VIETNAM TODAY

Dien Bien expands educational cooperation with Russian universities

Authorities in Dien Bien Province hosted a delegation from Russian universities to discuss educational collaboration and scholarship programmes offered by the governments of Vietnam and Russia.

French woman reunited with Vietnamese mother after 27 years

A Vietnamese mother forced to give up her twin daughters for adoption to a French couple due to financial hardship has been reunited with them 27 years later.

Grab driver complains of ruined reputation after overpaying customer

A GrabBike driver turned off his phone after a passenger accidentally transferred VND71 million instead of the intended VND71,000 fare.

Hoan Kiem Lake-Thang Long Citadel electric vehicle route halted

Hanoi has suspended the four-wheeled electric vehicle service between Hoan Kiem Lake and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in response to newly issued traffic regulations.

Vietnamese consumers continue to tighten spending

Shopping channels have also reported stagnant or slightly declining purchasing power compared to last year.

Two ancient boats excavated in Bac Ninh

Residents in Thuan Thanh, a district in the northern province of Bac Ninh, have discovered two ancient boats while digging a fish pond.

Danang seeks Dragon Bridge night market investor

Authorities of the central city of Danang are seeking investors to build a night market by the Dragon Bridge in Son Tra District.

South Korean manager quits high-paying job to start a business in Vietnam

The owner of a South Korean restaurant in HCM City shares that he loves Vietnamese people and culture and deeply admires President Ho Chi Minh.

Toyota Motor produces 700,000th car in Vietnam

Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) rolled out its 700,000th car on March 19, becoming the first automaker in Vietnam to reach this milestone.

China's Tencent sees profits surge as AI drive accelerates

Chinese internet and gaming giant Tencent said on Wednesday that profits in the fourth quarter of 2024 surged 90 percent as the firm accelerates a push into artificial intelligence (AI).

Gold prices hit all-time highs in Vietnam

The Vietnamese gold market continued to set records on Wednesday, following global trends.

Vietnam treasures comprehensive partnership with Hungary: PM

The Vietnamese leader acknowledged Hungary as a steadfast friend that has provided valuable support for Vietnam over the past 75 years.

Wartime bombs safely handled in Quang Binh, Nghe An provinces

The bomb was found on March 17 when workers were repairing a bridge that connects Chuon village and Con Cung village in Kim Thuy commune, Le Thuy district.

Open-top bus link to Tan Son Nhat Airport proposed

The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed launching open-top double-decker and regular bus routes connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Late frost stuns Ta Xua Peak

Though it is already late March, Ta Xua Peak in the northern province of Yen Bai has been struck by thick frost.

Dak Lak hospital considers job cuts amid falling patient numbers

Buon Ma Thuot City General Hospital in Dak Lak Province is considering slashing its workforce as staff and medical personnel exceed the number of patients.

Vietnam, UK bolster ties to develop int’l financial centres

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh held meetings with British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle on March 18.

Vietnamese company and Pfizer to co-operate on vaccine production

Pfizer Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Vietnam Vaccine Company (VNVC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for vaccine production in HCM City on March 18.

Four missing after fishing boat sinks off Nghe An

Authorities in the northern-central province of Nghe An are searching for four crew members who have gone missing after their fishing boat sank in the local waters.

Vietnam Airlines increase flights to Manila as travel demand rises

Vietnam Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency between Hanoi, HCM City, and Manila, the capital of the Philippines, to accommodate growing travel demand between the two nations.

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