Vietnamese premier urges PowerChina to strengthen cooperation with local firms in technology, energy
Economy 5 hours agoPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), a major Chinese state-owned enterprise, to deepen collaboration with leading Vietnamese firms such as Viettel, Petrovietnam, and Song Da Corporation JSC in areas of technology transfer and energy development.
Vietnam Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence, sparking panic among passengers
Vietnam News 5 hours agoPassengers aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi were jolted by a violent episode of turbulence on Monday, sending food and drinks flying and leaving many clutching their seats in fear.
Ho Chi Minh City reinforces COVID-19 measures amid global concerns over Omicron XEC variant
Ho Chi Minh City 6 hours agoHealth authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have reinstated key COVID-19 prevention measures, including mandatory mask use in medical facilities, amid growing international concerns over the spread of the Omicron XEC variant.
Australia launches $1.3mn grant round for hi-tech agriculture in Vietnam
Vietnam News 7 hours agoThe Australian government has opened a new round of funding under its Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants program, offering AUD2 million (US$1.3 million) to support high-tech agricultural solutions aimed at addressing climate change in Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 4 days agoNational flag carrier Vietnam Airlines successfully completed its first day of operating all its domestic flights at the newly-opened T3 terminal of Tan Son...
Vietnam Airlines to move domestic flights to new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City airport from this weekend
Ho Chi Minh City 8 days agoVietnam Airlines will shift all domestic flight operations at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to the newly-opened T3 terminal from...
Leaking roof at Ho Chi Minh City’s new $423mn airport terminal raises concerns
Ho Chi Minh City 14 days agoThe newly inaugurated Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City encountered a roof leak issue during a heavy rainstorm...
First flight takes off from new terminal at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport
Ho Chi Minh City 1 month agoTan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City opened trial operations at its new domestic terminal, T3, on Thursday, with Vietnam Airlines...
Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?
In-Depth 1 day agoA smile, a simple ‘hello,’ and a little kindness do not require much effort. So why are some airport staff in Vietnam so reluctant to offer them?
Crackdown on counterfeit goods, fake dietary supplements in Vietnam
In-Depth 2 days agoEfforts to combat counterfeit goods have intensified after years of the problem causing widespread harm to the Vietnamese society.
Dawn of Vietnam’s entertainment industry
In-Depth 4 days agoThe Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism being tasked with developing a proposal for the entertainment industry in Vietnam, to be submitted to the prime minister in May, marks a significant milestone akin to the dawn of this industry in the country.
Climate change a top concern for Vietnamese people: survey
In-Depth 5 days agoSurpassing economic recession, climate change has emerged as the foremost concern in Vietnam, with 70.3 percent of the population expressing anxiety about the issue, according to a survey discussed at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Online therapy market booms in Vietnam, prompts expert warning of mental health risks
In-Depth 6 days agoPromoted with emotional testimonials and glowing promises, online mental health therapy services are booming in Vietnam. But behind the polished marketing lies a murky and unregulated market, raising serious concerns among professionals and patients alike.
Making ‘every family has two children’ more than just a slogan in Vietnam
In-Depth 8 days agoHo Chi Minh City is among the first localities in Vietnam to record a birth rate below the replacement level and is now facing the risk of population aging.
Is digital music a lucrative business for artists in Vietnam?
In-Depth 8 days agoVietnam's digital music market is growing rapidly, yet revenue from streaming remains just a small piece for performers in this complex ecosystem, which is constantly evolving with challenges in copyright, workforce, and emerging technologies.
Vietnam, Russia aim to deepen strategic cooperation in fuel, nuclear energy
In-Depth 9 days agoVietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors of nuclear energy, oil and gas, and semiconductors following Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Russia from May 8 to 11.
China approves 800 more durian growing areas in Vietnam
Economy 2 hours agoThe General Administration of Customs of China has recently approved 829 additional durian growing areas and 131 packing facilities in Vietnam,...
Japan, South Korea to establish priority immigration lanes
World 5 hours agoTOKYO -- Japan and South Korea will establish priority immigration lanes at two airports in each country during June to reduce examination times for...
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal operational despite incomplete flooring
Ho Chi Minh City 5 hours agoDespite the recent launch of operations at the new T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, photos circulating on social media...
Japan to tighten rules for switching foreign driver's licenses
World 5 hours agoTOKYO -- Japan's National Police Agency has unveiled plans to make stricter a system that enables people to convert their driver's licenses issued by...
Work begins on $1.5bn Trump-branded golf complex in Vietnam
Economy 5 hours agoA groundbreaking ceremony for the US$1.5-billion Khoai Chau urban, eco-tourism, and golf complex project, or the Trump International Hung Yen...
Ho Chi Minh City braces for extended heavy rain through early next week
Ho Chi Minh City 5 hours agoHo Chi Minh City is facing a stretch of persistent heavy rainfall expected to last through May 27, with total precipitation possibly topping 200mm in...
Case growing for summer pause in ECB easing cycle
World 6 hours agoThe European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates once again in June but the case is growing for a pause beyond that as the economy is holding...
India's mother tongue teaching spells reading success
World 6 hours agoSitting together on the classroom floor in Kalyanpur in northwest India, a dozen children aged five and six are trying to identify Hindi words beginning with...
Vietnam’s star midfielder questions refereeing after dramatic ASEAN Club Championship final loss
Vietnam News 6 hours agoVietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has questioned the officiating in Wednesday’s ASEAN Club Championship second-leg final, where Cong An...
OpenAI, Google and xAI battle for superstar AI talent, shelling out millions
World 6 hours agoSAN FRANCISCO -- The contest in Silicon Valley to dominate artificial intelligence is playing out on a new court: superstar researchers.
Vietnam housing conditions improve over past decade: official data
Vietnam News 7 hours agoHousing conditions in Vietnam improved significantly between 2014 and 2024, with average living space and structural quality both rising, according to...
Vietnam’s star midfielder questions refereeing after dramatic ASEAN Club Championship final loss
Vietnam News 6 hours agoVietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has questioned the officiating in Wednesday’s ASEAN Club Championship second-leg final, where Cong An Hanoi (CAHN) lost to Thailand’s Buriram United in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
Vietnam housing conditions improve over past decade: official data
Vietnam News 7 hours agoHousing conditions in Vietnam improved significantly between 2014 and 2024, with average living space and structural quality both rising, according to new data released by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam sees surge in online mask sales as COVID-19 concerns rise
Vietnam News 8 hours agoOnline face mask sales in Vietnam have spiked sharply this month, driven by growing public anxiety over a rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of new variants.
India extends Buddha relic's stay in Vietnam
Vietnam News 1 day agoThe Indian government has agreed to extend the stay of the sacred relic of the Buddha currently on display in Vietnam until June 2, following a formal request from the Vietnamese side, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi announced on Monday.
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal operational despite incomplete flooring
Ho Chi Minh City 5 hours agoDespite the recent launch of operations at the new T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, photos circulating on social media in recent days have drawn public attention to an unfinished section of the terminal’s stone flooring.
Ho Chi Minh City braces for extended heavy rain through early next week
Ho Chi Minh City 5 hours agoHo Chi Minh City is facing a stretch of persistent heavy rainfall expected to last through May 27, with total precipitation possibly topping 200mm in some areas, the Southern and Central Highlands Hydrometeorological Center reported on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City residents consume too much salt: health body
Ho Chi Minh City 1 day agoPeople in Ho Chi Minh City consume an average of 8.5 grams of salt per day, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended daily limit of less than five grams, the city’s Center for Disease Control (HCDC) said.
Ho Chi Minh City explores 2-level road design for Phu My 2 bridge project
Ho Chi Minh City 2 days agoHo Chi Minh City is studying a two-level road system as part of the Phu My 2 Bridge project, which would connect the city’s southern part with the under-construction Long Thanh International Airport in neighboring Dong Nai Province.
Rain, thunderstorms set to intensify midweek in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 3 days agoHeavy downpours and thunderstorms are forecast to increase across Ho Chi Minh City and other southern Vietnamese provinces from Wednesday, after a few days of scattered rain and dominant heat.
