The Thailand Ministry of Public Health on January 9 said that the country has canceled the regulation requiring travelers to show certificates on Covid-19 vaccination when entering Thai territory.

The Ministry of Public Security disclosed on Tuesday that a total of 306,708 violations of fire prevention regulations have been recorded, resulting in penalties of VNĐ324 million (US$13,817).

Hotel supply in Vietnam is forecast to increase in the coming time.

According to the Vietnam Register, 33 vehicle inspection centers in 13 provinces and cities, including 11 centers in Hanoi, have been temporarily closed.

In the last days of the lunar year, it’s cold, dry and sunny. One can feel the spring atmosphere overwhelming the streets of Hanoi with endless streams of vehicles.

According to the Hanoi Traffic Police Agency, on average, the traffic police force handles nearly 200 cases of drivers violating rules on alcohol contents every day.

Although the last months of the year had seen a substantial drop in export orders, the textile and garment industry, as well as the seafood industry, still ended the year with positive results.

Vietnam National Television (VTV) has raised the issue of prohibiting artists involved in scandals to continue to appear on broadcasts, believing that a law on performance arts is a necessity.

Don is a specialty of Quang Ngai that cannot be found elsewhere in Vietnam. When in Quang Ngai, diners should not miss an opportunity to enjoy don whose reputation precedes it.

The recent New Year holiday witnessed localities across the country welcome large numbers of foreign visitors, heralding in a busy year ahead for the tourism industry after enduring a gloomy 2022.

The police of HCMC said yesterday, January 11, that they had detained the head of Vietnam Register, Dang Viet Ha, on alleged charges of taking bribes.

An official from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) assumed the position of Director for Plans and Programmes at the ASEAN National Police (ASEANAPOL) Secretariat on January 11.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired a press conference on outcomes of their talks, and a ceremony concluding the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year, in Vientiane on January 11.

A press conference was held in Hanoi on January 11 to introduce a book written by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

The two sides signed 10 cooperation documents on banking-finance, transport, economic diplomacy, science and technology, IT and communications, education and training, and health.

The XBB Covid-19 variant is becoming common because of its rapid spread and immune resistance.

Ample room remains for Vietnam-Laos trade ties

A specific policy to receive Chinese travelers across border gates should be created, but in the immediate time, there should be groups and clubs using similar methods to receive travelers.

The Guinness World Records has invited Vietnamese acrobat brothers Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep to perform in a head-to-head balancing act in the northern Italian city of Milan this February in an attempt to set a new world record.

Vietnam climbed a total of four positions to secure 88th place in a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports in 2023, according to the latest report compiled by the Henley Passport Index.

Defending champions Thailand are set to take on Vietnam in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup’s final round following their 3-0 thrashing of Malaysia on January 10 in the semi-final match played in Bangkok.

In the last few weeks, the Public Security Departments of various provinces and cities have been inspecting automobile registration centers for law violations.

In the context that most capital mobilisation channels are tightening, public investment is considered an important driver for boosting economic growth.

The retail market in Vietnam is estimated to increase by $163.5 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 11.4 per cent between 2022 and 2027.

Hanoi: Elevated Ring Road No.2 opened to traffic