Vietnam, Russia seek joint literate, art projects

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi on May 2 hosted a reception for Chairman of the Association of Russian Diplomats Igor Khalevinsky, and writer-poet Svetlana Savitskaya.

Special stamp set marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory

The Ministry of Information and Communications has announced that a special set of stamps celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory will be issued on May 5.

Photos of Vietnamese landscapes honoured at 35AWARDS Photography Award

Two shots taken by local photographers Nguyen Minh Tu and Bui Van Hai have been named among the top 100 in the drone photography category of the ninth 35AWARDS, an international event created in 2015 by the professional photo community 35photo.pro.

Urgent investigation launched into mass food poisoning in Dong Nai

As of 7am on Friday, hospitals in Long Khanh City had admitted 469 suspected food poisoning cases linked to the consumption of bread from the Bang bread shop in Xuan Binh Ward, Long Khanh City.

Vietnam Business News May 3/2024

Agro-forestry-aquatic product exports post trade surplus of 4.74 billion USD in four months

Heat records broken, more hot weather forecast for May

April saw 112 heat records as the country baked in sweltering weather, with many places breaking temperature records set over a decade ago.

Kim Sang-sik picked as head coach of Vietnam football teams

Kim Sang-sik, former coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of the Republic of Korea, has been chosen by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to coach the Vietnam national football team and the Vietnam U23 football team.

Daring action of Son La man helps him escape human traffickers’ nest

H went to Cambodia after receiving an offer about "easy job, high pay" of VND10-15 million a month. But after several days of working, he realized that he had fallen into a human traffickers’ nest.

SBV cancels gold auction for third time due to lack of bidders

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced the cancellation of its gold auction for 16,800 taels of SJC gold this morning, May 3, as just one bidder registered to join the auction.

Vietnam News Headlines May 3/2024

Five Vietnamese victims of human trafficking rescued in Laos

Building carbon credit management mechanisms crucial: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the urgent need to develop a carbon market and carbon credit management mechanisms in his recently-issued directive.

Binh Dinh to host Teqball World Series next month

Athletes from 50 countries and regions will take part in the competition in Quy Nhon City, competing in men’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles.

Phone and component exports hit over US$18 billion in four months

Vietnam earned US$18.4 billion from exporting phones and components during the first four months of the year, up 6.6% year on year.

HCM City strongly handling canal pollution

HCMC has been trying to eliminate water pollution in its canals in order to improve the living environment for local inhabitants there.

$529 million funneled into Vietnam’s startup ecosystem in 2023

The total capital invested in Vietnamese tech startups amounted to $529 million in 2023, marking a 17 per cent decrease from the previous year.

Traffic accidents leave 845 deaths in a month: traffic safety committee

A total of 1,995 traffic accidents occurred nationwide in the month from March 15 to April 14, killing 845 people and injuring 1,537, according to the Office of the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Credit rating culture deemed vital for transparency

Rated corporate bond issuances in Vietnam still trail behind regional peers, though efforts to enhance credit rating culture aim to expand the market significantly.

Vietnam among top 10 favourite destinations for Chinese tourists

Vietnam has been named among the top 10 favourite destinations for Chinese tourists during the May Day holiday, according to Chinese travel data platform Qunar.

Long holidays help tourism prosper

The average hotel room occupancy rate was estimated at 60 percent during the five-day holiday for this year's Reunification Day (April 30) and Labor Day (May 1) from April 27- May 1, reaching over 70 percent on peak days.

Decree regulates conditions for cars from abroad to Vietnam

Foreign drivers and motor vehicles driving in Vietnam must go through Vietnam's international travel service businesses to complete the approval procedures.

European and Vietnamese artists celebrate EU Day

The music in Dó serves as a link between the past and the present of European classical music, introducing to Vietnamese audiences Vivaldi’s legendary Four Seasons recomposed by famed composer Max Richter.

Ex-diplomat’s memories of the 1954 Geneva peace talks

Colonel Ha Van Lau said that the Dien Bien Phu victory held immense significance and greatly influenced the diplomatist efforts of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Geneva, giving the Vietnamese delegation a victorious position in negotiation.

V.League 1 returns with exciting matches

The first match on May 3 will feature Ha Tinh, currently seventh with 20 points, against Quang Nam, who sit 11th with 16 points.

10 Vietnamese athletes secure slots for 2024 Paris Olympics

As of April 30, 10 Vietnamese athletes has officially secured slots at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Fresh policies come into effect in May 2024

New policies regarding standards for civil servants holding leadership and management positions, management and development of industrial clusters, transportation of dangerous goods, and penalties in fishing sector shall come into effect this May.