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Boxer beats Spainish rival to advance to World Championship’s semifinals

Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Thi Tam trounced Spanish rival Laura Fuertes 5-0 in the women's light flyweight category to advance to the semifinals of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi.

Ministry of Health warns of possible outbreaks of dangerous diseases

In its yesterday’s official dispatch to people's committees of provinces and cities on organizing the implementation of the 2023 epidemic prevention plan, the Ministry of Health warned of possible outbreaks of dangerous diseases.

Another enterprise issues bonds, real estate bonds increase in value

A real estate firm has successfully raised funds by issuing VND4.7 trillion worth of corporate bonds. Just days before, another real estate firm also successfully issued VND2.3 trillion worth of bonds.

Stock market violations to face stricter sanctions

The State Securities Commission (SSC) will review the Law on Securities and related decrees to complete the legal framework, and strengthen sanctions for violations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors.

Association calls for pilot implementation of battery-powered taxis

The Hanoi Taxi Association is urging for the pilot implementation of battery-powered cabs to reduce environmental impact and stay abreast of global trends.

Vietnam strives to eliminate malaria once and for all

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to review, amend, and supplement professional guidelines to ensure nationwide implementation and assess the National Strategy for Malaria Prevention, Control, and Elimination by 2020.

Workplace of famed Swiss scientist given National Historic Site status

Alexandre Yersin's workplace on Hon Ba Mountain, located in Suot Cat Commune of Khanh Hoa, has been accorded the status of a national historic site by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

HCMC calls on downtown enterprises to allow public to use their restrooms

District 1 of HCM City is going to build new public restrooms and request local enterprises to open their bathrooms to the public to alleviate the shortage in the area.

Japan becomes largest consumer of Vietnamese crab

Vietnam’s export of crab and other crustaceans to Japan generated US$8.1 million during the first two months of the year, up 128% compared to the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Yonex Sunrise attracts badminton players from 17 countries

The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2023 kicks off in Hanoi on March 22, attracting 309 local and foreign players from 17 countries and territories around the world.

Vietnam likely to be invited to G7 Summit in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced in New Delhi that he would invite leaders of Vietnam and seven other countries to a Group of Seven summit to be held in Hiroshima City this May.

Drugs smuggling scandal: four flight attendants released

Authorities on March 22 released four Vietnam Airlines attendants who had been detained for allegedly smuggling more than 11 kilograms of drugs from France to Vietnam.

HCM City detects cluster of H1N1 influenza A infections in school

Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a cluster of 20 H1N1 influenza A infections at a local primary school in District 10, the Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (HCDC).

Vietnamese to become official linguistic subject in two Italian universities

The Vietnamese language will be taught at two universities in Italy - University of Naples "L'Orientale" and Ca' Foscari University of Venice from next year, according to Pietro P. Masina.

Laos suspends pork imports from Vietnam

The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced the suspension of pork imports from Vietnam and other countries hit by the outbreak of African swine fever.

Vietnamese food named among world’s top best dishes

Vietnamese dishes including bo kho (stewed beef), bo nhung dam (beef in vinegar hot pot) and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes.

Vietnam joins Multilateral Convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance

OECD and Vietnam on March 22 signed the world’s most wide-reaching international treaty for multilateral tax cooperation, the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAAC).

VND85 trillion buried in unused wind power turbines

“You would feel tormented if you saw a vast field of wind turbines, each of which is worth VND150 billion, standing still for the last year,” a renewable-energy investor said.

Central region targets Indian tourists

Taking full advantage of non-stop air routes from New Delhi and Mumbai to Da Nang which were just launched in late 2022, the central provinces of Da Nang, Quang Nam and Hue are running a race to lure Indian travelers.

Credit Suisse escapes ‘Lehman moment’, Vietnam unaffected

Vietnam’s economy is well supported by its policy, but headwinds in the world’s financial market, with risks from the European and American financial systems, have caused concern.