HBSO to celebrate chamber music

Soloists from the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) and guest musicians will give a performance of chamber music composed by the world’s great composers at the Opera House on June 15.

No evidence of missing goods: Cat Lai Port operator

The operator is currently working with the relevant authorities, including the police, to establish whether the pepper and coffee cargo went missing from the actual port.

Northern VN to experience heavy rain, central region to face prolonged heatwave

The Northern and Central regions of Vietnam are currently experiencing a heatwave, with some areas facing extreme heat.

Vietnam among happiest countries in SEA

Vietnam has named among happiest countries in Southeast Asia for Gen Z and millennials, according to a report of World Happiness Report 2024.

Van Thinh Phat urged to compensate victims in billion-dollar bond scandal

Police are urging Van Thinh Phat group to collaborate with Tan Viet Securities and Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB) to compensate over 35,000 victims in a billion-dollar bond fraud case, considered the most severe in Vietnam’s history.

La Passione concert to hit stages in HCM City and Italy

Local soprano Hien Nguyen, together with baritone Quoc Dat, will bring the concert La Passione (The Passion) to the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on June 16 before heading to Perugia in Italy for another show on July 25.

Which options for students failing 10th grade public school entrance exam?

The recent 10th grade entrance exam in Hanoi has concluded, leaving many parents contemplating alternative educational paths if their children did not secure a place in public schools.

Vietnamese woman strips naked at Philippine airport over visa dispute

A Vietnamese woman shocked bystanders at Ninoy Aquino Airport (NAIA), Manila, Philippines, when she disrobed after being fined for overstaying her visa.

Informal workers yet to participate in social insurance due to low incomes

Phi Duy Phong has been working as an informal worker in the craft village of Chang Son Commune, Thach That District, Hanoi for decades, but he has never participated in any form of insurance.

First-ever red tide phenomenon emerges on Phu Quoc Island

A red tide has surfaced in the Mun Beach area, southwest of Tho Chau Island (Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province), covering approximately 1,000 square meters.

Vietnam News Headlines June 13/2024

Thirteen Vietnamese universities listed in THE Impact Rankings 2024

RoK locality hires Vietnamese seasonal agricultural labourers

An agricultural cooperative of Gangjin district in South Jeolla province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) is hiring 20 Vietnamese workers under a five-month contract starting from April 22 to harvest onions and garlic.

Shifts in investment flows for export-oriented industries

The country's textile, garment and footwear industries have long relied on imported raw materials, causing a current trend of foreign enterprises shifting industries to other countries, said insiders.

Vietnam Business News June 13/2024

Many countries keen on Vietnam’s deep-processed aqua-products

Original features of stone dragons recognized as national treasure

A pair of stone dragons is part of a staircase positioned at the entrance to Co Loa Temple, also known as Thuong (Upper) Temple. The pair of dragons with special carvings is typical of the Le Dynasty Revival of the 18th century.

San Francisco adds Vietnamese as official language

San Francisco, USA, has officially recognized Vietnamese as one of its official languages, alongside Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.

Measles outbreak alert: Children hospitalized despite vaccination age limits

All three children's hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported admissions of children with measles, despite being below the age recommended for vaccination, raising concerns over a potential measles outbreak.

Thai Golfer Tanapat Pichaikool leads Vietnam Masters 2024

As the first round of the Vietnam Masters 2024 was suspended due to weather conditions, Thai golfer Tanapat Pichaikool emerged as the provisional leader with an impressive score of (-6).

Samsung to integrate VTVGo App on smart TVs in Vietnam

Samsung has announced the integration of the VTVGo application on its Smart TVs sold in Vietnam.

Hanoi considers nine more social housing projects

The Hanoi Department of Planning and Architecture has proposed the development of nine more social housing projects with a total area of 669 hectares in several suburban districts.

Hanoi to hold dialogue with foreign invested businesses

The Hanoi People's Committee will organise a conference to open up a dialogue with foreign investment enterprises in August this year.

Heat wave intensifies, temperatures keep rising to 37-39℃

The ongoing heat wave that has been gripping across northern and central localities of Vietnam for the past few days is anticipated to increase its intensity on June 13, with daytime temperatures rising to 37-39℃.

Records of war evidence handed over to families of martyrs

War evidence records of Vietnamese soldiers who laid down their lives or were missing in the resistance war against the US imperialists were handed over to their families at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 12.

HCM City needs US$251.5 billion in investment for 2021-2030

Ho Chi Minh City needs 6.4 quadrillion VND (251.54 billion USD) in investment for the 2021-2030 period, according a draft report on the planning of country’s southern biggest economic hub.

Vietnam's instant noodles no longer subject to EU’s food safety control

Vietnam's instant noodles will be exempted from food safety control in the EU starting from July 2, as they have met related regulations,