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Vietnam News Headlines April 19/2024

Satisfaction of administrative services improves

Japanese writer Ono Eriko to arrive in Vietnam to meet book lovers

On the occasion of the 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day in 2024, author Ono Eriko of comic book Miiko Desu! / Kocchi Muite! Miiko will come to Vietnam to exchange and sign books for readers who love the book.

VND110 billion sought for HCMC metro line’s trial run

HCMC Urban Railways No.1 Company Limited (HURC1) has proposed allocating nearly VND110 billion from the city’s budget to fund two months of trial run on the first urban railway of HCMC, in preparation for its commercial operation.

Vietnam downsizes offshore fishing fleet

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has cut the number of licenses for offshore fishing to 29,552, a 5.6% decline over the 2019-2024 period, to better protect marine resources.

Vietnamese can use e-ID for public services from early July

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security will issue electronic identification cards (e-ID) for citizens to transact with public administrative agencies without having to use a physical ID card from early July.

Multi-national e-commerce platforms increase presence in Vietnam

Vietnam, one of the most potential shoppertainment markets, is expected to become the fastest growing e-commerce market in Southeast Asia, given the increasing presence of multi-national e-commerce platforms here.

When Vietnamese folk music fuses with cello and beatbox

Thiên Thanh Band is made up of nine members, most of whom recently graduated from prestigious music institutions in Việt Nam and have won numerous awards.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms cause severe damage in northern areas

Local authorities have set up response teams around the clock and guide people to reinforce their homes to minimise the damage.

Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration

Military forces took part in a rehearsal ahead of a grand parade which is scheduled to take place on the morning of May 7 at Dien Bien province in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Trang An Landscape Complex promoted on Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture debuted an online exhibition on April 18 showcasing the Trang An Landscape Complex in Vietnam’s northern Ninh Binh province to mark its 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.

Vietnam, UK sign new agreement on illegal migration

Vietnam and the UK signed an agreement to increase cooperation on tackling illegal migration in London on April 17.

Vietnamese film wins highest award at Asian Film Festival in Italy

“Ben trong vo ken vang” (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An has won the best feature film award at the 21st Asian Film Festival held in Rome, Italy.

Standard Chartered, US promote clean energy investments in Vietnam

Standard Chartered and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on green financing in Vietnam and to promote the deployment of advanced clean energy in Vietnam.

Family with males in their 90s and above reveal their secrets to a long life

Nguyen Ngoc Quynh in Hung Yen is 101 years old, and his three younger siblings are in their nineties.

Binh Dinh a new paradise for sports tourism

A series of sports, culture, and tourism events during the 10-day Amazing Binh Dinh Festival has resulted in a huge number of visitors.

Decree to facilitate science, technology activities

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is drafting a Government decree that will revise and supplement some articles of the 2014 document on investment and financial mechanisms for scientific and technological activities.

Lang Son province seeks global status for local geopark

A dossier has been built by the People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son to seek the UNESCO recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.

Book series about General Giap released in Vietnamese, foreign languages

A book series titled “Vo Nguyen Giap – The People's General” with a Vietnamese version and five bilingual versions made debut at an event held in Dien Bien on April 17, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Foreign purchasers show interest in five product groups of Vietnam

According to the Vietnam International Sourcing 2024 organising board, the purchasers are making detailed procurement lists of those five product groups from potential Vietnamese suppliers.

Vietnam’s No. 1 female badminton player qualifies for Paris Olympics

Female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh will be the 7th representative of Vietnam to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer.