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HCMC kindergarten class suspended from operation for child abuse

The perpetrator of the child abuse was L.T.B.N., who is also the owner of this kindergarten class.

CAAV requests airlines to increase flights on domestic routes during holidays

The booking rates on flights from Hanoi and HCM City to localities had mostly reached over 75 per cent on the first day of the official holiday, April 27.

Heavy showers, hail hit Lao Cai

The hailstones measured 2-3cm, some as large as hen’s eggs.

Auction for gold bullion to continue on April 25

Another bidding session for 16,800 taels of gold bullion will be held on April 25, the State Bank of Vietnam said in a statement.

Inspection commission examines violations by some Party organisations, officials

The Inspection Commission of the Party Central Committee convened its 40th meeting in Hanoi on April 23-24.

Semiconductor workforce development a breakthrough: PM

Human resources development in semiconductors should be considered a breakthrough in personnel training, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a conference in Hanoi on April 24.

LNG-fired power too expensive, pricing problems remain unsettled

LNG-fired power is seen as a good solution to emission reductions because power plants running on LNG generate 50 percent fewer CO2 emissions than one burning coal. But production costs will be high, VND2,400-2,800/kwh.

Three Vietnamese female referees to officiate at U17 Women's Asian Cup finals

Three Vietnamese female referees have been invited to officiate at the 2024 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup finals, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced.

Shopee, Lazada, TikTok earn trillions of VND from beauty, skincare products

The total retail revenue of the five largest e-commerce platforms in Vietnam (Shopee, Lazada, Tiki, Sendo and Tiktok Shop), reached VND71 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. A large proportion of revenue came from skincare products.

Chinese nationals arrested for involvement in illegal exit to Laos

Border guards of the central Quang Tri province have arrested four Chinese citizens and a Vietnamese man for their involvement in organising illegal exit from the nation into Laos.

Vietnamese beauty judges Miss Eco International 2024

Nguyen Thanh Ha, the winner of Miss Eco International 2023, is currently working as a member of the judging panel of the beauty pageant’s 2024 edition which is being held in Egypt in April.

Standard Chartered lowers Vietnamese GDP growth forecast to 6%

Standard Chartered Bank has moved to lower Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast for the year to 6% from the previous figure of 6.7% due to lower-than-expected growth in the first quarter of the year and global trade headwinds.

Vietnam reports increase in hand, foot, and mouth cases

Since the beginning of this year the country has recorded a total of 13,746 cases of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD), an increase of 2.5 times compared to the same period from 2023, according to the Ministry of health.

National awards honour 84 technical innovations

Eighty-four works were honoured with the 17th National Technical Innovation Awards at a ceremony held in Hanoi on April 23.

PM chairs meeting of national committee for digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the eighth meeting of the National Committee for Digital Transformation on April 24.

More officials investigated for suspected links with Phuc Son Group JSC

The police have officially started legal proceedings against Vice Chairman of the Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Khuoc and five others for their suspected involvement in the case at the Phuc Son Group JSC.

Ministry of Health drafts decree to enhance cosmetics management

Out of 965 domestic production facilities, only 35 meet the standards set by ASEAN for good manufacturing practices in cosmetics.

Vietnam to launch new satellite as Vinasat-1 operation expires

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has instructed the Authority of Radio Frequency Management (ARFM) and VNPT to submit plans to launch new satellites to replace Vinasat-1.

Vietnam urged to build legal corridor for AI industry

Vietnam needs a policy on artificial intelligence (AI) to help this industry develop strongly, while minimising risks, according to insiders.

Miss Eco Teen Int'l 2021 opens debut concert of Saigon Int'l Student Orchestra

The Saigon International Student Orchestra (SISO) made their first public appearance with a debut concert held at VOH Music One - Opera House in HCM City.