Vietnam faces rising frequency of cold fronts and tropical depressions

In the coming weeks, Northern Vietnam will see an increase in cold air activity, with cold spells expected in late December. Central Vietnam is preparing for widespread heavy rains.

PM Pham Minh Chinh proposes railway training collaboration with China

In talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that China assist in training Vietnamese personnel for the development of three railway lines linking Vietnam’s northern provinces with China.

Miss Grand International: Que Anh captivates, some overdo their performances

Vo Le Que Anh from Vietnam wowed audiences with her confident bikini performance at Miss Grand International.

FIFA pays tribute to Van Quyet as he announces retirement from national team

As FIFA and ASEAN Football honor him, Van Quyet shares his reasons for retiring from Vietnam’s national team, while expressing his hopes for the future.

VN collectors triumph at ASEAN 5-Country Stamp Exhibition with 3 gold medals

Six Vietnamese collectors won prestigious awards, including three Gold medals, at the ASEAN 5-Country Stamp Exhibition 2024.

Waste and debris overtake side roads of Thang Long Boulevard

Waste dumpsites are proliferating along Thang Long Boulevard in Hanoi, with illegal dumping of construction debris and household waste degrading the local landscape.

VN's bird-watching tours attract high-spending tourists from around the world

Bird-watching tours in Vietnam are drawing affluent tourists from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, willing to spend thousands of dollars for a chance to photograph rare bird species.

American husband transforms 6,000sq.m plot into a Vietnamese garden for his wife

To fulfill his Vietnamese wife’s dream of having a garden, a retired American man transformed a large plot of land in Arizona, growing a variety of Vietnamese produce.

Hot-rolled steel imports to Vietnam skyrocket, China dominates market

Vietnam imported 1.2 million tons of hot-rolled coil steel in September, despite an ongoing anti-dumping investigation by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

American man surprised as three meals cost less than $5

A foreign traveler in Da Nang says he had to spend only VND125,000 for three meals (lunch, tea and dinner) when he was in the city.

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Indian expert suggests ways for Vietnam to boost rice exports

Businesses drive sustainability for a net zero future

Many large private enterprises have proactively transformed their operations, investing boldly in new industries and pioneering innovative business models onfocused sustainability and the circular economy.

The box-like houses in a small alley in HCM City neighborhood

The small alley at No 24 Thu Khoa Huan street in district 1, HCM City, which has existed since the French colonial period, shows a clear contrast between the modern, spacious houses on one side and tiny houses on the other.

FDI, import/export sectors are brightest spots in economy in 9 months

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has reported a strong socio-economic recovery in the first three quarters of the year with 14 out of 15 major factors meeting or exceeding targets.

The craft village in HCM City where every worker has scars

A craft village located in the heart of HCM City for many years provided the livelihood for hundreds of households whose workers bear scars on their bodies from the hard work.

Pho with 0.5 kilo of meat served in giant bowls at Hanoi restaurant

Pho (noodle soup served with beef or chicken) is served in a large bowl with eight different types of beef with a total weight of 450 grams. Only 10 bowls of the pho are sold daily at each branch of the pho chain.

Philippine trio and Ko Pin Yi advance to semifinals at Hanoi Open 2024

Philippine players have dominated the Hanoi Open 2024, advancing three representatives to the semifinals alongside 'Prince of Pool' Ko Pin Yi.

Quang Binh removes cracked 300-ton boulder threatening Phong Nha residents

A 300-ton boulder with a significant crack was successfully demolished using explosives in Phong Nha, Quang Binh province, after authorities evacuated residents to ensure their safety.

Three breakthroughs to transform Hanoi’s transport infrastructure

Key projects such as ring roads and highways, along with the construction of new bridges, are expected to boost regional connectivity and promote the growth of satellite towns.

Drug lord and 34 accomplices to face trial for smuggling over 626kg of drugs

A 67-year-old woman is to face trial accused of being a kingpin in an international drugs smuggling gang.

Huge opportunities with North-South high-speed rail

The Ministry of Transport proposes a design speed of 350 km/h, a total length of 1,541 km, twin tracks, a gauge of 1,435 mm, and an estimated cost of US$67.34 billion for the mega project.

Nearly 13,000 smuggling and fraud cases uncovered in nine months

The General Department of VN Customs detected 12,949 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and illegal transportation of goods in the first nine months, with an estimated value of seized goods VNĐ23.7 trillion (US$ 955.8 million).

Hanoi and Saigon Railway transport companies set to merge this year

The newly approved plan for managing and exploiting State-owned railway infrastructure is key to enhancing and boosting the performance of the Việt Nam Railway Corporation (VNR).

Banks reduce profit expectations for 2024

A majority of banks have lowered their profit expectations for 2024.

Japan provides 2 million USD in urgent support for typhoon relief in Vietnam

The Government of Japan has announced a $2 million contribution to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support Vietnam’s critical relief and early recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi.