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Urgent kidney delivery for transplant saves two patients

Two patients who had emergency kidney transplants are recovering well after being helped by one donor whose organs were flown in to help them.

Hanoi should shift to all electric buses by 2030: expert

This chair of the Vietnam Clean Air Network, Hoang Duong Tung, has praised Hanoi’s plan to spend VND43 trillion to develop green buses.

Vietnamese umpires assigned to work at Wimbledon for first time

Two Vietnamese umpires will work at Wimbledon, beginning on July 1 in London, the UK.

Vietnam’s Arabica promoted at World of Coffee Copenhagen

Three Vietnamese enterprises have participated in the 2024 World of Coffee 2024 festival, which was organised by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) in Copenhagen, Denmark, from June 27-29.

TikTok to allocate 1 million USD to support SMEs in Vietnam

The popular short video platform TikTok announced last week that it is offering an ad credits package worth 1 million USD to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to promote their advertisement activities on the platform.

Vietnam’s gaming industry aims at $1 billion in revenue

With a young population and ability to access to new technologies, Vietnam is emerging to become an important destination for the world’s leading game companies from Japan, the Republic of Korea, China and North American countries.

Ancient Buddha statue head unearthed in Thua Thien-Hue

An extraordinary ancient statue relief of a Buddha head is among many artifacts unearthed during the large-scale archeological excavation of Lieu Coc Twin Tower in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, archeologists have announced.

HCM City vows to find solutions to ‘tiny houses’

To solve the problem of residents having to eat, sleep and use the toilet in rotation in 2-7 sq m houses, experts have suggested a special policy for the area where the houses are located as well as social housing solutions.

US becomes top market for Vietnamese pepper exports

In the first five months of 2024, the United States imported over 28,000 tons of pepper from Vietnam, valued at more than 128 million USD.

Korean tourists make up 30% of all foreign visitors to Vietnam

In 2023, approximately 3.6 million Korean tourists visited Vietnam, making up 30% of all foreign visitors. This data was shared by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea.

US$63 million conveyor belt project for coal transport from Laos approved

The Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee has approved the policy allowing Nam Tien Company to construct a conveyor belt system for transporting coal from Laos to Vietnam.

Hanoi plans $50 billion investment for 600km urban railway network by 2045

Hanoi has outlined a comprehensive plan to mobilize nearly $50 billion to construct a 600km urban railway system by 2045. To optimize investment and maintenance costs, the railway lines will adhere to consistent technical standards.

Artisan in Ho Chi Minh City uses 24K gold to revive broken ceramics

In HCM City, Mr. Nguyen Le Uyen Vien meticulously uses 24K gold to patch and mend broken pieces, reviving souvenirs with new beauty.

Village goes crackers for rice paper

About 45 kilometres north of Hanoi, Tho Ha Village in Bac Giang Province is where rice paper and rice crackers are made. These speciality products have garnered a reputation that extends from northern to southern Vietnam and even abroad.

Street vendor penalized amid social media controversy over rose apple pricing

On July 1, the Hang Bac Ward Police (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) issued a fine to Ms. T., a street vendor, for selling goods on the street in an urban area.

Agritourism a new model for Mekong Delta

Farmers are encouraged to participate in tourism, contributing to the economic restructuring of agricultural life to service-oriented tourism, thereby developing the rural economy through tourism activities, and increasing the value of farm produce.

Traveling in style: 5-star train journey in Vietnam impresses tourists

Seeking a unique travel experience, Canadian tourists Eric and Sarah opted for a 5-star train journey from Da Nang to Hanoi, booking a VIP sleeper cabin for VND6.6 million ($260) per night.

Northern Vietnam braces for days of heavy rain and potential storms

Starting from the evening of July 2, Northern Vietnam will experience heavy rainfall lasting for approximately 2-4 days, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Da Nang Hosts 2nd Asian Film Fest: 'Mai' & 'Peach, Pho, and Piano' in spotlight

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) is set to showcase 63 domestic and international films from July 2-6.

Japan’s new ambassador unveils key interests for his tenure in Vietnam

During a meeting with the Vietnamese press, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki shared his first impressions of Vietnam and revealed what he aims to explore during his time in the country.