Twenty injured in car crash in Hanoi

Around 22 people have been injured, two seriously, after a car crashed into multiple motorbikes in Hanoi.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 6/2023

Australian Governor-General wraps up State visit to Vietnam

PM orders investigation into helicopter crash as pilot’s body recovered

A third body has been recovered after a helicopter crashed in the Ha Long Bay area on Wednesday night. It has been confirmed as the pilot of the aircraft.

Vientiane Declaration calls for cooperation for sustainable Mekong River Basin

The 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit concluded in Laos on April 5 after issuing the Vientiane Declaration which called for enhanced cooperation for sustainable Mekong River Basin.

Vietnam commits to building prosperous, fair, healthy Mekong River basin: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to cooperation in building a prosperous, fair and healthy Mekong river basin while addressing the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane, Laos on April 5.

Thanh Minh festival in Vietnamese people's mind

For years, Tiet Thanh Minh (Tomb-sweeping festival) which comes in the early days of spring has become a familiar custom of Vietnamese people. This day has a humane meaning and is imbued with cultural and spiritual values.

VN central bank buys US$4 billion of currencies in Q1/2023

Amidst the global uncertainties, the Central Bank has been buying back foreign currencies to ensure an adequate trade balance and economic stability.

Outbound tourism to Japan soars, but number of Japanese tourists to VN low

As one of three leading inbound tourism markets for Vietnam, the number of Japanese travelers has been increasing very slowly. By contrast, the number of Vietnamese travelers to Japan has soared, especially during cherry blossom time.

Copyright infringement becoming more complicated to handle

Copyright breach has become more complicated to manage. This is the conclusion at the meeting for the implementation of Decree No.131/2013/ND-CP, issued on October 16, 2013 by the Government on administrative punishment for copyright, related rights

Game firms, economists oppose Finance Ministry plan to tax online games

Online games, together with sugary drinks, barley drinks, non-alcoholic beverages and electronic cigarettes, have been grouped by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) as items subject to a special consumption tax (luxury tax).

Solutions needed on VN high-speed railway

Embracing a high-speed railway venture with mixed use of passenger and freight trains is deemed a viable option to form a backbone on the north-south economic corridor.

Vietnam sees grade promotion in digital government, economy, society

National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue noted that the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has made great strides in both building policies and promoting national digital transformation.

Pearl Island-Ngu Xa night food street: An attractive rendezvou in Hanoi

The newly established food street in the inner district of Ba Dinh brings fascinating cultural, tourist, and culinary experiences to travelers at home and abroad.

VN steel industry awaits indication of progress

The steel sector across Vietnam continues to face a variety of challenges to its growth prospects from multiple angles.

Vietnamese brands aim for Chinese market

Vietnamese businesses have a geographical advantage in accessing China, the world's second-largest market, especially with support from e-commerce platforms, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Hanoi's street-front houses lack coherent design and consistency: architects

Architects said that the incoherent structures of street-front houses are disrupting the capital’s urban landscape architecture.

New entertainment projects in Vietnam announced

Voyage Group has announced new projects this year including the Vietnam International Junior Model reality television programme, the third Vietnam International Children Fashion Week and Mister Grand International 2023 contest in VN.

Son La invests in essential infrastructure in ethnic minority areas

In recent years, many mountainous districts of Son La province have invested in developing essential infrastructure to serve production and life in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Planning-Investment Ministry assigned to amplify disbursement of public funds

To speed up disbursement, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh last week issued Directive No.08/CT-TTg on accelerating allocation and disbursement of such capital to reach 95 per cent of the total yearly plan.

Over 300 Vietnamese businesses may become victims of 3CX attacks

At least 318 Vietnamese enterprises and financial institutions may have been victims of the APT attack on 3CXDesktopApp, an application for calling and taking care of customers of businesses.

Woman gives birth in bathroom in HCM City

A woman who mistook labor pains for a bad belly ache was stunned when she went to the bathroom and delivered a baby girl in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday.

Air tickets almost sold out for long holiday break

Air tickets have almost been sold out and only business class seats have been left for the long holiday break.

Former Foreign Deputy Minister takes VND21.5bil bribe: investigation report

According to an investigation report, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung received a bribe of VND21.5 billion (nearly US$1 million) from businesses who needed licenses to carry out repatriation flights.

TikTok operations in Vietnam to be inspected

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will conduct an inspection of TikTok activities in Vietnam this May to address rising harmful content on this platform.

Request for car registration fee cut turned down

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has rejected a request for the 50% registration fee reduction for domestically manufactured, assembled and imported automobiles.