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Hanoi-Ca Mau flight route to operate on April 29

Bamboo Airways on Thursday successfully conducted a technical flight from Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport to Ca Mau Airport, the last step to prepare for their official launch of the Hanoi-Ca Mau flight route which is scheduled for April 29.

Rare Sunda pangolins released into wild

The Save Vietnam’s Wildlife Centre co-operated with the Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh to release 15 endangered and rare Sunda pangolins (Manis Javanica) into the wild on Wednesday.

Thailand air pollution leads millions to seek medical help

About 2.4 million people in Thailand have sought hospital treatment for medical problems linked to air pollution since the start of the year, health officials said, as toxic smog chokes parts of the country.

NA Chairman addresses special session of Cuban parliament

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue delivered an speech at a special plenary session of the 10th NA of the People’s Power of Cuba.

Australian Alumni Awards promote Australia-Vietnam relations

The Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam Australia Friendship Association on Wednesday co-hosted the inaugural Australian Alumni Awards.

Ho Chi Minh City enjoys rare hybrid solar eclipse

Residents of Ho Chi Minh City joined with others worldwide in admiring a 'super rare’ hybrid solar eclipse, which occurred at 11:20 a.m. on April 20.

Vietnam needs supports for foreign businesses when applying global minimum tax

The State should consider support for businesses to limit the negative impact of imposing the global minimum tax on investment attraction in Vietnam, said Đặng Ngọc Minh, Deputy Director of the General Department of Taxation.

Vietnam sends biggest delegation to SEA Games 32

Vietnam organised a ceremony on Wednesday evening to send a 1,003-member delegation to the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will be held in Cambodia.

K-pop star Moonbin dead at 25: music label

K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label Fantagio announced Thursday.

Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid exodus

On motorcycles, cars, buses, planes or by boat, millions of Indonesians are travelling to their hometowns in the annual Eid holiday exodus that is expected to peak by Thursday.

Airfares to Phu Quoc start falling

Airfares to Phu Quoc for the coming Reunification Day (30/4) and International Labour Day (May 1) have started falling.

54 suspects in repatriation flights case prosecuted

More than 50 people have been prosecuted in connection with the repatriation flights scandal at the heart of the COVID pandemic.

Week of clean water and sanitation to be launched nationwide

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on people across the country to join hand in environment preservation, protect, and make use of water resources.

Covid-19 infections continue to rise in Vietnam

Vietnam continued to see rising number of Covid-19 infections with additional 2,159 new cases confirmed on Wednesday, up 537 cases from yesterday's figure, according to the Ministry of Health.

Hoa Lo Prison attracts more visitors

Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi has attracted more visitors since new tours were launched.

Quang Ninh tops public administration indexes for fourth consecutive year

The northern province of Quang Ninh continued to take lead in the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services and the Public Administration Reform Index in 2022.

Hanoi ranks second in Vietnam E-Business Index 2023

With 85.7 points, Hanoi stands second in the Vietnam E-Business Index (EBI) 2023 rankings, following Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi bike rentals in high demand as summer comes

Bike renting has soared in Hanoi as summer arrives, with more people wanting to cycle around West Lake.

Phu Quoc resort listed among 100 best new hotels globally

Magazine Travel+Leisure of the United States recently named Regent Phu Quoc resort in the southern province of Kien Giang among the 100 best new hotels in the world for 2023.