American professor owns huge collection of stamp from Vietnam, 50 countries

Postponing his plan to go to a postal shop to buy stamps, Terry F. Buss decided to spend time to talk to VietNamNet about his special collection of 150,000 stamps from 50 countries, and about the hunt for a decade to buy just one stamp.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 11/2023

First national gender equality census to be conducted

Woman awarded Labour Order Medal from President for teaching children to swim

With the desire to help children learn to swim and limit drowning, over the past 20 years, Trần Thị Kim Thia has diligently taught swimming free of charge for children.

Tan Cuong tea – well-known specialty of Thai Nguyen

This exceptional tea from Tan Cuong Commune has a delightful taste that will enchant even the most discerning tea enthusiasts.

Discovering Tien Cave in Lao Cai

With a white sandy beach and crystal clear water, the scenic Tien Cave is an ideal resting place among the mountains on summer days.

Traveldudes suggests best places for scuba diving in Vietnam

International travel website Traveldudes has run an article suggesting top scuba diving destinations in Vietnam.

Cyber authority tightens up on harmful content

For every 100 dollars generated by illegal activities on YouTube globally, a shocking 55 dollars come from Viet Nam.

MARD calls for signing of protocol to boost farm produce trade with China

The MARD suggested China Customs permit more fruits, aquatic species and products of Viet Nam to enter this country, license more Vietnamese aquatic...

Power crisis deepens as hydroelectric reservoirs near dangerous levels

The inability to mobilise electricity from hydroelectric power plants has affected the management and operation of the power system, as well as people’s daily lives and the production of businesses.

Chinese citizen arrested for property theft in Vietnam

The police of Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Tri provinces have detained a Chinese national charged with stealing property in Vietnam.

Vietnam finishes third at ASEAN Para Games 12

Vietnam has won 66 gold, 58 silver and 77 bronze medals at the 12th ASEAN Para Games held in Cambodia, ranking third in the medal tally.

Heavy rain helps relax Vietnam power cuts

Heavy rain is expected to lash large parts of the northern region of Vietnam from June 12-15, helping to reduce droughts and water shortages in hydropower plants in the region.

Travel companies see positive outlook but challenges lie ahead

Experts have forecast a positive outlook for travel stocks after two years of being battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Vietnamese tourism businesses still have to face many difficulties and challenges.

Former Ambassador to Japan forced to quit job on bribery charges

The Prime Minister has decided to force former Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam out of his job for serious violations and wrongdoings in work, as a disciplinary measure.

How do brewers fare in the Vietnamese market?

Drinking cold beer on summer afternoons is a habit of many Hanoians. The Australian Prime Minister, when visiting the capital city recently, joined a group of draft beer drinkers and shouted "one, two, three, cheers!" before tasting the popular beer.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 10/2023

Industrial production in 49 provinces improves in Jan-May

Preserving traditional architecture of ethnic communities in geopark area

Urban architecture management regulations are expected to be an important basis for Meo Vac district (Ha Giang province) to orient the socio-economic development of a specific urban area in ethnic minority areas.

China praises Vietnam’s farm produce, but makes modest purchases

Chinese importers highly appreciate the quality of Vietnam’s farm produce, saying they want to buy in large quantities. But, in fact, the two sides continue to make modest transactions and there is no sustainable supply value chain.

Real estate, bank shares surge, time to invest

Following the upward trend beginning last week, real estate shares continued to gain in the new week amid falling interest rates.

Transport staples in need of funding

Foreign investment into transport segments continues to deviate despite the efforts of the transport sector and authorised agencies.

No supporting policies for high schools of talents in sports

There have been no supporting policies for high schools of talent in sports making these special schools in Ho Chi Minh City fall into difficulties in training and fostering athletes.

Domestic cars to have registration fees cut by half from July 1

Domestically produced and assembled cars are to have their registration fees slashed by half during the last six months of 2023, according to the Government Office.

Parents get headaches after children start summer break

Many parents have get headaches because after their children started their three-month summer break since early this month, the parents have to manage to take care their children as well as ensure their work flow.

Artist releases new MV promoting Hà Giang’s tourism

According to Quách Beem, the song was written in 2018 and marks the beginning of his non-profit music project, in which he plans to write 63 songs about 63 Vietnamese localities.