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HCM City builds new climate-change response plan

Improved linkages with international organisations are needed to hasten the progress of HCM City's climate-adaptation action programmes, experts said at a workshop held in HCM City on Tuesday, July 16.

Vietnam boasts Ly Son cultural and geographical heritage

Ly Son island, Quang Ngai province, is not only known for the birthplace of Hoang Sa Flotilla, but also a famous geopark with breath-taking landscape and diverse fauna and flora.

VN fitness club market to exceed $3.5bn by 2023: report

Penetration rate of fitness services in Vietnam expected to increase into the future, according to latest report from Ken Research.

Vietnam to play host to Asia Cross Country Rally

The Asia Cross Country Rally, more commonly known as “AXCR or “The Asian Rally”, is set to come to Vietnam with plans to hold the race in the country in either 2020 or 2021.

 

Factories in residential area blamed for water pollution

Some small factories in the northern city of Hai Phong have been blamed for polluting local water resources with untreated wastewater.

In Vietnam, homeownership remains a dream for young

Rising house prices have prevented many people from buying their own houses in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City.

 

New airlines may put pressure on Vietnam's airport infrastructure

The local aviation market is booming as several new airlines have entered the market, provoking concern over how major airports in the country can handle sudden rises in passengers and aircraft movements.

 

Endangered baby turtles released to the sea

Baby turtles (Cheloniidae) hatched from eggs that had been moved to a beach in the Cham Islands' Marine Protected Area (MPA) were released into the ocean last weekend by the MPA's management board.

North-south expressway: foreign contractors not always the best choice

It’s time for Vietnam to build an expressway on its own, experts say.

Viettel successfully tests eSim service

Viettel has become the first Vietnamese network operator to successfully test eSim (electronic Sim) technology on smart watch devices.

Vietnamese team lifts trophy at world video game tournament

Team Flash, representing Vietnam, have won the 2019 Arena of Valor International Championship, a video game contest which recently concluded in the central city of Danang.

 

National players to compete for quarterfinal spot at ITF Junior Grade 5

Four Vietnamese tennis players are set to play for the right to progress to the quarterfinals of the boy’s singles event at the ongoing ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors - Hai Dang Cup 2019.

 

Photo competition on climate change kicked off

A climate change photo competition was launched in Hanoi on July 17 by the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, the HCM Communist Youth Union, the French Development Agency and the Embassy of France in Vietnam.

 

Transgender contestant turned down for Miss Vietnam Universe 2019

The first transgender candidate to register for Miss Vietnam Universe 2019 has been rejected.

 

Ha Long boat operator says sorry for bathroom camera scandal

The owner of the Hung Long QN tourist boat which was suspended after a camera was found at a bathroom said that they were very sorry.

 

HCM Stock Exchange releases updates for VN30 basket

The HCM Stock Exchange (HoSE) has announced the latest update to the blue-chip VN30 Index for July 2019, which will take officially effect from August 5.

 

FK Sarajevo to send U21s to tournament in Vietnam

FK Sarajevo, one of the leading clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will send its U21 team to compete in the annual U21 International Football Tournament hosted by Thanh Niên Newspaper.

Vietnam in tough company at AFF Futsal Championship

Vietnam are in a tricky group for the AFF Futsal Championship in HCM City on October 21-27.

Overseas Vietnamese singers’ mini live show to open in HCM City

A live show featuring four veteran female Viet kieu (overseas Vietnamese) singers will be held in HCM City on Saturday.

Ethnic dancing festival held on the peak of Fansipan excites crowds

An ethnic dancing festival is currently underway on the peak of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, in the mountainous northern province of Lao Cai, attracting a large number of local visitors and tourists.