Ca Mau asks gov’t for $1.05 billion to urgently combat erosion

The province is asking for the the Government support it with VNĐ26.84 trillion, while it gets VNĐ2.31 trillion ($90.7 million) from the local budget and a further VNĐ2.05 trillion ($80.4 million) from socialised capital.

HCM City tests removing countdown timer displays on traffic light systems

The HCM City Department of Transportation said it is testing the removal of countdown timer displays on traffic light systems at four major intersections in the city to avoid cases of trying to run the light or suddenly braking and causing accidents.

Vietnam News Headlines June 28/2024

Vietnam adopts measures to have EC's IUU "yellow card" removed: Indonesian expert

Philippine tax cut opens up new opportunities for Vietnamese rice exports

The reduction of the rice import tax by the Philippines will create more advantages and increase opportunities for Vietnamese rice to enter the market later this year, insiders said.

VNX sees first fall in profit in three years

The Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) reported a decrease of 11% year-on-year in net revenue to more than 3 trillion VND, according to the audited consolidated financial statements for 2023.

Quang Ngai, Da Nang approve endangered langurs conservation projects

Two conservation projects to protect two endangered primates species – red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus) and grey-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix cinerea) – have been approved by the central city of Da Nang and Quang Ngai province.

Binh Dinh Festival to promote sea tuna delicacies

Talented Vietnamese and international chefs will gather to showcase their special dishes made of ocean tuna at a festival held in the southern central province of Binh Dinh next month.

Man volunteers to help control traffic flow in Thanh Hoa

For two years, a man in Thanh Hoa has showed up on Highway No 47, not minding the pouring rain or scorching sun. He has helped thousands of workers return home safely after a day of hard work.

Tourism boom a boost to economy: VinaCapital

The recovery in tourist arrivals is expected to continue, adding more than 1 percentage point to Vietnam’s GDP growth this year, Michael Kokalari, a chartered financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital, has said.

‘Zero-dong’ resolution to promote online public services

The Hanoi People’s Council has decided to exempt people from fees when conducting 82 administrative procedures online, believing that the move will encourage people to use online public services.

Russian National Orchestra to perform in Hanoi in October

The Russian National Orchestra (RNO) will perform at Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi on October 12 – 13 during the Vietnam Airlines Classic – Hanoi Concert (VACC 2024), the organiser said on June 27.

Family of brain-dead man donates his kidneys to save two patients

On the evening of June 20, at Phu Tho Hospital, a very special humane action took place: the doctors bowed their heads in gratitude to a brain-dead man before starting an operation to remove two of his kidneys to be transplanted into two patients.

Foreigners advised to visit bank branches for biometric verification

Foreign customers, who do not have chip-based ID cards, can visit bank branches and bank staff will guide them to register biometric information directly at the counter.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to China: Key highlights and achievements

In a special speech at the opening session of the WEF Dalian Conference (China) in front of about 1,700 guests from 80 countries, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared Vietnam's inspiring story of innovation, integration, and development.

Relic sites across Vietnam record significant donation income in 2023

The total amount of money collected by relics throughout Vietnam in 2023 reached 4,100 billion VND (US$178 million).

Ha Long authorities crack down on inappropriate beach performances

The Ha Long City Party Committee (Quang Ninh Province), has issued a directive requesting the Ha Long City People's Committee to address violations against businesses that perform sensitive content on the beach.

The Lancet honours Vietnamese doctors' research

An article on a research study by doctors at Ho Chi Minh City-based My Duc Hospital was recently published in The Lancet, a highly respected international medical journal in the world.

Four Vietnamese pork dishes featured in Taste Atlas' Top 100

The culinary website Taste Atlas recently listed Vietnamese bun cha, com tam suon, nem lui, and thit kho in the "Top 100 Best Pork Dishes in the World."

Hanoi warned about more dengue fever cases as Breteau index exceeds threshold

The Hanoi Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the Breteau index (BI) has exceeded the threshold in several outbreaks in the capital city, making dengue fever increasingly complicated.

Vietnamese products sold on Amazon skyrocket by 300% in five years

The volume of Vietnamese products exported and sold on Amazon e-commerce platform of the United States has increased by 300% over the past five years, heard a forum held in Hanoi on June 27.

Southeast Asia rowing, canoeing championships kick off in Hai Phong

The 2024 Southeast Asia Rowing and Canoeing, U19 and U23 Championships kicked off in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 27.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to make first official visit to South Korea

On June 27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, at the invitation of South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo and his wife, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife will pay an official visit to South Korea from June 30 to July 3.

Government proposes nearly US$40 million for Gia Binh Airport development

The Government plans to allocate $38.5 million for the Gia Binh airport project, $77 million for the Tuyen Quang - Ha Giang expressway project, and $58.46 million for two projects of the Supreme People's Court.

USD price reaches historic high, surpasses VND26,000 in free market

The USD price in the free market has surged past 26,000 VND/USD (selling), marking its highest level ever. This new peak sees the free USD price nearly 700 VND higher in the buying price compared to bank rates.

Vietnamese doctors treat ultra-rare disease in 19-year-old patient

A 19-year-old male patient has been diagnosed with a rare disease that has never been recorded in Vietnamese medical literature. Globally, the incidence of this disease is 1 in 1 million people.