Minister agrees with NA deputy on ‘using technology to control technology’

Stressing that it is necessary to consider digital technology as the major management force in cyberspace, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung supports the idea of using technology to control technology.

Rare images of Vietnamese people's daily life over 100 years ago

The book 'Outline of Vietnamese Cultural History' was compiled and first published in 1938.

Many international artists to participate in Hue Festival 2024

Many international artists are set to participate in Hue Festival 2024, with representatives from 8 countries joining the festivities alongside the Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024.

Vietnam acts for plastic-free marine environment

Vietnam is facing increasingly severe marine environmental pollution.

Settlement of weak banks remains tough: SBV

The settlement of weak banks has faced difficulties as the work mainly depends on the voluntary participation of well-performed banks, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has said.

US library keeps precious books on Vietnam

Located on Capitol Hill in the US capital city of Washington D.C., the Library of Congress is keeping many precious documents and films on Vietnam, serving as a valuable source for research about the Southeast Asian country.

48 hours in Soc Son District

Located about 30km from downtown Hanoi, Soc Son is an ideal destination for a day or two-day overnight trip over the weekend or holidays.

President Biden nominates Kin Moy as US Ambassador to Vietnam

Mr. Kin Moy, currently Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the US Ambassador to Vietnam.

How long will it take to revive 'dead' rivers?

Nhue, Day, and Bac Hung Hai rivers are polluted, and the situation is getting more serious because of increased population and chemicals in wastewater.

VND15.6 trillion collected from e-commerce platforms: MOF

As many as 96 foreign suppliers, including Facebook, Google and TikTok, have registered their business and paid tax on their e-commerce profits via the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) electronic information portal, totaling VND15.6 trillion.

First world pickleball tournament to get underway in Quang Nam

Approximately 100 athletes from Vietnamese and foreign pickleball clubs have registered to participate in the world pickleball tournament to be held in Quang Nam province, central Vietnam, from June 13-15.

Vietnam Business News June 7/2024

PM urges FedEx Express to expand operations in Vietnam

63 local, foreign movies to compete at 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival

As many as 63 Vietnamese and international movies will compete at the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II), which is scheduled to take place from July 2 to 6 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Vietnam proposes initiatives at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2024

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang put forwards three initiatives at the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia, in order to increase economic links between countries in the Eurasian region.

Central bank says no gold shortages, vows to stabilise gold market

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on June 7 refuted rumours about gold shortages in the market, affirming there is a sufficient supply of gold for legitimate demand in an effort to stabilise the domestic gold market.

Scorching heat wave poised to return to northern region next week

After having enjoyed mild weather for several days, the northern region of Vietnam will be hit by a scorching heat wave next week, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

Famous soprano Katherine Jenkin set to dazzle fans in Hanoi

Soprano Katherine Jenkins from Wales is scheduled to bring the concert “The first sounds of love” to Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on July 10.

Vietnam has new Deputy Prime Minister

The National Assembly on June 6 approved a resolution ratifying the appointment of Justice Minister Le Thanh Long as Deputy Prime Minister in the incumbent government of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for the 2021-2026 term.

More Vietnamese agricultural products given green-light to enter China

With regard to passion fruit and chili products that have been exported on a pilot basis, the two sides agreed to accelerate the completion of procedures for signing these two documents in the near future.

President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to be closed for regular maintenance

The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh and the nearby Monument for Heroic Martyrs in Hanoi will be closed from June 10 to August 12 for the yearly maintenance, according to its management board.

Thua Thien-Hue launches first metaverse cultural exhibition

In a landmark move, the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre has developed a digital metaverse cultural exhibition space, featuring artifacts from the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.

Vietnam News Headlines June 7/2024

Search for missing worker continues in Quang Ninh

Gold smuggling cases discovered throughout country

As gold prices in Vietnam are much higher than the world price, smugglers have been trying every possible way, by air and road, to bring gold over the border to Vietnam for sale.

Vietnam dubbed as underappreciated gem in East Asia

The Travel Magazine of Canada has dubbed Vietnam as a gorgeous and underappreciated gem in East Asia thanks to its reputation as one of the calmest places in the world.

Vietnam demands China stop geological survey in Vietnamese waters

Vietnam on June 6 voiced its opposition to China’s geological survey vessel Haiyang Dizhi 26’s illegal operations in Vietnamese waters and demanded China stop similar actions.