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Alexandra Huynh lives out Serie A dream with Napoli

It’s the dream of many Vietnamese football fans to watch stars like Nguyen Quang Hai strut their stuff against the best in Europe, but few know that one woman of Vietnamese heritage is already living out that dream.

Annual textile and garment exports down for first time in 25 years

The total export value of the textile and garment industry is forecast to reach about US$33.5-34 billion this year, a year-on-year decrease of 14-15 per cent, but higher than the forecast of $30-31 billion in April.

 

Hand-embroidered masks during COVID-19

The most effective weapon in the war on COVID-19 is face masks. 

Da Nang monkeys flood city in search of food

Hundreds of monkeys from the Son Tra Peninsula in Danang City have recently flocked into the city to seek food.

VND4 trillion tower: no buyer after 10 years

Many buildings up for sale cannot find buyers.

Freight and logistics stocks on the rise despite pandemic

Freight and logistics stocks have seen major gains since the beginning of 2020 even as the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy.

 

Hanoi to open five metro routes in 10 years

Hanoi authorities plan to have five metro lines in operation by 2030, announced Nguyen The Hung, vice chairman of Hanoi People's Committee.

Airlines violating Covid-19 prevention regulations will have to stop int’l flights

Airlines whose staff violate regulations on quarantine and Covid-19 infection prevention and control, causing community transmission, will have to temporarily suspend all international flights, 

HCM City face mask sale stronger after new Covid-19 outbreak

Many people in HCM City have flocked to buy face masks due to the new Covid-19 community cases in the area.

Fire destroys 10 wood workshops in Hanoi

A fire broke out at a wood workshop in Thach That District, Hanoi City, and then spread to nine adjacent wood workshops this morning, December 1, gutting an area of some 1,000 square meters.

VN sugar industry calls for fair competition

The sugar industry is facing many challenges and unfair competition from imported and smuggled goods, experts told a conference held in Hanoi on December 1.

Vietnam suspends 33 commercial flights to repatriate nationals

Plans for 33 commercial flights to bring home stranded citizens from Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Taiwan (China) have been suspended in line with PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s order following the detection of new COVID-19 cases in HCM City.

Vietnam treasures solidarity, friendship with Cuba: Deputy PM

Vietnam and Cuba have enjoyed a special friendship, solidarity and mutual trust in the past six decades, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on December 1.

Vietnam to continue with efforts to realise APEC Vision 2040: Official

APEC leaders recently adopted the APEC Vision 2040, and Vietnam will actively contribute to its realisation to help build an open, dynamic, resilient, and peaceful Asia-Pacific community, according to Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Vietnamese leaders congratulate US President-elect Joe Biden

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 30 sent congratulations to Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. on his election as President of the US.

Tax hike worries ride-hailing drivers, but their companies actually pay the tax

Under a new regulation, from December 5, ride-hailing services will be taxed 10 percent instead of the current 3 percent.

Four killed, two missing as flash floods hit Central Highlands, South Central regions

Four people had been killed and two others missing because of widespreading flooding, triggered by adverse downpours, in the Central Highlands and the South Central region, as of 6:00pm on December 1.

Vietnam’s oldest rock band introduces new lead vocalist

Rocker Pham Anh Khoa has been announced as the newest member of the famous Vietnamese rock band Bức Tường (The Wall), becoming the lead vocalist of the country's oldest rock band.

HCM City speeds up projects to improve quality of life for urbanites

HCM City is speeding up urban projects in the suburbs and inter-regional areas, including major roads, in an aim to improve the quality of life for its citizens.

Diabetes in younger adults on the rise

The incidence of type 2 diabetes in younger adults has increased dramatically in Vietnam, doctors have said.