Some 1,800 trucks still stranded at Lang Son border gates

As many as 1,794 trucks were still stranded at three border gates in the northern province of Lang Son as of May 30, and the problem is far from being solved soon as the number of trucks transporting goods to these border gates is increasingly huge

Binh Dinh martial arts seek UNESCO honour

The south-central province of Binh Dinh has approved a draft plan to complete a dossier of its Traditional Martial Arts and submit it to UNESCO for registration on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Postal service to become essential infrastructure of digital economy

Under the national post development strategy, which has received the Prime Minister’s approval, the postal service will become an essential infrastructure of the country and the digital economy, especially e-commerce, by 2025.

Binh Lieu home to cultural and natural spectacles

Around 240 kilometers from Hanoi, Binh Lieu District in Quang Ninh Province boasts majestic landscapes and a unique local culture.

Thu Thiem land auction: NA’s Economics Committee shows how prices were inflated

The National Assembly’s Economics Committee has given its opinion about the land-use rights auction at the Thu Thiem new urban area in HCM City, assessing positive and negative impacts of the auction on socio-economic development.

Vietnam Economic Forum to discuss real estate issues, supply chain disruptions

The labor force, the capital market, real estate market, digital transformation, and supply chain diversification will be topics discussed at the Vietnam Economic Forum 2022, slated for June 5.

Global-standard IT services with CMC Global

Being in the TOP 3 IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam, CMC Global proves its position with outstanding technological products, services, and solutions, helping customers worldwide transform their digital capabilities flexibly and effectively.

Fuel prices hit all-time highs

The retail prices of oil and petrol continued to rise yesterday following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance with new costs topping a record VND31,000 a litre.

New vestiges found during excavation at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Thang Long-Ha Noi Heritage Preservation Centre announced on June 1 that archeologists have discovered new vestiges while conducting an excavation at Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Vietnam successfully produces vaccine against African swine fever

Vietnam has successfully produced a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF), said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien on June 1.

Vietnamese tattoo artist enters Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, a 28-year-old tattoo artist, has been named in the Art category of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list 2022.

Ministry assigns elite police to search for escaping prisoner

A convicted killer has escaped from prison and is on the run.

Funds keep an eye on blockchain projects for investment opportunities

The investment capital flow is eyeing blockchain projects, offering significant opportunities for Vietnam where this technology was booming to have unicorns in the global blockchain market.

Vietnam eSports see bright future after SEA Games 31

At SEA Games 31, held in Vietnam, eSports for the second time became a sport for official competition.

HCM City coffee shop displays thousands of artifacts of Covid-19 era

The authorities of Phu Nhuan District in Ho Chi Minh City have worked with a local coffee shop to organize an exhibition of paintings and artifacts to look back at the past year of fighting against Covid-19.

Two films of Trinh Cong Son to be released in June

Two movies about legendary musician Trinh Cong Son, entitled “Em va Trinh” (Trinh and I) and “Trinh Cong Son”, will be released at the same time on June 17, 2022, the producer has announced.

Banking industry inundated with bad debts

A report submitted to the National Assembly for extending the application period for Resolution 42/2017/QH14 on bad debts settlement by credit institutions (CIs) states that bad debts as of August 15, 2017, were at VND541.6 trillion.

US seeks to deepen relations with Vietnam: American ambassador

One of the important outcomes of the ASEAN-US Special Summit is the pledge of the US and ASEAN to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Central bank inspectorate probes several banks holding corporate bonds

The State Bank of Vietnam has been conducting inspections into seven banks that have invested in corporate bonds following the Prime Minister’s instruction ordering relevant authorities to tighten legal compliance in the stock and bond markets.

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Some US$268 mln to develop three northern IPs

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HCMC to have 150-ha multi-function park

PM appoints new Deputy Minister of Health

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to appoint Ms. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong as a new Deputy Minister of Health.

More than three million passengers have travelled the Hanoi Metro

Statistics from Hanoi Metro Company show that, from its first day of commercial operation in November last year to May 26, more than 3.1 million passengers have used the Cat Linh-Ha Dong 2A line.

Former Danang official detained for allegedly receiving bribes

Danang investigators have pressed charges against Dam Quang Hung, former chairman of Lien Chieu District in Danang, for allegedly accepting bribes, Vu Xuan Vien, director of the municipal Police Department, confirmed on May 30.

Manga figure hobbyist builds collection in smart home

Some believe collecting action figures is a hobby not suitable for a grown man, but Vietnam has many clubs for those who love such comic book figures to share their interest and discuss the latest trends.