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Daily water music show on Saigon's 'walking street' downtown

A music and art programme will light up HCM City's Nguyen Hue walking street every weekday from 5.30pm to 11pm.

Vietnam Hockey Festival moves back to HCM City

The Vietnam Hockey Festival is moving back to HCM City after being held in the former Hockey Centre in Long An Province for the past several years.

 

Jail sentence given to gambling ring associated with 'social media influencer'

The People’s Court in the northern province of Bac Ninh handed jail terms to Ngo Ba Kha (known as Kha Banh) and another five found guilty of gambling at a first instance trial on Wednesday.

Lai Chau: Police launch legal proceedings against two officials on embezzlement charges

Police in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have launched legal proceedings against two officials from Sìn Hồ District’s Department of Education and Training on embezzlement charges.

Hanoi's polluting factories reluctant to give up land to authorities

Authorities in the capital had planned to move 117 polluting facilities out of the inner city to make space for public schools, parking lots and public spaces.

Investors keep pouring money into e-wallets despite losses

Most e-wallets are taking losses, but they are still calling for capital from foreign investors.

HCM City Customs dept reduces number of port procedures to ease congestion

The HCM City Customs Department plans to reduce the number of and shorten the time for customs procedures at Cát Lái Port in District 2 to reduce congestion.

National Assembly concerned over security risks as Gov't mulls visa exemption for foreigners

Lawmakers today asked for more careful consideration of the draft amended law on exit and entry of foreigners, which would exempt visa for those who stay a duration of less than 30 days in a coastal economic zone.

Air pollution a top concern for big cities in Vietnam

At 7 am on November 6, air monitoring systems in Hanoi all reported that air quality was at the purple and red levels, or very harmful and harmful levels, respectively, to human health.

Bahnar ritual of new Rong house inauguration reenacted

Villagers in De KJeng village, Ayun commune, Mang Yang district, Gia Lai province gathered to prepare for Rong communal house inauguration, a traditional ritual of Bahnar ethnic people.

VN Health Ministry proposes cigarette tax hike, e-cigarette ban

Plans have been proposed to increase tax on tobacco, ban electronic vapes and tighten online advertising of cigarettes.

Initiative to help Quang Ngai build carbon-free islands

An initiative will be carried out in Ly Son island district, Quang Ngai province, so as to help islands in the central locality to be free of carbon.

Vietnam defeat China in AFF Beach Football Championship

Defending champions Vietnam beat China 7-5 in the opening match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Beach Football Championship held in Thailand on November 13.

Vietnamese, Kazakhstani top legislators hold talks in Hanoi

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan held talks with Chairman of the Mazhilis (lower house) of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Nurlan Nigmatulin on November 14.

Matsumotokiyoshi to set up joint venture in Vietnam

Japanese drugstore operator Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co. on November 13 announced its plan to set up a joint venture in Vietnam.

‘Cap sac’ ritual of Dao people

The ‘Cap Sac’ ritual is an indispensable proceeding in the life of every Dao male as it helps him earn the recognition of being mature enough to join in the community’s major activities.

Toyoda Gosei to build another airbag factory in Vietnam

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. of Japan announced on November 13 that it will increase its production of airbag in Vietnam by 1.5 times to meet the increasing demand in the world. ​

Endangered 500 snakebirds discovered in Dong Nai

A flock of 500 darters, a species at risk of extinction, have been found at a tourist site in Buu Long ward, Bien Hoa city, the southern province of Dong Nai.

First Vietnamese awarded honorary citizen of Seoul

A Vietnamese woman was among 18 foreigners named honorary citizens of Seoul this year for their contributions in bridging the gap between the capital city of the Republic of Korea and their home countries.

Vietnam beat UAE to top Group G in World Cup 2022 qualifiers

Vietnam defeated Group G’s favourites the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 1-0 in their match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s second qualifying round at the Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on November 14.