VIETNAM TODAY

Ca Mau asks gov’t for $1.05 billion to urgently combat erosion

The southernmost province of Cà Mau is seeking more than VNĐ26.8 trillion (US$1.05 billion) from the Government to invest in emergency works to prevent erosion, which is growing increasingly worse along the coast and threatening lives of local people.

Vietnamese products sold on Amazon skyrocket by 300% in five years

The volume of Vietnamese products exported and sold on Amazon e-commerce platform of the United States has increased by 300% over the past five years, heard a forum held in Hanoi on June 27.

Two dead, five injured in Vung Tau traffic accident

At least two women have died, while five others suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car in the southern city of Vung Tau on Thursday evening.

King Bao Dai's villas recognised as architectural heritage.

Five French-style villas in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, which used to host the late King Bao Dai and his family during their holidays, have just been officially recognised for their architectural values.

PM Pham Minh Chinh to visit RoK next week

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea from June 30 to July 3.

Hot weather to return to northern and central regions

A new heat wave is forecast to hit the northern and central regions on Friday after nearly a week of rainy weather.

Foreigners advised to visit bank branches for biometric verification

The SBV has directed commercial banks to ensure online banking transactions to run smoothly for all customers, including foreign residents in Vietnam, when the mandatory biometric verification policy takes effect.

Influencer seeks police help after discovering hidden toilet cam

A female online influencer in HCM City is working with police after discovering a hidden camera installed in a toilet of a local studio where she was working.

Fuel prices rise third consecutive time

Domestic retail prices of petroleum products in Vietnam rose again at 3 pm today, June 27, following the adjustment jointly decided by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Kon Tum to define those responsible for mass forest death

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum are defining responsibilities of organisations and individuals in the mass forest death around a reservoir of the Thuong Kon Tum Hydropower Plant.

Hoi An named as world’s top best value destination for 2024

The ancient city of Hoi An in Vietnam’s central Quang Nam has topped the list of the best value destinations worldwide for this year, according to the UK’s Post Office study.

Vietnamese PM receives Chinese Vice Premier in Beijing

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing in Beijing on June 27, pledging close cooperation in strategic transport connectivity projects of the two countries.

Vietnam hands over wartime servicemen’s remains to US

The 165th repatriation of the remains of US soldiers missing in action during the war in Vietnam (MIA) took place at Da Nang International Airport on June 26.

Thousands of Thanh Hoa households suffer pollution from pig farm

Thousands of households in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa's Lang Chanh District have complained about severe environmental pollution caused by a large-scale pig farm.

Quang Binh teenager seeks help to support mentally ill mother

A teenage girl in the central province of Quang Binh needs support to take care of her mother, who is having mental problems.

IMF projects Vietnam’s growth at nearly 6% this year

The Vietnamese economy is likely to expand by close to 6% in 2024, driven by a recovering export sector, robust foreign direct investment, and policy support, the International Monetary Fund said.