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Illegal sand mining should be criminal violation: official

A high-ranking city official has demanded stricter punishment for illegal sand mining activities, saying the violation must be considered a crime.

Air pollution more serious in Vietnam

An exhibition on air pollution titled “Feel The Air” unfolded in Saigon recently. 

Concerns persist over taxation of foreign e-commerce firms

The passing of the amended Law on Tax Management by the National Assembly is expected to improve the taxation on e-commerce activities.

Vietnam take two Asian gymnastic bronzes

Vietnamese athletes won two bronze medals at the Asian Gymnastics Championships which closed on Saturday in Mongolia.

E-cabinet system a stride forward in e-government building in Vietnam

The e-cabinet system, to be launched on June 24, will be a stride forward in Vietnam’s efforts to build the e-government, said Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung.

700 Japanese register for Vietnamese-language proficiency test

More than 700 Japanese candidates on June 23 registered for the third Vietnamese-language proficiency test held by the Japan College of Foreign Languages in Tokyo.

Real estate market booming in Quang Ninh

The real estate market in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is booming this year, in line with previous forecasts.

England and Finland to display in final of Da Nang fireworks fest

England and Finland have won berths for the final at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival following a decision reached by the event's judges on Saturday.

Vietnamese culture spotlighted at Choisy-le-Roi festival

The municipal festival of France’s Choisy-le-Roi city, which highlighted Vietnam as this year’s theme, took place along the bank of the Seine River last weekend, attracting about 15,000 visitors.

Vietnam asks for more players in men’s football at SEA Games

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has proposed raising the number of players in each team of the men’s football at the coming 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to 23, according to VFF Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan.

Exorbitant parking fees charged at Hanoi Old Quarter

Illegal parking lots are mushroomed in Hanoi Old Quarter at the weekend, charging people exorbitant fees.

Flights connecting HCM City and Taiwan cancelled due to strike

Dozens of flights between Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Taoyuan Airport in northern Taiwan will be cancelled due to an ongoing strike by Taiwan's Eva Airways' attendants.

SS Khanh Hoa bring home AFF Futsal Cup silver

Sanvinest Sanatech Khanh Hoa claimed silver at the ASEAN Football Federation Futsal Cup 2019 held at Terminal 21 in Korat, Thailand on Sunday.

Inspectors release damning report on stagnant Saigon Safari Project

Many agencies in HCM City will have to take responsibility after the Government Inspectorate released the results of its review of the Saigon Safari Park Project in Cu Chi District which has been left idle for the past 14 years.

Vietnamese tennis team to play Davis Cup for promotion, big bonus

The national tennis team left for Singapore’s Davis Cup Group III Asia-Oceania Zone round on Sunday.

Stunning rice terraced fields in Lai Chau

The northern mountainous province of Lai Chau is now experiencing the rainy season, which is the time for local ethnic people to start growing rice.

Vietnamese, Lao investment ministries enhance co-operation

The Ministries of Planning and Investment of Việt Nam and Laos signed an agreement on bilateral co-operation for the 2019-2021 period during talks between the two ministers in Vientiane on June 22.

Vietnam's imports of phone components reach over $4.9 billion

Vietnam spent $1.1 billion importing mobile phones and spare parts in May, up 36.2 percent from the same period last year.

Vietnam’s property market continues to expand: Savills

The Vietnamese real estate market has high development potential thanks to positive economic prospects, a strong foreign direct investment flow and suitable monetary policies, according to a research of Savills Vietnam.

Could foreign e-wallets lead to a foreign currency drain?

Nepal on May 21 imposed a ban on transactions with Chinese e-wallets Alipay and WeChat Pay in the country. What about Vietnam?