HCMC’s metro line firm faces shutdown

The cash-strapped HCMC Urban Railway No. 1 Co. Ltd. (HURC1), the city’s Metro Line No. 1 operator, has been on the verge of going bankrupt given prolonged financial constraints.

Hoi An postpones plan to collect entrance fee

Hoi An City’s Party Committee has proposed delaying the collection of an entrance fee for all tourists to the ancient town of Hoi An from May 15, the local media reported on April 8.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 10/2023

PM demands thorough consideration of public feedback on draft revised Land Law

British tourist drops sex assault allegation

A British tourist who claimed she had been sexually assaulted on a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay has told police she no longer wants to press charges.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 10/2023

Vietnam seeks to further develop digital economy

An Hao solar power - light from the Buddha’s hand

“It is a place where all the elements of life converges - earth, water, light and even spirituality…”

Hue Citadel in the Chinese parasol blossom season

In late March and early April, Chinese parasol trees (Firmiana simplex) in Hue Imperial Citadel bloom, creating a peaceful and poetic scene for the ancient capital city.

Gender identity law might be included in parliament’s 2024 agenda

In Vietnam, there are currently no specific legal documents regulating gender identity and gender transition.

Grab, fashion company apologise for maps showing inaccurate islands info

The Singapore-based company said the incident does not reflect Grab’s respect for the country and people of Việt Nam and apologised for concerns it may have raised.

Hybrid vehicle sales boom amid fuel shortage

Though technical barriers exist and there is a shortage of charging stations, hybrid Electric Vehicles are a good choice for markets like Vietnam.

Elderly Vietnamese struggle with multiple diseases and short healthy lifespan

With the average number of healthy years for Vietnamese citizens hovering at just 64, health concerns loom large for this ageing population.

Ho Chi Minh City museum among world’s top 99 best tourist sites

Travel Weekly Asia has listed the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City among the top 99 best tourist attractions worldwide.

Tuyen Quang to host second international hot air balloon festival

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tuyen Quang province recently held a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City to announce the upcoming launch of the second international hot air balloon festival 2023.

Vietnam’s banking system shows signs of money surplus

Vietnam’s banking system is showing signs of returning to a period of money surplus as no bank needs the State Bank of Vietnam's (SBV) capital in the open market operation (OMO) channel and overnight interbank interest rates have dropped sharply.

Condotels, resort villas to be granted ownership certificates

Construction works used for tourism accommodations built on commercial and service land, such as condotels and resort villas, will be granted ownership certificates if they meet requirements.

President Vo Van Thuong begins official visit to Laos

President Vo Van Thuong and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Wattay International Airport, Vientiane capital on April 10 morning, starting an official visit to Laos.

Vietnamese cyclist leads Tour of Thailand

Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Thi That on April 9 made an impressive victory in the second stage of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorns Cup Women's Tour of Thailand.

HCM City introduces new tourism products

New tourist destinations, tourism products and services as well as promotion programmes of Ho Chi Minh City were introduced at the 19th HCM City Tourism Festival that concluded on April 9.

Coast Guards of Vietnam, China hold joint patrol

Ships 8004 and 8003 of the Vietnam Coast Guard left Dinh Vu port in Hai Phong city on April 9 afternoon for a joint patrol with the China Coast Guard in the waters adjacent to the Gulf of Tonkin demarcation line.

Hanoi deals with shortage of public recreational spaces

The lack of public and recreational spaces for residents has always been an urgent issue and has been discussed for many years in the capital city of Hanoi. However, changes to Hanoi's urban landscape may soon be on the horizon.

Trang sets eyes on Winter Olympics dream

Tran Thi Doan Trang has a dream of being the first Vietnamese athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics.

Stocks of coffee producers less appealing on market

As of the start of 2023, domestic coffee prices have risen by approximately 20 per cent since the end of 2002, reaching VND48,000 per kg (equivalent...

Vietnamese buyers favour 5-7 seater cars

Vietnamese consumers show an increasing preference for SUVs, CUVs, and MPVs over sedans due to their practicality, as observed on popular Vietnamese car listing websites.

ESG game changer for firms seeking customers and funds

In the era of growing environmental and social concerns, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards have emerged as a game-changer for firms seeking to improve their customer engagement and financial access.

VN President’s Lao visit to generate new impetus to bilateral ties

Amid the complicated developments in the region and the world, the visit also demonstrates Vietnam’s strong and comprehensive support for socio-economic renewal, recovery and development, and global integration of Laos.