60,000 SEA Games mascots ready for medal winners, spectators

A total of 60,000 stuffed animals of Sao La, the mascot of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), have been produced as gifts for fans and athletes who win medals at the games, according to the organizing board.

The real-life heroes who saved people in peril

Many courageous individuals have heroically saved people in emergency cases this year.

HCMC proposes suspending on-arrival health declaration at Tan Son Nhat airport

The government of HCMC has written to the Ministry of Health proposing suspending the on-arrival health declaration requirement at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Banks raise deposit interest rates as cash flow slows

Experts predictions have come true: banks have raised deposit interest rates to attract more capital.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 23

Vietnam Airlines Group adds over 50,000 seats for upcoming holidays

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 23

Travel ban imposed on two islands in Khanh Hoa to ensure security of military base

Viettel builds the largest data center in Vietnam

Military run telecoms group Viettel has just announced a plan to build the largest data center in Vietnam with a total investment of VND6,000 billion.

Vietnam on way to become new global manufacturing hub

Vietnam is now on its way to becoming a new global manufacturing centre.

Pad made of dragon fruit peels by Vietnamese girls wins The Earth Prize 2022

Team Adorbsies, made up of three Vietnamese girls, has been proclaimed as the recipient of the 100,000 USD grand prize that comes with "The Earth Prize 2022 Winner" title.

Vietnamese man rows boat to India to get married

During 18 days of floating on the sea, Hung only ate uncooked instant noodles and drank water.

Businesses baulk at seaport payment inconsistencies

Many businesses in the south are suffering from added financial burdens, with newly-introduced seaport fees differing wildly among localities and affecting their activities.

Thu Thiem land auction spawns conspiracy theories

Though there were problems in the case of the Thu Thiem land auction, experts say that auctions should not be restricted, and businesses should not be treated as if they are a plague.

The blockchain newcomers playing towards the next level

Cryptocurrency, blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT) – these are terms that are now widely discussed in every major economic sector, including in the entertainment and video game industry.

ASIM Telecom gets network licence

ASIM Telecom, developer of LOCAL mobile network, has officially been given a licence to establish a public telecom network from March 31, becoming the 8th network in the Vietnamese market.

Regions seek green bespoke investment

Many destinations across the country are now offering attractive invitations for investors in green tourism projects that bring more sustainable value to the environment, indigenous communities, and local economies.

Investments in game, payment and e-commerce startups soar

Total investment capital in Vietnam’s startups in 2021 reached $1.4 billion, or 1.5 times higher than 2019.

'The old garbage man' cleaning up Hoi An

Locals in Hoi An City, central Quang Nam Province, are used to seeing the old man with a trolley walking along the roads and beaches every day to pick up rubbish. He has become something of a local celebrity.

‘Bonus’ score scheme used for university enrollment stirs controversy

Many students who get high exam scores fail to enter universities, while others who get lower exam scores successfully enroll in universities. This is due to the so-called bonus score scheme.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 22

Vietnam, China complete joint patrol at sea

History to no longer be compulsory in high schools

The Ministry of Education and Training has provided more details on the announcement that history will no longer be a compulsory subject for high school students in the 2022-2023 academic year.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 22

Vietnam Blockchain Union makes debut

Vietnam’s textile exports jump to 10-year high

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports in the first quarter of the year reached nearly US$8.7 billion, up 20.3% year-on-year, the highest ever since 2012, according to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The problems of Gen Z

Generation Z are believed to be happier than their parents and grandparents because they can enjoy better material conditions, but they also have problems.

Women’s beach handball event removed from SEA Games 31

The nation will not hold the women’s beach handball event at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 31, according to the organising board.

Midfielder Quang Hai set to sign for Austrian club

Vietnamese midfield maestro Nguyen Quang Hai has reached a preliminary agreement to sign with LASK, an Austrian professional football club.