Logistics expert with 25 years of experience waits over 6 months for entry into Vietnam: EuroCham
Economy 4 hours agoThe European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has voiced concerns over Vietnam’s recognition of foreign professional experience in its work permit process, citing a case where a logistics expert with 25 years of experience had to wait over six months to gain entry into the Southeast Asian nation.
Ho Chi Minh City to illuminate iconic landmarks in June
Ho Chi Minh City 6 hours agoHo Chi Minh City is set to start a series of artistic lighting projects in June, enhancing the nighttime charm of the city's historic and cultural landmarks.
Mud surfaces near excavation site of Hanoi metro project
Vietnam News 3 hours agoMud surfaced from underground on Cat Linh Street in Dong Da District, Hanoi, near the excavation site of the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro project, on Tuesday afternoon.
Top tech firms from Vietnam, S.Korea partner for AI transformation
Economy 2 hours agoViettel has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s KT Corporation to jointly advance AI-powered digital transformation in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City’s new $424mn airport terminal leaks again during rain
Ho Chi Minh City 3 days agoThe Vietnam Airlines check-in area at the newly inaugurated Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, which has an investment...
Tan Son Nhat airport’s new terminal operational despite incomplete flooring
Ho Chi Minh City 6 days 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...
Vietnam Airlines reports smooth first day after fully transitioning to Tan Son Nhat airport’s T3 terminal
Ho Chi Minh City 10 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 14 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...
Counterfeit crisis: From medicine to food products, fake goods threaten public health in Vietnam
In-Depth 20 hours agoCounterfeit goods have long plagued Vietnamese society, posing serious threats to public health, eroding consumer trust, and frustrating authorities.
Vandalism of Nguyen Dynasty throne raises alarms over heritage protection in Vietnam
In-Depth 1 day agoThe incident in which a visitor climbed over a barrier and sat on the Nguyen Dynasty throne at Thai Hoa Palace in Hue City, central Vietnam before breaking one of its armrests has served as a serious warning regarding the protection of national heritage and treasures in Vietnam.
Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?
In-Depth 7 days 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 8 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 14 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.
S.Korean man sentenced to death for killing father in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 6 hours agoThe Ho Chi Minh City People's Court on Wednesday sentenced Lim Young Kwon, a 42-year-old South Korean national, to death for murdering his father.
Vietnamese students earn awards at Huawei ICT competition
Education 6 hours agoA Vietnamese delegation comprising nine university students has earned awards in three tracks at the 2024-25 Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals in China.
Vietnam’s military hospital sets milestone with 2 emergency helipads
Ho Chi Minh City 6 hours agoMilitary Hospital 175, under the Ministry of National Defense, has become Vietnam’s first medical facility to feature two helipads, significantly boosting...
Japan enacts bill on AI development, risks
World 6 hours agoTOKYO -- Japan's parliament Wednesday enacted a bill to establish a new law to promote the development of artificial intelligence while addressing...
Man arrested for snatching handbag from New Zealand tourist in Vietnam’s Hoi An
Vietnam News 5 hours agoPolice in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam have arrested a suspect accused of snatching a handbag from a female tourist from New Zealand in Hoi...
Asia boosts weapons buys, military research as security outlook darkens
World 5 hours agoHONG KONG - Spending on weapons and research is spiking among some Asian countries as they respond to a darkening security outlook by broadening...
In Vietnam, former Silver Swallow winner finds lifelong passion in education
Education 5 hours agoOnce a rising star on Vietnam’s television screens, Trinh Tuong Van is now quietly shaping the country’s future – one student at a time.
India's alarm over Chinese spying rocks the surveillance industry
World 3 hours agoNEW DELHI -- Global makers of surveillance gear have clashed with Indian regulators in recent weeks over contentious new security rules that...
Namia River Retreat: Hoi An’s hidden charm – A new chapter of wellness hospitality in central Vietnam
Travel 3 hours agoNestled on a secluded islet along the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat opened its doors in December 2024 as Hoi An’s first and only luxury resort...
Downpours expected to return to Ho Chi Minh City from today
Ho Chi Minh City 35 minutes agoIncreased rainfall and thunderstorms will likely hit Ho Chi Minh City and other southern Vietnamese provinces starting late Wednesday afternoon and...
SpaceX Starship launched on ninth test flight after last two blew up
World 14 minutes agoSTARBASE, Texas - Starship, the futuristic SpaceX rocket vehicle on which Elon Musk's ambitions for multiplanetary travel are riding, roared into space...
Man arrested for snatching handbag from New Zealand tourist in Vietnam’s Hoi An
Vietnam News 5 hours agoPolice in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam have arrested a suspect accused of snatching a handbag from a female tourist from New Zealand in Hoi An City, a renowned tourist destination in the province.
Vietnam’s Binh Dinh plans to train 7,500 high-tech workers in semiconductors, AI, cybersecurity
Vietnam News 42 minutes agoAuthorities in Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam have unveiled an ambitious plan to train at least 7,500 professionals in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity over the next five years.
Vietnam’s Nha Trang cordons off coastal area to protect coral reefs
Vietnam News 16 hours agoThe Nha Trang Bay Management Department in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam has temporarily cordoned off part of the Hon Chong coastline in a bid to safeguard coral reef ecosystems exposed during low tide.
Vietnam, France sign vaccine technology transfer deal during President Macron’s state visit
Vietnam News 18 hours agoVietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC) and French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi signed an agreement on vaccine production technology transfer on Monday, in the presence of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron.
S.Korean man sentenced to death for killing father in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 6 hours agoThe Ho Chi Minh City People's Court on Wednesday sentenced Lim Young Kwon, a 42-year-old South Korean national, to death for murdering his father.
Vietnam’s military hospital sets milestone with 2 emergency helipads
Ho Chi Minh City 6 hours agoMilitary Hospital 175, under the Ministry of National Defense, has become Vietnam’s first medical facility to feature two helipads, significantly boosting its capabilities for emergency care, disaster response, and handling urgent situations.
Downpours expected to return to Ho Chi Minh City from today
Ho Chi Minh City 35 minutes agoIncreased rainfall and thunderstorms will likely hit Ho Chi Minh City and other southern Vietnamese provinces starting late Wednesday afternoon and continue for several days, according to the Southern and Central Highlands Regional Hydro-Meteorological Center.
Ho Chi Minh City launches Swiss-backed training to tackle tourism labor gap
Ho Chi Minh City 1 day agoHo Chi Minh City on Monday launched a Swiss-funded executive hospitality training program to address a shortage of skilled tourism workers, officials said.
NB.1.8.1 variant accounts for 83% of COVID-19 samples in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 3 days agoMost COVID-19 samples recently collected from patients in Ho Chi Minh City have been identified as the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is circulating in more than 20 countries, and there is no evidence that it spreads more quickly or causes more severe illness than other variants, local health authorities reported.
