Vietnamese app developers eye Russian market with Yandex's support

Yandex, Russia's largest technology company, believes that apps developed by Vietnamese programmers can find a user base in Russian-speaking markets.

The 25-letter name: Danh Thi Mong Thuy Viet Kieu On's humorous journey

With her long and complex name, a woman from Kien Giang province has encountered many humorous situations, even on her wedding day.

Chinese Ambassador highlights VN's role as key connector in global rail network

Vietnam is poised to become a crucial hub linking ASEAN, Europe, and Central Asia through three major railway projects connecting Vietnam and China, said Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam, Xiong Bo.

Int'l kite festival to take place in Quang Nam

An International Kite Festival, featuring 100 kite varieties from 10 countries worldwide, will be held by the central coastal province of Quang Nam from July 25 to 28.

Vietnam’s steel exports affected by EU’s extension of safeguard measures

The European Commission has extended safeguard measures on steel products for two more years until June 2026, impacting many steel exporting countries, including Vietnam.

Da Nang needs new products for tourists to stay longer: Official

The central city of Da Nang needs to mobilise resources to offer new products to attract more visitors and keep them there longer, Director of the municipal Department of Statistics Tran Van Vu has said.

Vietnamese contestant wins Mister Supranational Asia 2024 title

Vietnamese model Do Quang Tuyen brought home the Mister Supranational Asia 2024 title on the final night of the Mister Supranational 2024 male pageant held in Poland on July 5.

Waste-to-energy projects need to be accelerated to address pollution

With the advent of waste-to-energy technology, the concepts of ’environment and economy’ can progress in tandem with no longer any need to trade off or sacrifice one for the other.

Vietnam's path to a green economy: Challenges and opportunities

Vietnam is progressing its energy transition by decreasing its dependence on fossil fuel-based electricity and prioritising the development of clean, sustainable energy sources to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

Vietnamese official to referee 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup

Referee Truong Quoc Dung is one of 39 officials who will work at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 later this year.

Vietnamese team to play friendly matches against India and Lebanon

The VFF hopes that the October FIFA Days will be an important opportunity for Vietnam's coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to prepare for the 2024 ASEAN Cup, which will begin in November.

Tourism week promotes Quang Binh as unique destination

The week starts with a conference on developing rural and community-based tourism of Quảng Bình on July 6 in Le Thuy district.

Vietnam ready for smart tourism era

Vietnam is ranked as the second most prepared nation in Southeast Asia for smart tourism.

Rail transport gains two-digit growth

In the first six months of the year, Vietnam Railway Corporation's total revenue rose by 10 per cent year-on-year to more than VNĐ4.5 trillion, including VNĐ3 trillion from the parent company, up by 11.2 per cent.

Newspaper business: Bright spots and bottlenecks

The economics of journalism and communications has become more complex than ever. New driving forces for journalism development are a hot topic of discussion among  press agencies and policymakers.

$1.1b needed to upgrade 15 km section of HCM City-Binh Duong ring road

Nearly VNĐ28.3 trillion (US$1.1 billion) will be required to widen a 15.3 km section of Ring Road 3 that will connect HCM City and Binh Duong Province when constructed in the next few years.

Hanoi to go green with electric buses by 2035

Between 2026 and 2030, Hanoi aims for a mix of electric buses (50 per cent_ and buses powered by cleaner burning fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) (50 per cent).

Programme introduces reasons for Russian tourists to travel to Vietnam

Ten reasons why Russian tourists should visit Vietnam at least once in their lifetime were presented by representatives of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) at a tourism promotion programme on July 3 in Russia.

Vietnam Airlines to receive new planes this month

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will receive new Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-10 planes in July, the airline has announced.

Vietnam-Japan Festival underway in Da Nang

The Vietnam-Japan Festival in the central beach city of Da Nang opened on July 4 evening.

Vietnam and Russia promote cooperation in sports

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Sports of Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on promoting physical education and sports ties within the framework of the ongoing Vietnamese Cultural Days in Russia.

Hanoi accelerates cashless payments for parking fees

Hanoi is stepping up efforts to transition to cashless payments for parking fees, with a focus on incentivising residents and businesses while cracking down on non-compliant facilities.

Developing EV charging stations crucial for promoting green transport: Insiders

Developing charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) is an important part of the country’s scheme to promote the use of EVs in Vietnam to build a green transport system, according to insiders.

Telecom carriers to stop 2G-only subscriptions by September

Telcos have been warned that they will not be granted 900MHz/1800MHz wavebands, which are now being used by mobile network operators and will terminate in September, if they still have 2G-only subscribers.

Man boasting of 'secret' way to earn money owns business with modest income

Nguyen Thanh Tien had introduced himself as the best-paid real estate expert in Vietnam, who teaches the secret to earn millions of dollars, own islands, and get rich from real estate. However, his business is incurring losses.