Over 6 billion VND to spend for Siki gibbon conservation in Quang Binh

A grant of over 6 billion VND (238,000 USD) for a Siki gibbon (Nomascus siki ) conservation project in the biodiversity-rich Truong Son mountain range, Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province, has been approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam becomes top ASEAN exporter to EU on back of EVFTA

August 1, 2020, marked a significant milestone for Vietnam and the European Union (EU) as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect.

New vehicles to have to undergo emission testing after 2-3 years of use

The Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, which will take effect from January 1, 2025, stipulates that motorcycle emission testing must protect the environment.

Used car market sees robust recovery: report

The domestic used car market has shown a robust recovery in the first half of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from the slump experienced in 2023, according to industry insiders.

Exploring 200-year-old artifacts in Long An's iconic pagoda

Long An's renowned ancient pagoda is home to treasures dating back more than 200 years, presented by Lord Nguyen to honor the sanctuary where he once sought shelter.

Deadly cyanide still being sold illegally in Vietnam

Many cases of poisoning with cyanide have been found recently, stunning society. A question has been raised: why it is so easy to buy the toxin in Vietnam?

An Giang specialty: crickets more expensive than meat

Crickets fried in fish sauce, a specialty of Tri Ton area in An Giang, attracts both domestic and foreign gourmets.

Vietnamese life expectancy rises, but elderly live with a number of ailments

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese in 2023 increased to 74.5 years, with longevity varying in different localities with a gap of 6.8 years between the lowest and highest figures.

Over 50% of Vietnamese cancer patients die within a year of diagnosis

The rising incidence of cancer in Vietnam is accompanied by a high mortality rate, with over half of cancer patients dying within a year of diagnosis.

China lacks durian growing areas, VN’s exports reach record high

Vietnam’s durian growing area has been increasing rapidly, with durian exports to the Chinese market setting new records.

Speculative investments suspected in Hanoi's unusual apartment price surge

As Hanoi apartment prices soar unexpectedly, real estate experts suspect speculative activities by investors may be inflating the market.

V-League instability worries Vietnam national football team and Kim Sang Sik

With Vietnam's professional football leagues gearing up for the 2024/2025 season, the shaky foundation of the V-League is causing alarm among fans and officials.

Vietnam's railway safety threatened by unregulated crossings

Vietnam has seen a significant increase in railway accidents, with the primary cause being unofficial crossings where drivers fail to heed oncoming trains.

Expensive bun rieu in HCM City popular with South Korean expat

Bun rieu (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) served at a restaurant in central district 1 in HCM City is made of expensive materials, including shrimp, fried bean curd and grilled chopped crab, priced at VND700,000.

PM Modi Invites Vietnamese to explore India's Buddhist heritage

Highlighting Buddhism as a shared heritage that spiritually connects India and Vietnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Vietnamese citizens to embark on a pilgrimage to India's Buddhist heartlands.

Vietnam and India issue joint declaration to boost strategic ties

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted a state visit to India from July 30 to August 1.

India’s Adani Group plans to invest 2 billion USD in Lien Chieu Port project

Adani Group, one of the leading firms in India, has proposed an investment of 2 billion USD in Lien Chieu Port in Da Nang to help perfect the logistics ecosystem in the city and the central region of Vietnam.

Personal appeals to 2G subscribers are needed to ensure shift to 5G service

The day for 2G cessation is nearing but there are still 10 million 2G subscribers. Experts believe that personalized communications to every citizen will help reduce the number of 2G subscribers.

Top 10 largest banks, private banks pay more than VND1 trillion in tax

Ten private banks paid over VND36.8 trillion worth of tax to the state in 2023, an increase of VND10.7 trillion over the year before. Each of the banks paid at least VND1 billion.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives warm welcome in India

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was warmly received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in India on August 1.

Ministry of Home Affairs to select future leaders for training via a test

Twenty-six candidates of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will take a test that will select preeminent civil servants and public employees who will be trained to become young leaders at different levels.

HCM City raises land price framework, but says housing prices won’t increase

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and the Environment said the new land price framework will adequately assess real estate market prices and won’t lead to property price increases.

Econometrics conference AMES 2024 kicks off in Vietnam

AMES 2024, the first major event organized by the International Association of Econometrics in Vietnam, brings together experts from around the globe to discuss the critical role of econometrics in the nation's rapid development.

Fish sour soup and fish hotpot from Vietnam make global top 57 list

Vietnam's fish sour soup, sweet and sour fish soup, and linh fish hotpot with sesbania flowers have been ranked among the 57 best fish dishes in the world by Taste Atlas.

Vietnam Football Federation urged to support players' international moves

The reluctance of Vietnamese footballers to play abroad is a worrying trend that may hinder the progress of Vietnamese football.