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Vietnam Airlines, Hong Kong International Airport cooperate to open new routes

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) (China) will work together to develop new air routes under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the former presented to its Hong Kong partner on August 1.

Vietnam, Japan collaborate to streamline overseas worker placement

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan met with Kubo Yoshitomo, Deputy Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, on August 1.

US backs Da Nang in combating transnational crime

Currently, Da Nang has official cooperative ties with three US cities, namely Oakland in California State; Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania State; and Houston in Texas Sate.

Vietnam among Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies next decade: Report

The six leading economies in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1% over the next decade.

Vietnam’s fresh pomelo licensed to export to RoK

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has officially announced regulations for importing fresh pomelos from Vietnam on its website.

Development of market economy: Vietnam's renewal milestone

Implementing the renewal process, Vietnam has transitioned from a centrally planned economy to a market one, while actively and comprehensively integrating into the international community and promoting industrialisation and modernisation.

Over 6 billion VND to spend for Siki gibbon conservation in Quang Binh

A grant of over 6 billion VND (238,000 USD) for a Siki gibbon (Nomascus siki ) conservation project in the biodiversity-rich Truong Son mountain range, Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province, has been approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam becomes top ASEAN exporter to EU on back of EVFTA

August 1, 2020, marked a significant milestone for Vietnam and the European Union (EU) as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect.

New vehicles to have to undergo emission testing after 2-3 years of use

The Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, which will take effect from January 1, 2025, stipulates that motorcycle emission testing must protect the environment.

Used car market sees robust recovery: report

The domestic used car market has shown a robust recovery in the first half of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from the slump experienced in 2023, according to industry insiders.

Exploring 200-year-old artifacts in Long An's iconic pagoda

Long An's renowned ancient pagoda is home to treasures dating back more than 200 years, presented by Lord Nguyen to honor the sanctuary where he once sought shelter.

Deadly cyanide still being sold illegally in Vietnam

Many cases of poisoning with cyanide have been found recently, stunning society. A question has been raised: why it is so easy to buy the toxin in Vietnam?

An Giang specialty: crickets more expensive than meat

Crickets fried in fish sauce, a specialty of Tri Ton area in An Giang, attracts both domestic and foreign gourmets.

Vietnamese life expectancy rises, but elderly live with a number of ailments

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese in 2023 increased to 74.5 years, with longevity varying in different localities with a gap of 6.8 years between the lowest and highest figures.

Over 50% of Vietnamese cancer patients die within a year of diagnosis

The rising incidence of cancer in Vietnam is accompanied by a high mortality rate, with over half of cancer patients dying within a year of diagnosis.

China lacks durian growing areas, VN’s exports reach record high

Vietnam’s durian growing area has been increasing rapidly, with durian exports to the Chinese market setting new records.

Speculative investments suspected in Hanoi's unusual apartment price surge

As Hanoi apartment prices soar unexpectedly, real estate experts suspect speculative activities by investors may be inflating the market.

V-League instability worries Vietnam national football team and Kim Sang Sik

With Vietnam's professional football leagues gearing up for the 2024/2025 season, the shaky foundation of the V-League is causing alarm among fans and officials.

Vietnam's railway safety threatened by unregulated crossings

Vietnam has seen a significant increase in railway accidents, with the primary cause being unofficial crossings where drivers fail to heed oncoming trains.

Expensive bun rieu in HCM City popular with South Korean expat

Bun rieu (Vietnamese crab noodle soup) served at a restaurant in central district 1 in HCM City is made of expensive materials, including shrimp, fried bean curd and grilled chopped crab, priced at VND700,000.