While people believe that the monopoly enjoyed by EVN is the main reason behind high electricity prices, EVN affirms that prices will escalate if the company is dissolved.

Vietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC) officially put its vaccination centre into operation in Da Nang on May 15, the largest centre among VNVC’s vaccination system nationwide.

One man was killed and four others injured in the central province of Quang Ngai after inhaling toxic gas from their fishing boat.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) have lost a lawsuit related to the withdrawal of a doctorate degree from Hoang Xuan Que from the Hanoi National University of Economics.

The Culture newspaper will host an art show commemorating President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2019) at Hanoi’s Opera House on May 19.

After appreciating the US dollar against the Vietnamese đồng on the first days of this week, the State Bank of Viet Nam on Thursday unexpectedly adjusted the greenback down .

A historical document exhibition themed “Destination – Vietnam” kicked off at the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art (RGALI) in Moscow on May 15.

Vietnam is the biggest beneficiary in the shift of the investment flow from China amidst the Sino-American trade war, according to Maybank Kim Eng senior economist Chua Hak Bin.

The central province of Quang Nam will host the Quang Nam TechFest 2019 from May 16-18, with forums and conferences on start-ups and innovation in science and technology.

The historic town of Hoi An regularly impresses local and foreign visitors with its unique culture, tradition, and beauty, as well as the peaceful life that local people lead. 

A lotus painting exhibition was held as one of the cultural activities to celebrate the 16th UN Day of Vesak 2019 at Tam Chuc pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam. 

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Can Tho plans to build concrete embankments in some of the city’s eroded areas, according to Vo Thanh Thong, chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee.

8.3 tonnes of pangolin scales have been discovered inside a container at the VIP green port in the northern city of Hai Phong, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

A leading youth charity in Vietnam has warned would-be child predators to stay away, as they will be caught.

Dozens of international and local DJs will perform at the Ravolution Music Festival 2019 in District 2 on May 25.

The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) has been fined US$39,500 because of supporters letting off flares.

A photo essay showing images of pregnant children has caused controversy on social media.

Shareholders were unaware of the power they held when dealing with a lack of transparency in listed companies, according to Nguyen The Tho, director of the Securities Market Surveillance Department under the State Securities Commission.

HCM City has stepped up inspection to prevent the risk of an African swine fever outbreak after the disease spread to neighbouring provinces, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution could increase Viet Nam’s GDP by between US$28.5 billion and $62 billion by 2030, equivalent to a rise of 7-16 per cent, according to the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).