Da Nang Int’l Airport joins list of world's most improved airports: Skytrax

Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang has been named among the world's most improved airports and the best regional airports in Asia in the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Vietnamese internet speed ranks 39th globally

Vietnam’s fixed broadband Internet speed in February jumped up six notches to 39th position worldwide compared to January, according to the rankings compiled by the Speedtest Global Index.

Stories behind the wooden sculpture that breaks VN records

The wooden art piece named "Vinh Quy Bai To" was made by artisans from the carpentry village of Ngoc Than for 27 months and is a work of great value.

Vietnam sees sharp increase in dengue infections

The Ministry of Health has realized a warning about a sharp increase in the number of dengue infections across the country.

Beautiful Ha Giang in spring

The end of spring is the time when the peach and plum flowers in the rocky plateau of Ha Giang show off their beautiful colors.

Tasting fish noodle soup of Quy Nhon

Visitors to Quy Nhon should try the fish noodle soup, a specialty that has contributed to the culinary culture of this coastal city.

Young scientist with aspiration to develop Vietnamese drugs honoured

Dr Truong Thanh Tung, a prominent figure in the pharmaceutical study, has been selected as one of the 10 outstanding young Vietnamese people of 2022.

Ramadan Month of the Cham people in An Giang

Like Muslims worldwide, the Cham in Vietnam celebrate many traditional festivals each year. The most important event is Ramadan, the month of fasting.

Samsung denies transferring smartphone production lines from Vietnam to India

Mr. Choi Joo Ho, General Director of Samsung Vietnam, said a factory in India mainly serves the domestic market and exports a small part of its products to African countries.

Vietnam to promulgate policy to implement global minimum corporate tax

The Government is consulting experience from other countries and strives to promulgate policy to implement global minimum corporate tax this year, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

EuroCham Vietnam has new chairman

EuroCham’s newly-elected Board, led by Chairman Gabor Fluit, expressed its commitment to capitalizing on the successes of the past and spearheading EuroCham’s endeavors to foster Europe-Vietnam economic relations.

Record haul of smuggled ivory seized in northern port city

Task forces in the northern port city of Hai Phong seized about 7 tonnes of tusks hidden in a container arriving at Nam Dinh Vu Port from Africa on March 20, according to the General Department of Customs.

Ministry urges prevention of Marburg virus from entering Vietnam

The Ministry of Health has asked the People's Committees of cities and provinces nationwide, the Pasteur Institutes and hygiene and epidemiology institutes to strengthen prevention and control of the Marburg virus disease.

Vietnamese female boxer beats former world champion

Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Thi Tam has trounced two-time world champion Kyzaibay Nazym of Kazakhstan 5-0 at the ongoing IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India.

Centuries-long lake in Hanoi gets facelift

With the facelift and the special value it boasts, Ho Van, a big lake belonging to the system of the Temple of Literature, is expected to become an appealing cultural-creative space of Hanoi in the years ahead.

How can the economy have a soft landing?

When Vietnam reopened after the Covid-19 pandemic more than a year ago, many people warned that Covid and its impact would be forgotten quickly. But the consequences are becoming increasingly apparent.

Vietnam wins first runner-up title at Mister Universe Tourism

Vietnamese doctor Huynh Vo Hoang Son was honoured as first runner-up at the grand finale of Mister Universe Tourism 2023 taking place in Bali, Indonesia, on March 19.

Japanese artist to hold charity concert for children with cancer

Japanese pianist Keiko Borujeson will play a jazz charity concert at the U Café in the ancient town of Hoi An on March 24 to raise funds for children with cancer under treatment at the Da Nang Oncology Hospital.

One dead, one in critical condition, nine hospitalized after eating pickled carp

Three seriously ill patients are requiring mechanical ventilation while one is in critical condition after eating pickled carp. Prior, one poisoned patient died, said Ho Chi Minh City-based Cho Ray Hospital yesterday.

VN female photographer wins big at international contest

After six years traveling around Vietnam and many countries around the world, Khanh Phan has amassed a huge number of beautiful photos and won many international photography awards.

British tourist injured trying to take photo on Ha Giang cliff

A British tourist fell from a cliff in Hà Giang Province after trying to climb to the edge to take a photo, local authorities confirmed Sunday.

Tan Son Nhat airport’s taxi fares may surge next month

Taxis picking up passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC may face an entry fee of VND5,000-15,000 per trip beginning in April this year

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 20/2023

Legislators scrutinise corrupt asset recovery

Restaurants and hotels in Da Nang 'beautified' to welcome Chinese tourists

Restaurants and hotels along the coast of Da Nang are being repaired and upgraded to welcome back Chinese visitors after a 3-year pause due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic.