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Vietnam chooses to go ‘smart’ with open data, AI: Minister

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung has recently discussed the role of open data and AI amid the current development trend in Vietnam and the world. He said 2023 is the year of National Digital Data in Vietnam.

Hanoi tops list of favourite places in Asia for solo travelers

The Vietnamese capital has been ranked first in the list of top trending destinations for solo travelers throughout Asia, as compiled by adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide.

South Korean president set to visit Vietnam next week

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be visiting Vietnam next week at the invitation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong.

Thermal power plants lack 1mil. tonnes of coal amid power supply challenges

Electricity of Vietnam have admitted its thermal power plants in the northern region are short of one million tonnes of coal during June and July, causing difficulties in power supply.

Two foreign suspects linked to HCMC metro graffiti

Two foreigners are suspected of having graffitied a train on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro route.

Coach Tuan names 24-member Vietnam squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup finals

Head coach of the Vietnam U17 national team Hoang Anh Tuan has announced a 24-man squad ahead of the upcoming 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup finals which are scheduled to take place in Thailand from June 15 to July 2.

Terraced rice fields of Sa Pa prime reason to visit Vietnam

The Indian Times recently published an article hailing the beauty of the rice terraces of Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Amended social insurance law expected to solve lump-sum withdrawal problem

Under the current social insurance law, an employee who has paid social insurance premiums for less than 20 years may request for lump-sum payout of benefits after 12 months from the time he/she stops paying social insurance premiums.

Average height of Vietnamese among world’s top 25 shortest

Vietnam has been named among the top 25 countries in the world and among the top 14 countries in Asia for shortest average population.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 14/2023

Measures sought to encourage installation of roof-top power systems

Network of journalists on investigating illegal wildlife trade makes debut

A network of journalists on investigating and preventing of illegal wildlife trade made debut in Hanoi on June 13.

Vietnam most favoured by Koreans for summer holidays

Vietnam is the most popular destination among Korean tourists this summer, according to Hana Tour, the largest travel company in the Republic of Korea.

Vietnam-Japan’s Wakayama prefecture flights to be launched next month

Flights between Nanki Shirahama airport in Japan’s southeastern prefecture of Wakayama and Hanoi and Da Nang city of Vietnam are expected to be launched next month, Wakayama’s authorities said on June 13.

Ninth Vietnam - UK strategic dialogue held in London

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Minister of State in the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Anne-Marie Trevelyan co-chaired the ninth strategic dialogue between the two countries in London on June 12.

Vietnam’s agriculture redefines boundaries

Agriculture has long been the backbone of Vietnam’s economy for a number of comparative advantages, such as cultivated land, forest cover, sea territories, tropical climate, and available and cost effective labour.

Hoi An seeks membership of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Hoi An is compiling a dossier to seek the recognition of this city, located in the central province of Quang Nam, as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of craft and folk arts.

Dak Lak gun attacks: Normal activities resume in affected communes

Thanks to timely and effective measures rolled out by authorised forces and the strong support and engagement by local residents, after only a short time, peace has returned to Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communes.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 14/2023

Dak Lak gun attacks: Six more suspects arrested

Summer camp, army semester activities boom as summer holiday begins

Students are expected to have a busy summer holiday as they have many things to do, including attending summer camps in Vietnam and other countries, taking life skill classes, and attending ‘army semesters’.

Thousands of resettlement apartments abandoned in HCM City, huge wastes

Thousands of apartments in Ho Chi Minh City under state management have been left deserted for years. After many years, these apartments deteriorated, wasting thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong.