Ho Chi Minh Road is yet to be completed after 5 National Assembly terms

National Assembly deputies on June 6 discussed and reviewed the implementation of Resolution 66/2013/QH13 and the plan to implement the Ho Chi Minh Road project.

Find Hue’s distinctive flavor in this dish

Food lovers will find it hard to resist the baby clam vermicelli —a signature dish from Hue City, a combination of soft baby clams, roasted peanuts and local herbs.

Hanoi, HCMC authorities blamed for delayed urban railway projects

In a report to National Assembly deputies, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) has updated the progress of urban railway projects in Hanoi and HCM City.

Le Hong Son assigned to operate affairs of Hanoi People’s Committee

Le Hong Son has been assinged to be in charge of and operate affairs of the Party Civil Affairs Committee and the Hanoi People’s Committee.

Three former senior govt officials detained for involvement in test kit case

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on June 7 decided to prosecute and arrest three former officials of Hanoi and ministries for their role in a COVID-19 test kit scam at Viet A Technologies JSC.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 7

EVFTA helps push up Vietnam's spice, fruit, vegetable export to EU

Standing Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen assigned to take charge of Health Ministry

Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy Minister of the Health Ministry Do Xuan Tuyen has been assigned to temporarily take charge of the operation of the Health Ministry as from June 7.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 7

National Assembly to conduct Q&A on agriculture, rural development

Nguyen Thanh Long dismissed from NA, health minister posts; Hanoi City chairman unseated

The National Assembly (NA) on June 7 approved resolutions on the dismissal of Nguyen Thanh Long from the positions as the deputy of the 15th legislature and the Health Minister over his wrongdoings related to a COVID-19 test kit scam.

Over 2,200 motorbikes and cars burnt down in HCM City parking lot

As many as 2,200 motorbikes and cars were burnt down when a parking lot run by traffic police in Thu Duc City under Ho Chi Minh City caught fire on Monday afternoon.

Three-wheeled vehicles still running on Hanoi streets

Super-old motorbikes without lights or mirrors carrying bulky items are still running on streets of Hanoi, threatening the safety of others.

Deputy health minister Nguyen Truong Son tenders resignation

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son has tendered his resignation while the Health Ministry is under inspection in a Covid test kit scam.

NA’s Economic Committee agrees with Gov’t proposal to build three expressways

The National Assembly’s Economic Committee agreed with the Government’s proposal to invest in building three expressways along Chau Doc-Can Tho-Soc Trang; Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot; and Bien Hoa-Vung Tau.

An Hao Solar Power Plant operates efficiently: USAID Vietnam

During a recent meeting with officials of the Sao Mai Group, Ms. Christine Gandomi, deputy director of the Program Development Office for USAID Vietnam, said: “The An Hao Solar Power Plant operates with very high efficiency.”

HCM City: Workers allowed to live in IZs, 20,300 canal bank houses relocated

Workers in HCM City can live temporarily in industrial zones from July 15 towards ensuring smooth production and related business activities, municipal authorities say.

Bringing Vietnam-Oman relations to new heights

With many advantages, Vietnam and Oman still have plenty of room to promote bilateral cooperation in many areas, especially in the fields of economics, trade and investment.

Wind power plants operate at half capacity

Wind power plants nationwide have a total designed capacity of 3,980 megawatts, but they are operating at a maximum of 2,000 megawatts per day, according to the National Load Dispatch Center.

VN aims to attract half of Fortune Global 500 by 2030

Vietnam wants to attract up to 50 percent of the Fortune-listed 500 global largest corporations in the future.

Vietnam to build 5,000 kilometers of highway by 2030

Since April 2021, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has had working sessions with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to discuss the plan on building highways in 2021-2025, with a vision towards 2030.

Vietnam’s stock market upgrade to bring in billions of dollars: Experts

High market liquidity, information transparency, and expanding foreign ownership limits are expected to further attract foreign investors.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Cong Tac forced to resign

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Cong Tac has been forced to resign under a disciplinary measure due to his serious violations of regulations and mistakes in performing his duties.

Mother Goddesses Worship - VN identity in the common cultural flow of humanity

The worship of Mother Goddesses affirms Vietnamese identity in the common cultural flow of humanity.

Walking in the middle of the ocean

To experience the feeling of walking on the sea without any tools, visitors should come to island cluster of Diep Son in Van Ninh District, in the South Central Coastal province of Khanh Hoa.

VN central bank reports VND2.2 quadrillion worth of real estate loans, points out risks

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has submitted to National Assembly’s deputies a report on issues raised at the third session of the 15th National Assembly, noting risks in real estate, securities and corporate bond lending.

Vietnam should focus on money spent, not just the number of foreign tourists

Vietnam is likely to receive five million foreign travelers this year, but it will be a difficult task.