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Two Binh Dinh fishermen killed in asphyxiation incident

Two fishermen have died of asphyxiation after entering a fish storage cabin in a vessel off the southern province of Binh Dinh.

Low pay drives Central Highlands forest rangers away in droves

A string of forest rangers in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have resigned due to low pay and high pressure, prompting local authorities to scramble for recruits.

Two dead, five injured in Dalat landslide

Two people have died and five others injured after a landslide buried houses in Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Dalat City early Thursday morning.

FDI flows into Vietnam forecast to increase in H2: Experts

The flows of foreign direct investment into Vietnam are forecast to increase in the second half of the year as the downturn has been improved in recent months, experts have said.

Dozens of flights affected by bad weather at Tan Son Nhat Airport

As many as 65 flights faced difficulties landing at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport late Wednesday afternoon due to a thunderstorm, according to the Southern Region Air Traffic Services Company.

Ha Nam garment company fined for discharging wastewater

The Ha Nam Provincial People's Committee has just issued a fine of nearly VND2.65 billion on the Vu Bang Textile Garment Company for discharging untreated wastewater into the Chau Giang River.

South Koreans get younger as traditional age system dropped

Lee Jung-hee was set to turn 60 next year but South Korea dropped its traditional age counting system Wednesday, so the Seoul-based housewife just got a year younger -- and she's thrilled.

Government issues registration fee cut for domestic cars

The government has issued a decree on slashing registration fees for domestically produced and assembled cars from July 1.

18 Vietnamese VAR referees pass FIFA test

All 18 referees and assistant referees who attended a video assistant referee technology training course have been confirmed as meeting FIFA's VAR refereeing standards.

Many people hospitalised due to jellyfish stings

Many people have been hospitalised after being stung by jellyfish while swimming in the past month.

PM calls for more Chinese investments

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Chinese investors to expand investment in Vietnam, while addressing the Vietnam - China Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum in Beijing on June 28 within the framework of his official visit to China.

Vietnamese dried chillies fail South Korean pesticide residue levels

Several batches of Vietnamese dried chilli have been recalled in South Korea after they exceeded pesticide residues.

Vietjet plane makes emergency landing after engine warnings

A Vietjet Air flight from South Korea's Incheon City to Phu Quoc made an emergency landing in the Philippines due to technical warnings on Tuesday evening.

Industrial real estate firms to benefit from land fund shortage

The demand for industrial land for lease in Vietnam remains high, but the supply of industrial land is low.

Homestay services thrive after Blackpink confirm Hanoi tour date

Homestay adverts have flooded social media after K-pop girl group Blackpink confirmed they would hold two concerts at Hanoi's My Dinh National Stadium on July 29-30.

Rabid dog attacks six people in Hanoi

A rabid dog in Me Linh District in Hanoi has bitten six local residents.

Four of Lam Dong family found dead

Four members of a family in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong have been found dead hanging at their home.

Binh Duong firms need 20,000 more workers as orders return

The southern province of Binh Duong would need some 20,000 labourers from now until the year end as local firms have received more orders from customers.