Concerns raised as Central Highlands province sees spike in earthquakes

The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum witnessed 33 earthquakes from 1903 to 2020 but has seen 169 just since last year, a massive growth from the previous century.

NA Chairman, Indian lower house speaker witness launch of new Vietnam-India air routes

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla attended a ceremony on April 19 in Hanoi to launch Vietjet Air's new direct air routes between Vietnam and India.

Vietnamese spices make deep inroads into international market

Despite facing stiff competition, Vietnamese spices are increasing their presence in demanding markets around the world as businesses take advantage of free trade agreements and adopt advanced technologies.

Casino operator RIC's shares to be delisted from HoSE next month

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE) has announced it will delist all the 28.7 million-plus shares of Royal International Corporation (RIC) as from May 16 as the firm has racked up heavy losses for three consecutive years.

Public villas in Hanoi face mounting problems

Old villas built before 1954 in the capital's centre have great locations, but most have deteriorated.

US donates nearly 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

The US government delivered an additional 1.7 million doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to Vietnam this week through the COVAX facility, bringing the total number of vaccines the U.S. government has supported in Vietnam to almost 40 million.

Foreign banks jostle for increased share

Earnings of international financial institutions in Vietnam have been inconsistent during the last few years due to focus on longer-term strategies, but some are experiencing a dramatic drop in fortunes.

Investments are flowing into proptech

As a growing number of companies in the real estate industry are embracing technology to promote their sales since the pandemic, investments are flowing into proptech start-ups to capture the opportunity.

ADC cable route projected to be operational by 2023

The Asia Direct Cable (ADC) international undersea cable route will be officially put into commercial operation by 2023 after completing the landing, Deputy General Director of Viettel Solutions Doan Dai Phong said on April 19.

Wind power ‘capitals’ see financial windfall

The Central Region and Central Highlands of Vietnam are considered the capitals of wind power. Many provinces have exceeded their budget revenue target for the first time thanks to wind power.

The right message is needed for the stock market amid a critical situation

The Prime Minister on April 11 sent an urgent telegram directing ministries and branches to take measures to stabilize the stock market and corporate bond market.

History becomes optional school subject, could affect patriotism education

The new general education program will be officially deployed in five months. History will no longer be a compulsory subject and will be optional.

Cash-strapped workers withdraw social insurance funds

Nearly one million people have applied for lump sum payout of social insurance because they are facing financial problems.

MOC gives guidance on procedures to build new US Embassy

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has asked the Hanoi People’s Committee to clarify if the new US Embassy building project is a “secret state construction work”.

No radio frequency auctioned for 13 years, NA debates amendment to law

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said the amendment aims to clarify the allocation of radio frequencies to telecom carriers, the transfer of frequencies and the handling of frequencies when licenses expire.

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Gia Han, youngest golfer in history to compete in national golf championship

She may only be 11 years old, but Nguyen Viet Gia Han is already making history.

Northern destinations celebrate summer festivals and events for April 30 and May 1

For the April 30 and May 1 holidays this year, various destinations in the north will launch attractive services and hold many festivals to start the summer tourism season after more than two years of "hibernation" due to the epidemic.

Vietnam’s inflation remains under control: Finance ministry

Fiscal policies such as tax cuts and freezing of payments have been supportive of the overall efforts of keeping inflation at bay.

Investors tip-toeing around real estate risk

Vietnam is moving towards developing a balanced capital market and reducing the pressure on capital supply for banks – a process that requires dealing with internal problems such as corporate bond issuances as well as land-right auctions.

Detailed entry requirements for international visitors to Vietnam

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Document No. 829/PA-BVHTTDL on its plan to reopen the tourism sector in the new normal.

Enjoying the timeless Phuc Linh cake of Hue

Phuc Linh cakes are an ancient tradition of Hue, itself the ancient royal capital city of Vietnam.

Axie Infinity CEO faced ‘mixed emotions’ when deciding to maintain the hacked game

At the moment when Ronin Network, the sidechain of Axie Infinity, was hacked, Nguyen Thanh Trung felt mixed emotions.

SEA Games 31: Delegates need to show negative Covid-19 test results, skip quarantine

The Ministry of Health launched an urgent dispatch on Covid-19 prevention and control measures for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on April 18.