Vietnam’s beauty queen Thuy Tien, already arrested, earns nearly $270,000 from controversial Kera veggie gummy sales
Vietnam News 6 hours agoMiss Grand International 2021 Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien was found to have pocketed nearly VND7 billion (US$270,000) from part of the sale of over 135,000 boxes of Kera Supergreens Gummies, a vegetable supplement now at the center of a fraud probe.
Crackdown on counterfeit goods, fake dietary supplements in Vietnam
In-Depth 6 hours agoEfforts to combat counterfeit goods have intensified after years of the problem causing widespread harm to the Vietnamese society.
US president’s son Eric Trump to attend groundbreaking ceremony for $1.5bn golf complex in Vietnam’s Hung Yen
Economy 5 hours agoA delegation from the U.S.-based Trump Organization, including executive vice-president Eric Trump — son of U.S. President Donald Trump — and his wife Lara Trump, is set to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a US$1.5 billion urban, eco-tourism, and golf complex in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam this week.
Vietnamese tour operator combines river cleanup with sightseeing in Hoi An
Travel 3 hours agoA tour operator in Hoi An, a popular tourist city in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, is offering river cleanup experiences as part of a sightseeing tour to promote responsible tourism during the low international season.
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 2 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 6 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 12 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...
Dawn of Vietnam’s entertainment industry
In-Depth 2 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 3 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 4 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 6 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 6 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 7 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.
From 264kg to 98kg: Young Vietnamese man stuns with dramatic weight-loss journey
In-Depth 10 days agoTrong Nhan, a 29-year-old from Ho Chi Minh City, has amazed many with his incredible transformation—shedding more than 130 kilograms in just 16 months after once weighing as much as 264kg.
Vietnam needs comprehensive strategy for semiconductor industry
In-Depth 14 days agoThe semiconductor equipment industry – often simply referred to as the semiconductor or chip industry – has been and continues to play a critical role in specific industrial sectors and the Vietnamese economy at large.
Vietnam, US enter second round of reciprocal trade negotiations
Vietnam News 4 hours agoVietnam and the United States are holding the second round of negotiations on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement in Washington, D.C. from Monday...
Japan's Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, concentrate on hybrids
World 2 hours agoHonda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing...
Vietnam PM requires putting national exhibition fair center into operation by September 2
Vietnam News 1 hour agoPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged faster progress on the Vietnam Exhibition Fair Center project in Hanoi to put it into operation by the National...
Immigration officer at Phu Quoc airport suspended for tearing Taiwanese tourist’s boarding pass
Vietnam News 1 hour agoThe Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security has issued a decision to temporarily suspend an immigration officer at Phu...
Int’l beauty forums react to detention of Miss Grand International Thuy Tien over alleged consumer fraud
Vietnam Life 21 minutes agoLeading beauty forums and fanpages at home and abroad have been abuzz with the shocking news that Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, Miss Grand...
Passengers use umbrellas inside Hanoi metro train due to leaking water
Vietnam News 10 minutes agoA video circulating on Vietnamese social media on Tuesday has drawn public attention to an unusual incident on Hanoi’s Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line,...
French state covered up Nestle water scandal: Senate report
World 11 minutes agoThe French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic...
Japan PM hits out at farm minister over free rice claim
World 11 minutes agoJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday reprimanded the farm minister for claiming he never buys rice because he gets it free, provoking the...
Monkeys kidnap babies of another species in weird 'fad'
World 12 minutes agoPARIS -- A new trend is catching on among bored young male capuchins: kidnapping baby howler monkeys, in what scientists say is the first time...
Foreigner lets child steer motorbike while riding hands-free without helmet in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Vietnam News 1 hour agoA leader of the administration in Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province, southern Vietnam said on Monday that local authorities...
Vietnam health ministry urges hospitals to prepare COVID-19 quarantine facilities
Vietnam News 1 hour agoThe Department of Medical Service Administration under the Ministry of Health has issued an urgent directive urging hospitals and institutes under...
Vietnam, US enter second round of reciprocal trade negotiations
Vietnam News 4 hours agoVietnam and the United States are holding the second round of negotiations on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement in Washington, D.C. from Monday to Thursday.
Vietnam PM requires putting national exhibition fair center into operation by September 2
Vietnam News 1 hour agoPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged faster progress on the Vietnam Exhibition Fair Center project in Hanoi to put it into operation by the National Day (September 2) holiday, while inspecting the project on Monday.
Immigration officer at Phu Quoc airport suspended for tearing Taiwanese tourist’s boarding pass
Vietnam News 1 hour agoThe Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security has issued a decision to temporarily suspend an immigration officer at Phu Quoc International Airport off the coast of Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam for tearing a Taiwanese tourist's boarding pass on May 13.
Passengers use umbrellas inside Hanoi metro train due to leaking water
Vietnam News 10 minutes agoA video circulating on Vietnamese social media on Tuesday has drawn public attention to an unusual incident on Hanoi’s Cat Linh - Ha Dong metro line, where passengers were seen using umbrellas inside a train to shield themselves from leaking water.
Foreigner lets child steer motorbike while riding hands-free without helmet in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Vietnam News 1 hour agoA leader of the administration in Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province, southern Vietnam said on Monday that local authorities are reviewing an incident involving a foreign tourist riding a motorbike on Tran Hung Dao Street without wearing a helmet, letting go of the handlebars and allowing a child to steer the vehicle.
Ho Chi Minh City explores 2-level road design for Phu My 2 bridge project
Ho Chi Minh City 4 hours 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 5 hours 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.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest bar worker in 3-on-1 assault on foreign man
Ho Chi Minh City 6 hours agoPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a 19-year-old bar employee in connection with the widely reported three-on-one assault on a foreign man on Bui Vien Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City over the weekend, authorities said on Monday.
Trump Organization to visit Ho Chi Minh City for investment discussions
Ho Chi Minh City 21 hours agoVice-chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan will meet and conduct a site visit with leaders of the Trump Organization on Monday afternoon, according to the municipal government’s working schedule.
3-on-1 assault on foreigner in Ho Chi Minh City draws mixed reactions
Ho Chi Minh City 23 hours agoAn incident in which three Vietnamese men were summoned by police for attacking a foreigner on Bui Vien Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has sparked a wave of online reactions, with many commenters expressing concerns over the violence but suggesting that the altercation may not have been unprovoked.
