Vietnamese scientists successfully restore expired satellite

Scientists of the Space Technology Institute under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and other Vietnamese experts have successfully restored the system control servers and enabled VNREDSat-1.

Vietnamese Ministry of Transport announces 10 new ports

Ten new ports have been added to the list of Vietnamese seaports, bringing the total number nationwide to 296.

After killing 108 in 2021, natural disasters remain unpredictable this year

A total of 108 people were killed due to natural disasters in Vietnam last year, and caused economic losses of up to VND5.2 trillion (US$226 million).

Stock market was close to collapsing in the past, but still moved forward

Since 2008, the Vietnamese stock market has gone through four difficult times, when the market was thought to collapse.

ERP puts business advances at centre

The Economic Restructuring Plan (ERP) is a continuation and concretisation associated with specific conditions of the next period.

Publishers compete to buy copyright of bestselling books

Stiff competition among publishers exists to buy the copyright of books, especially best-sellers.

Nha Trang’s xoi ca com a unique taste of the sea

Nha Trang is not only well known for its beautiful beaches and natural landscapes, but also many tasty dishes such as xôi (steamed sticky rice) with braised anchovies, locally known as xôi cá cơm.

Will bond defaults occur in Vietnam?

The case of Tan Hoang Minh has caused many investors to shrink back for fear of the collapse of the corporate bond market.

Upward trend providing new optimism

Vietnam has witnessed big strides with the major contributions from foreign investment, while the government vows to continue creating the best conditions for investors to perform in the country.

Int'l report reveals 13% of 13-17 years old in Vietnam feel lonely all the time

A survey of nearly 7,800 students, aged 13 to 17 years old in 81 schools across Vietnam, revealed that 13 per cent of them felt lonely most or all the time.

HCM City insists on self-determination in high school finals

In the last six years, HCM City has four times asked for autonomy in recognizing students finishing general education.

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Vietnam, the Cook Islands set up diplomatic ties

Mekong River's water level in red alert due to hydroelectric dams

Since the beginning of April, water levels of the Mekong River have been on red alert status, with the abnormal changes caused by the discharge from hydroelectric dams.

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HCM City port poised to increase refrigerated container services rates

VN painting "Mother and Child" sold for high price at Sotheby’s art auction

A piece of work titled “Mère et enfant” (Mother and Child) produced by French-Vietnamese painter Le Thi Luu was auctioned for EUR529,200 during an online session at Indochine of Sotheby’s.

Too strict medical declaration creating congestion in Tan Son Nhat Airport

Medical declaration procedures recently in Tan Son Nhat International Airport have caused severe congestion, tiring tourists and citizens out.

Finance Ministry proposes reduced tax for import petrol

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed the Government cut the most favoured nation (MFN) tariff for unleaded petrol from the current rate of 20 per cent to 12 per cent.

Hanoi counting down days to SEA Games extravaganza

After a bumpy year of trying to get the event up and running, Hanoi and other localities will finally host the 31st Southeast Asian Games from May 12.

Test kit procurement violations detected in Hanoi, HCMC, Health Ministry

The Government Inspectorate has found some signs of violating regulations on the procurement of Covid-19 test kits, medical supplies and equipment at the Ministry of Health and in Hanoi and HCMC after inspections were launched in early 2022.

Vietnam losses US$3 billion/year from waste

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam is among the top four countries with the largest amount of plastic waste discharged into the environment, estimated at more than 1.8 million tons per year.

Health ministry mulls COVID-19 as occupational disease

The Ministry of Health is drafting a circular to add COVID-19 to the list of occupational diseases, meaning that certain workers will be able to make social insurance claims if they contracted the coronavirus at work as Vietnam has dropped

Which is the top super app in Vietnam and Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia has seen the rise of “super apps” over the past few years, which is partly fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Girl suffers ‘blood sweating’ after social distancing anxiety

A 10-year-old girl in the southern province of Binh Duong has been diagnosed with Hematidrosis due to psychological problems caused by a long social distancing period during the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

Under-4-percent inflation rate tough to complete: Experts

Vietnam is likely to complete its target of 6.5 percent in economic growth for 2022, but the goal of keeping the inflation rate under 4 percent is tough, according to Assoc. Dr. To Trung Thanh from the National Economics University (NEU).

New policies being considered for electric cars

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to study policies to promote the development of the domestic automobile industry, in line with the growing global trend towards electric cars.