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From gridlock to green cities: Vietnam's urban transport challenge

Large cities like Hanoi and HCM City are facing serious traffic congestion, air pollution, urban flooding, and urban heat island, calling for more effective solutions to limit personal vehicles.

Abandoned resettlement housing proposed for social housing conversion

There are about 13,000 abandoned apartments in Hanoi and HCM City

Safety skills for children more important than ever

Many families also teach their children simple lessons such as how to open the driver’s door when forgotten in the car or what to do if fire breaks out at home.

Savan Waterfall – An idyllic retreat from summer heat

Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Quang Ngai Province, Savan Waterfall offers unspoiled natural beauty and a tranquil atmosphere, providing an idyllic escape from the scorching summer heat.

Hanoi maximizes culinary value to boost tourism

Hanoi's unique cuisine, with its myriad of delicious dishes, has become a 'gold mine' for attracting tourism.

Unique shows to light up Da Nang this summer

Accompanying the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2024, Sun World Ba Na Hills and Da Nang Downtown are launching a series of premier shows, turning the central city into the most vibrant hotspot in Vietnam this summer.

'Sacred', mysterious corpse stored in HCM City parish

In a coffin with five glass sides, the body of a woman who died a long time ago can be seen as intact, though no scientific preservation method was used after she died.

Ransomware attack hits Vietnam Post

The Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post)’s IT system was breached by ransomware at 3:10 am on June 4, leaving direct impact on the operations of postal and delivery services, the company has reported.

Water resources, subsidence take centre stage at NA's hearing session

Water resources, pollution, subsidence and erosion in the Mekong Delta, along with mineral extraction were among the top concerns raised by National Assembly deputies during the hearing on Tuesday.

Experts urge more support for painters, artists in Vietnam

Experts have warned that the lack of artists will weaken the position of painters in fine arts and the society in Vietnam.

17th Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week attracts 16 local, foreign designers

The Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) 2024 honoring the remarkable development of the Vietnamese fashion industry will take place at the Military Zone 7’s Indoor Sports Complex in HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District on June 13-16.

Vietnam to host Miss Grand International 2027

Vietnam will play host to the Miss Grand International 2027 pageant, announced the organisation board of the Miss Grand Vietnam beauty contest at a press conference on June 3.

Border guards bust drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam

Border guards in the central province of Nghe An have successfully smashed a drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam, detaining a Lao national and seizing 6,000 synthetic drug pills.

Non-traditional security risks pose threat to Vietnamese stock market

The rapid development of the Vietnamese stock market has also led to increased risks, including non-traditional security challenges like transnational or high-tech crimes, which can have a widespread impact on stock market operations.

Vietnam Business News June 4/2024

Vietnam's state budget collection up nearly 15% in five months

Vietnam holds about 30 million tonnes of rare earths

Rare earths include 17 elements, most of which play an irreplaceable role in producing high-tech equipment, batteries, permanent magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines, aeroplanes, phones and the defence industry.

Super Junior back to Vietnam with July 28 concert in Ho Chi Minh City

Korean all-male pop band Super Junior is due to hold a concert at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on July 28 as part of their Asian tour “Super Show Spin-off: Halftime”.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang tourism hub calls for more investment in new destinations

The central province of Quang Binh's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board has announced a project to boost tourism in the area calling for investment in nine destinations and 11 tourist routes by 2030.

Virtual Japanese film festival returns to Vietnam

Film lovers in Vietnam will have a chance to enjoy several Japanese films when the Japanese Film Festival Online comes back this June.

State Bank of VN pegs gold bullion at over US$3,000

SJC-branded gold bullion is sold at 77.98 million VND (3,069 USD) per tael on June 4 as approved by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).