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Vietnamese painting sold for high price at Sotheby’s art auction

A painting titled "La famille dans le jardin", “Family in a garden” in English, by late artist Le Pho (1907-2001) fetched HKD18.6 million, equal to US$2.369 million on April 5 after being sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong auction house.

US Senator to lead bicameral congressional delegation to Vietnam, Indonesia

Oregon’s US Senator Jeff Merkley – a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will lead a bicameral congressional delegation to Vietnam and Indonesia that will take place over this week and next, according to the US Embassy in Hanoi.

Airfares must not exceed ceiling prices: CAAV

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has issued a directive mandating adherence to price regulations for domestic passenger transport services.

Rooftop solar power enterprises struggle with dual challenges

More than 4,000 solar power systems have been invested in Binh Duong Province, worth about VND12 trillion (US$51.1 million).

Twenty injured in car crash in Hanoi

Around 22 people have been injured, two seriously, after a car crashed into multiple motorbikes in Hanoi.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 6/2023

Australian Governor-General wraps up State visit to Vietnam

PM orders investigation into helicopter crash as pilot’s body recovered

A third body has been recovered after a helicopter crashed in the Ha Long Bay area on Wednesday night. It has been confirmed as the pilot of the aircraft.

Vientiane Declaration calls for cooperation for sustainable Mekong River Basin

The 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit concluded in Laos on April 5 after issuing the Vientiane Declaration which called for enhanced cooperation for sustainable Mekong River Basin.

Vietnam commits to building prosperous, fair, healthy Mekong River basin: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to cooperation in building a prosperous, fair and healthy Mekong river basin while addressing the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane, Laos on April 5.

Thanh Minh festival in Vietnamese people's mind

For years, Tiet Thanh Minh (Tomb-sweeping festival) which comes in the early days of spring has become a familiar custom of Vietnamese people. This day has a humane meaning and is imbued with cultural and spiritual values.

VN central bank buys US$4 billion of currencies in Q1/2023

Amidst the global uncertainties, the Central Bank has been buying back foreign currencies to ensure an adequate trade balance and economic stability.

Outbound tourism to Japan soars, but number of Japanese tourists to VN low

As one of three leading inbound tourism markets for Vietnam, the number of Japanese travelers has been increasing very slowly. By contrast, the number of Vietnamese travelers to Japan has soared, especially during cherry blossom time.

Copyright infringement becoming more complicated to handle

Copyright breach has become more complicated to manage. This is the conclusion at the meeting for the implementation of Decree No.131/2013/ND-CP, issued on October 16, 2013 by the Government on administrative punishment for copyright, related rights

Game firms, economists oppose Finance Ministry plan to tax online games

Online games, together with sugary drinks, barley drinks, non-alcoholic beverages and electronic cigarettes, have been grouped by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) as items subject to a special consumption tax (luxury tax).

Solutions needed on VN high-speed railway

Embracing a high-speed railway venture with mixed use of passenger and freight trains is deemed a viable option to form a backbone on the north-south economic corridor.

Vietnam sees grade promotion in digital government, economy, society

National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue noted that the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has made great strides in both building policies and promoting national digital transformation.

Pearl Island-Ngu Xa night food street: An attractive rendezvou in Hanoi

The newly established food street in the inner district of Ba Dinh brings fascinating cultural, tourist, and culinary experiences to travelers at home and abroad.

VN steel industry awaits indication of progress

The steel sector across Vietnam continues to face a variety of challenges to its growth prospects from multiple angles.

Vietnamese brands aim for Chinese market

Vietnamese businesses have a geographical advantage in accessing China, the world's second-largest market, especially with support from e-commerce platforms, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Hanoi's street-front houses lack coherent design and consistency: architects

Architects said that the incoherent structures of street-front houses are disrupting the capital’s urban landscape architecture.