A seaplane was not following an authorised route when it plunged into a river north of Sydney, killing six people, the flight operator says.

Artists are applying the finishing touches to the murals covering the walls of an alleyway in the centre of Danang City for local people celebrating the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

An ongoing art exhibition, dedicated to the most well-known Vietnamese children’s book De Men Phieu Luu Ky (Adventures of a Cricket) by late writer To Hoai, has amazed not only children but also adult visitors.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to double check goods exported to the US to ensure the credibility and reputation for Vietnamese products.

 American teacher Daniel Hauer admitted his deep repentance over a comment that referenced Vietnam’s late hero General Vo Nguyen Giap on Facebook. He wants to visit his house to burn incense.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Construction projects that have stopped work may be adjusted or cancelled, according to a new order released by Ha Noi People’s Committee.

The HCMC Tourism Department has reassured the 19,000 freelance tour guides that they will not have to become members of tourism associations or tour guide associations.

 The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court will open the trial of Vinasun against Grab for unfair competition on February 6.

Vietnam had 134,751 guest workers employed abroad last year, exceeding the set target by 28.3% and equivalent to 106.7% of 2016’s figure. 

Vietnam’s U23 team have received prizes worth up to VNĐ23 billion (US$1 million) from different organisations after winning a silver medal at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation.

 Forbes Vietnam magazine announced the “30 Under 30” list earlier this week, featuring some of the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers in the country.

VietNamNet Bridge - Though foreign CEOs are commonly seen in privately run commercial banks, few banks where the state holds the controlling stake employ foreigners.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Construction on Nguyen Hue Flower Street, a popular attraction during Tet (Lunar New Year), has begun in District 1 in HCM City and will be completed on February 13.

 As Viet Nam’s maritime industry grows, it will have a profound impact on the economy, tourism and trading and ultimately boost economic growth.

 Online shopping has increased significantly in Viet Nam, especially by young consumers, according to the High Quality Vietnamese Product Business Association.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked ministries and relevant sectors to study the effects on Viet Nam of the tax reforms US President Donald Trump signed into law last month.

 Vietnamese police on January 30 returned a fugitive Chinese man, alleged to have illegally destroyed forest area, to Chinese police at Mong Cai International Border Gate in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medallist Nguyen Anh Tu aims to take the trophy at the Elite Table Tennis Tournament which will be held in Hanoi on February 3-4.

 Vietnamese shares rose slightly on January 30 after falling during the morning session, due to investors’ profit-taking attempts that hit large-cap stocks in the brokerage, real estate and construction sectors.

 A workshop on new techniques under the Consortium for Unfavourable Rice Environments (CURE) was held in Can Tho city on January 30, highlighting the need to turn challenges into opportunities for Mekong Delta agriculture.