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Three dead, 13 injured in Quang Nam coach accident

At least three people have been killed and 13 others seriously injured after a passenger bus collided with a truck in the central province of Quang Nam early Tuesday morning.

Local bank race in attracting demand deposits cools down

The race to lure demand deposits among banks seems to be decelerating as it is more difficult for banks to attract the cheap capital source.

Drink-driving minibus driver stopped with 16 passengers, including children

The driver, Nguyen Thanh H., 56, was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.153 mg per litre after being breathalysed. Police seized his vehicle.

Four arrested trying to smuggle 15-day-old baby into China

According to initial investigations, Feng Li was hired by a Chinese company and paid RMB20,000 (US$2,916) to come to Vietnam and smuggle a baby across the border for a couple in China.

Bright prospects for growth in Vietnam's bicycle market

With more Vietnamese commuters choosing to cycle, the prospects for the bicycle market look promising with great opportunities for retailers.

V.League referees receive VAR technology training

Eighteen referees and assistant referees are attending a video assistant referee (VAR) technology training course, which was launched by the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) on February 20.

Vietnam to welcome FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy in March

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy is scheduled to make a stopover in Vietnam for the first time on March 4 and 5 as part of its tour around the globe ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 in July.

Nearly US$550 million planned for Mekong Delta coastal road

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre plans to invest 13 trillion VND (547.25 million) in building a 53-km coastal road this year.

Vietnam, Belgium step up scientific-technological cooperation

Vietnam wants to step up cooperation with countries that have strengths in science-technology like Belgium, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said.

Nguyen Thanh Ha competes at Miss Eco International 2023

Miss Eco Vietnam Nguyen Thanh Ha is the official representative of Vietnam to attend the 9th Miss Eco International 2023 in Egypt from February 22 to March 4.

Night economy: new driving force for Vietnam tourism

Vietnam should have a clear legal framework, mechanisms and policies to support investment in the night time economy.

Vietnam spends nearly US$1 billion on petrol imports in January

Vietnam imported more than one million m3 of oil and petrol worth around US$911 million in January, up 24.1% in volume and 11% in value over the previous month.

Odd job: green mussel harvesting

Green mussels are available all year round, but people in Tran Van Thoi district (Ca Mau province), meet in groups when the wind blows south, as that is the best time to forage for mussels.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Amazing Thailand Fest 2023

The Amazing Thailand Fest 2023 will be held on February 25 - 26 at the Youth Cultural House in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cambodia becomes major agricultural product supplier to Vietnam

In the past two years, Cambodian agricultural products have entered the Vietnamese market. At times, Cambodia was even the largest supplier of agricultural products to Vietnam.

No affordable housing exists in market, high-end products dominate

In July 2022, Nguyen Thanh Cuong, 34, completed the purchase of an apartment at Flora Fuji project developed by Nam Long Real Estate. The 65 sq m apartment with two bedrooms sold for VND2.5 billion.

Vietnamese artist masters ceramic painting

An overseas Vietnamese artist has become internationally acclaimed by pursuing the art of ceramic painting influenced by the Lingnan school.

World Coffee Museum boosts Central Highlands tourism

The museum is on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, in a coffee city project in Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak, known as the "Coffee Capital" of Vietnam.

Two Vietnamese authors win Mekong River Literature Prize

Two Vietnamese authors have claimed the 13th Mekong River Literature Awards at a ceremony recently held in China.

Senior, U23s teams to hold first training session with Philippe Troussier

The national senior and U23 teams are set to take part in their first training camp in March under the guidance of new head coach Philippe Troussier as they prepare for international tournaments in the year ahead.