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Floating opera house in Tay Ho proposed

The People's Committee of Tay Ho is collecting opinions on a proposed project that would see an opera house to rival the one in Sydney built on Đầm Trị Lake in Quảng An Ward, Hanoi, as part of wider

Additional 1,162 new Covid-19 infections confirmed on July 20

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported an additional 1,162 Covid-19 infections, raising the country's total tally to over 10.76 million.

COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades

The largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years has been recorded in official data published by WHO and UNICEF globally.

Vietnam holds national consultation on transforming education

A national consultation on transforming education was held on Wednesday with an aim to develop a shared vision, commitment and alignment of action across constituencies to transform education in Vietnam according to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Hau Giang extends rice husk-fuelled power projects

Authorities of the southern province of Hau Giang have approved the extension of a VND570.25 billion (USD25 million) rice husk-fuelled power plant.

Boat services suspended in Phu Quoc Island due to bad weather

All ships and ferries connecting Rach Gia-Phu Quoc, Ha Tien- Phu Quoc, and Rach Gia-Nam Du have just temporarily halted operations to ensure passenger safety amid bad weather.

Total revenue of groups, corporations hits nearly 900 trillion VND

The combined revenue of 17 out of 19 groups and corporations under the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises was estimated at over VND 892.16 trillion in the first half of this year.

China speeding up approvals for new coal plants: Greenpeace

China has ramped up approvals for new coal power plants this year, Greenpeace said Wednesday, with authorities trying to lower the risk of economically painful electricity shortages.

Tan Son Nhat staff suspended after passenger uses knife on flight

A security screening team member at HCM City's Tan Son Nhat Airport has been suspended after a passenger was found using a knife while aboard a flight.

Binh Thuan authorities ask for helicopter support to find missing fishermen

Authorities in the southern coastal province of Binh Thuan have just asked for support from helicopters to search for a group of fishermen who went missing 10 days ago.

Malaysia seizes animal parts worth $18 mn

Malaysian customs officials said Monday they seized a stash of rare animal parts worth $18 million thought to have come from Africa, including elephant tusks, rhino horns and pangolin scales.

Hanoi capital named among top six global cycling destinations

Dutch online travel agency Booking.com has revealed the leading six best places in the world for visitors looking to go on a cycling vacation, with the results based on a survey of travelers.

Vietnam has one of Asia’s most dynamic start-up scenes: report

Vietnam has one of the newest and most dynamic start-up scenes in Asia, and it has emerged as a hub for start-ups, according to the recently released Emerging Giants in Asia Pacific report.

HCM City to have 22 more pedestrianised streets

As many as 22 walking streets will be opened in the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City according to a proposal from the local Department of Transport.

Four from missing Binh Dinh trawler rescued

Four fishermen from a missing trawler in the southern central province of Binh Dinh have been saved.

Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines ink cooperation deal

Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding on July 19 as the pair aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation at the Farnborough International Airshow which is currently underway in the UK.

Vietnam reports additional 1,096 more Covid-19 infections on Tuesday

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Tuesday reported an additional 1,096 Covid-19 infections, raising the country's total tally to over 10.76 million.