Asia is one of key factors for Vietnam’s film industry to develop and gain success, according to Park Ki-Yong, chairman of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC).

Flexibility and adaptability the essence of VN foreign policy: int’l experts

They’ve hailed the flexibility of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy, stressing that it is an excellent initiative and style of leadership.

Japan-style pedestrian bridge inaugurated in Da Nang

With a total investment of VNĐ42 billion (nearly US$1.8 million), the bridge is nearly 13m tall and over 140m long, with a floor area of approximately 655 sq.m.

Da Lat Police summon 20 people in connection with fatal landslide

Police want to speak to around 20 people in connection with a deadly landslide in Da Lat City which killed two people and injured five others.

Gov’t approves UXO consequence action programme for 2023-2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision approving a 2023-2025 national action programme on the settlement of consequences of unexploded ordnances (UXOs) left by the war.

Two Vietnamese killed in Cambodia nightclub fire

Two Vietnamese were among eight found dead in a devastating night club fire in downtown capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, last weekend.

Search volume for Vietnamese tourism ranks 6th worldwide

The search volume for Vietnamese tourism via Google's market trend tracking tool has grown 10%-25% from the beginning of this year, climbing to 6th from 11th in the global rankings, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

VN hoped to welcome 12mil. foreign tourists this year thanks to new visa policy

Vietnam’s new visa policy may help the country welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year, far surpassing the target of 8 million set previously, said Hoang Nhan Chinh, Secretariat Director of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB).

PM meets national team ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup finals

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met and presented gifts to the national football squad in Hanoi on July 3 before their departure for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Hanoi-Hai Phong trains to be operated daily at Hanoi station

Two passenger trains from the capital city of Hanoi to the northern port city of Hai Phong will be organised at the Hanoi station on all days in the week starting July 13, instead of just weekends and holidays like now.

Asian Open Pool Championship comes to Hanoi

The largest ever international pool competition, the Asian Open Pool Championship, will take place in Vietnam in October, said organisers Matchroom Pool on July 1.

Man handed six-year prison term for anti-State propaganda

A man residing in Mo Lao ward, Hanoi’s Ha Dong district has been sentenced to six years in prison for “making, storing, distributing, or disseminating information, documents, and items against the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.”

Government needs to spend money to help spur growth in property market: expert

Pumping money into real estate firms is like pouring money into a bottomless pocket. Instead, the government needs to spend money as ‘bait capital’ to attract investors to the market.

Vietnam gears up to cope with landslides

This year, there have been 122 landslides in the Mekong Delta region of VN that damaged houses, dykes, transport infrastructure and mangroves, the dispatch noted.

Start-ups add value to indigenous resources

Consumers globally are paying more attention to healthy and environment-friendly agricultural products, which offer young entrepreneurs a great opportunity if they know how to take advantage.

Railway sector to urgently upgrade crossings to ensure train safety

According to Vietnam Railways (VNR), since the beginning of this year, the country saw 68 railway accidents, of which 31 occurred at illegal crossroads.

Reminiscing rustic flavor of nam cake

Nam cake is a mouthwatering street food delicacy in Hue that captivates both domestic and international tourists with its irresistible first bite.

New visa policies will boost tourism: insiders

From August 15, people with Vietnamese e-visas can enter and exit the country any number of times within 90 days, a long-awaited and major overhaul of the country’s visa system that is expected to revive tourism and hospitality.

Results and tasks thrashed out for ICT

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on June 30 held a meeting to review the first-half performance and set tasks for the remaining months of the year.

Foreign passengers through Vietnamese airports increase by 500%

The number of international passengers passing through Vietnamese airports reached 15 million during the initial six months of this year, up 493.5%compared to the same period last year, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Vietnamese fresh lychee hits US supermarket shelves

Nearly 20 tonnes of Vietnamese fresh lychee are being sold at Safeway and Albertsons supermarkets in the West Coast of the United States, including states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

State President joins the Central Military Commission

The Politburo has decided to appoint State President Vo Van Thuong to join the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam – the highest party organ on military policy in Vietnam.