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Airlines instructed not to illegally raise prices over summer

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has called on airlines to well handle increased demand during the peak of summer, ensuring that there are not illegal increases in ticket prices or limits on people picking up or dropping off

Hanoi to build road tunnel in Hoan Kiem district

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved the feasibility study report of an investment project to build a road tunnel for both pedestrians and vehicles in Hoan Kiem district to improve traffic flow and ensure safety for pedestrians.

Vietnam repors 685 more Covid-19 infections on Monday

An additional 685 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Monday, raising the national tally to over 10.74 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

Mother drowns, child remains missing at Ha Tinh beach

A woman has drowned while her 13-year-old child remains missing after being caught in a rip current at Thien Cam beach in the central province of Ha Tinh on Monday morning.

Vietnam enjoys sharp increase in shrimp exports

Vietnam has reported record growth in shrimp exports in the first half of 2022 with revenues reaching nearly USD 2.30 billion, 33 times higher compared to the same period last year.

Three people drown at Tri An reservoir

Three people have drowned at Tri An hydropower reservoir in the southern province of Dong Nai.

GM Liem back on FIDE standard chess ranking

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has been back on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) standard chess ranking after two-year absence as he had not competed in this category internationally since 2020.

Rules on business in prize electronic games for foreigners

The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular guiding the implementation of some articles of the Government’s Decree No. 121/2021/ND-CP on business in prize electronic games for foreigners in Vietnam.

17 VN universities in global list with best academic achievements

The University Ranking by Academic Performance, a Turkish non-profit organisation URAP, has honoured 17 Vietnamese universities for their outstanding academic performance globally.

Five subsidised bus routes to be halted

Bac Ha Ltd. Co. has suddenly announced to suspend five subsidised bus routes from August 15 this year.

What's on July 4-10/2022

Thousands ordered to evacuate from Sydney floods

Australia's emergency services ordered thousands of people in Sydney to evacuate Monday as overflowing rivers swamped swathes of land and the city's largest dam spilled torrents of water.

Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang among top best cities in Southeast Asia

The travel magazine Travel & Leisure of the United States has recently listed three Vietnamese localities - Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang – as the 10 top best cities in Southeast Asia.

CAAV asked to tackle high rates in flight delays, cancellations

Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan has asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to promptly tackle flight delays and cancellations.

The Moffatts and 911 schedule Hanoi performance

Some of the world’s leading bands, including The Moffatts and 911, are set to play a concert at Yen So Park-Gamuda Land in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi on August 6.

Fossil discovery solves mystery of how pandas became vegetarian

The discovery of panda fossils in China has helped researchers solve the mystery of how the giant species developed a "false thumb" and became the only dedicated vegetarian in the bear family.

Hanoi market sees strong development in premium offices

Office real estate is thriving, with new Grade A buildings entering the Hanoi market at the end of the year, according to Savills Vietnam.

Typhoon Chaba not hit Vietnam, weakens to tropical depression

Typhoon Chaba weakened into a tropical depression on July 3 morning, moving north of northwest with its eye located in the south of China’s Guangxi province, which borders northern Vietnam.

Dak Lak to hold durian festival

Krong Pak District in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak will organise the 2022 Durian Festival in September, said a local official.

Vietnam raises resolute objection to Taiwan’s illegal live-fire drill

The nation resolutely opposes and demands Taiwan to cancel its live-fire exercises in the waters around Ba Binh island belonging to Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and not to repeat similar actions in the future.

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