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Streamlining organizational structures: Key meetings set for February 2025

The Party Central Committee and National Assembly will meet in early 2025 to approve measures aimed at reducing redundancies in administrative machinery.

Korean YouTuber falls in love with banh mi bo kho in Ho Chi Minh City

A Korean YouTuber’s culinary journey through Ho Chi Minh City led him to banh mi bo kho, a dish he hailed as “an art form.”

How Ha Tinh’s famous fish salad captivates even picky eaters

Despite not being cooked with heat, this specialty from Ha Tinh is known for its refreshing sweetness and light flavor, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.

Prime Minister Ishiba highlights Vietnam’s potential for regional leadership

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has expressed confidence in Vietnam’s ability to become a leading nation in Asia, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries during a meeting with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Da Nang Airport first in country to introduce fast track service fee in 2025

The service fee for using the priority lane is set at VNĐ100,000 (US$4) per passenger, excluding VAT.

HCM City, Mekong Delta seek to develop high-quality river tourism

Connecting the Mekong Delta’s river tourism routes with the sea and islands such as Phú Quốc, Côn Đảo and Nam Du will be a breakthrough in building regional river tourism links with HCM City, attendees heard at a recent seminar held in Cần Thơ City.

Use of agricultural drones on the rise in the Mekong Delta

Kien Giang Province has more than 690 agricultural drones, with Hòn Đất District leading with 231 units.

Ministry of Construction mulls over $3.9 billion bond package for social housing

The draft resolution aims to ensure funding for the ’One Million Social Housing Units’ project for low-income individuals and those who work in industrial parks in the 2021-30 period.

Dialogue calls for a stop on dog and cat meat trade

Experts addressed the urgent need to eliminate the dog and cat meat trade in VN at a policy dialogue broadcast by the Vietnam National Assembly Television on December 3.

Food stall owner fined after mass food poisoning with over 340 people sickened

The owner of a food stall in Vũng Tàu city in southern Việt Nam has been fined VNĐ125 million (US$4,900) and suspended for five months after over 340 individuals were affected by food poisoning, including one death, linked to the stall.

Health ministry holds emergency meeting following 4 influenza-related deaths

The meeting included representatives from the Bình Định Department of Health, Bình Định General Hospital where the severe and fatal cases of influenza A/H1N1pdm were treated, and leading health experts from various fields nationwide.

VinFuture Sci-Tech Week starts in Hanoi

VinFuture Foundation organised the ’Science for Life’ symposia on December 4, opening the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week and Award Ceremony series in Hanoi.

Sidewalk rentals proposed in Hanoi

Sidewalks must be at least 3m wide (except for those in the Old Quarter) to accommodate pedestrians, utilities and commercial activities, with at least 1.5m of sidewalk width dedicated to pedestrian use.

Proposal for motorbike taxi drivers’ operating cards sparks debate

The issue is further complicated by the fact many drivers for ride-hailing operations use their free time to work additional jobs to supplement their income.

Vietnam needs to accelerate seaport greening

Vietnam needs policies to accelerate the greening of seaports for sustainable development in the future.

35 American businesses recognised for corporate social responsibility

Thirty-five companies were recognised for their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts at a ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Nuclear power key to green transition and energy security: General Secretary

Ninh Thuận Province’s economy grew 1.7 times compared to the start of the term, with an average annual GRDP growth rate of approximately 9 per cent, ranking among the fastest in Việt Nam.

Vietnam News Headlines December 5/2024

Vietnamese community in RoK not affected by recent political developments: Embassy

US to provide 12.5 million USD to support Vietnam in combating IUU fishing

The assistance package will support Vietnam in strengthening maritime law enforcement and combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Online Friday 2024 successful with impressive figures

The Online Friday 2024 drew logistics companies, digital infrastructure solution providers, influential content creators and e-commerce platforms.