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Cat Tien National Park hosts green fashion show

A fashion show with dresses made from flowers and plants has been recently held at Cat Tien National Park in the southern province of Dong Nai, as part of the activities to mark the upcoming World Environment Day on June 5.

Local banks seek foreign funding

Large sums of foreign currency flowed into the accounts of local commercial banks in the first half of this year, with many more deals in the pipeline.

Nearly 4 million Vietnamese use Mobile Money service

Mobile Money is a service that uses telecommunications accounts to pay for goods and services, promoting cashless payments, especially in rural areas.

Apple retailers set for price competition shake-up

The latest introduction of a standardised framework by Apple’s online store in Vietnam is likely to redefine the competitive landscape, creating a level playing field for retailers and raising the expectations of customers.

NASA astronauts to take part in first Vietnam Space Week

Vietnam Space Week will be held in Hậu Giang and Bình Định provinces and HCM City from June 5 to 9.

German journalist’s new book tells stories about Vietnam war in 1972

German journalist Hellmut Kapfenberger has introduced his new book, which is a collection of writings and photos about the war in Vietnam in 1972.

Vietnamese-Thai couple embrace Việt Nam’s culture on TikTok

The duo produces content about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, and their experiences as a Việt–Thai couple in the Thai language, earning them nearly 500,000 likes on TikTok.

Vietnamese fishing activities dump 9,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually

Vietnam’s fishing activities are discarding 8,700 tonnes of plastic waste every year, including 7,600 tonnes discharged by fishing boats.

Vietnamese female scientist organises science camp for children in London

46 high school students in London took part in the Science Camp experience. Most of them are girls from disadvantaged backgrounds or from minority communities from less affluent areas in London who are less likely to pursue a career in STEM.

Foreign ministry’s remarks on detainment of high-profile environmentalist

Deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang on Thursday responded to questions over HCM City Police's detainment of Hoang Thi Minh Hong, a well-known environmental activist.

Korean fugitives wanted by Interpol arrested in Ho Chi Minh City

The Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention (PA05) under the Ministry of National Security announced on June 1 that they had arrested three Korean nationals wanted by INTERPOL in Ho Chi Minh City.

Iran, Lebanon land in Phu Tho for 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

The Iranian and Lebanese squads arrived in Viet Tri city, the northern province of Phu Tho, on June 1 for their participation in the upcoming 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup’s second qualifying round.

Vietnam needs stronger anti-IUU fishing actions or faces ‘red card’: Deputy PM

Without stronger actions to lift the “yellow card” warning, Vietnam may face the “red card” from the European Commission, which means it will be banned from exporting seafood to Europe, Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang told a meeting in Hanoi on June 1.

Vietnam maintains close watch on developments in East Sea: official

Vietnam’s law enforcement forces at sea are keeping a close eye on developments related to the illegal operations of the Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, an official has said.

Internet speeds up as four of five undersea cables repaired

Four out of the five international undersea cables that were damaged last year and early this year have been repaired, the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications announced on June 1.

VFF announces new technical director

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a ceremony on June 1 to announce its new technical director Koshida Takeshi.

Chinese travelers return to Vietnam, but many more visit Thailand

China has allowed its citizens to go to Vietnam in groups, starting from March 15, but the number of travelers from the huge market has been increasing slowly. Vietnam received only 400,000 Chinese travelers in the first five months of the year.

Airfares for domestic summer flights begin rising in price

Air ticket prices for domestic flights to famous tourism destinations such as Da Nang and Nha Trang with departure from mid-June, especially on weekends, have begun increasing.

China proposes smart border gate to ease farm-produce congestion

Head of Nanning Customs Wang Weibing has proposed putting a smart border gate system into trial operation to facilitate customs clearance of Vietnam’s farm exports to China.

57 cases, 129 defendants prosecuted in flight attendants transporting drug case

The Ho Chi Minh City Police prosecuted 57 cases and 129 defendants with crimes for the acts of illegally trading, transporting and storing drugs, failing to report and conceal crimes.