VIETNAM TODAY

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes more than 2.7 million visitors in January

Ho Chi Minh City received more than 416,000 international arrivals and over 2.3 million domestic holidaymakers throughout January, up 16.7% and 12.9% against the same period last year, respectively, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.

Electric minibus route launched in Hanoi on Tet

A new electric minibus route will operate in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District during the Tet Lunar New Year.

Ha Tinh turns down proposal to dump waste mud into sea

Authorities in the central province of Ha Tinh have turned down a proposal from the Vung Ang II Thermal Power Company (VAPCO) to dump three million cubic metres of waste mud into the local sea.

China executes couple for double child murder that shocked nation

China on Wednesday executed a couple for throwing two young children out of the window of an apartment building, in a case that caused nationwide outrage.

DRVN works with US firm to improve road traffic safety in Vietnam

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation to improve road traffic safety in Vietnam in the 2024 – 2026 period was signed between the Department of Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) under the Ministry of Transport and 3M Corporation of

Danang man helps disease-striken woman realise her dream

A man in the central city of Danang has helped a disease-stricken woman realise her dream of wearing a wedding dress.

Vietnamese beauty among Top 50 of Miss Grand Slam 2023

Le Hoang Phuong, fourth runner-up at Miss Grand International 2023, has been named on the list of the leading 50 candidates for Miss Grand Slam 2023, as announced by Global Beauties.

Workers receive free flights home for Tet

As many as 32 workers in the southern province of Binh Duong have been offered free return air tickets to the northern region for the Tet Lunar New Year.

Vietnam celebrates first successful delivery after foetal heart surgery

In a historic medical breakthrough, Vietnam has witnessed the first successful delivery of a baby over three weeks after having undergone foetal heart surgery.

Vietnam - Philippines joint press statement

Vietnam and the Philippines have issued a joint press statement on the occasion of the State visit to Vietnam by Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.

HCM City gateways severely congested as Tet nears

Gateway areas in HCM City have become jammed these days as the Tet Lunar New Year approaches.

Philippe Troussier remains in hot seat despite Vietnam’s Asian Cup poor showing

A leader of the Vietnam Football Federation has affirmed that chief coach Philippe Troussier will still be in the hot seat despite the Vietnamese side’s poor performance at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar.

Vehicles to be banned from many HCM City streets

Vehicles will be prohibited from many streets in HCM City from today, January 29, according to the municipal Department of Transport.

Prime Minister hosts Philippine President

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., who is on a state visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on January 30.

Vietnam and Philippines outline action plan for strategic partnership in 2025-2030

Vietnam and the Philippines will work closely together to develop an action plan to realise their strategic partnership for the 2025-2030 period.

Teenage girl rescued from Cambodia's casino

A 15-year-old Vietnamese girl has just been rescued after being sold to work at a casino in Cambodia.

Nha Trang to open food street at sea-side park

Authorities in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa are planning to launch a culture and food street at the Phu Dong Park during the coming Tet Lunar New Year Festival.

Noi Bai Airport officially deploys A-CDM model to reduce flight delays

Noi Bai International Airport, the largest in northern Vietnam, will officially implement the Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) system on February 1 in a bid to deal with flight delays.

Vietnamese President hosts welcome ceremony for Philippine President

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong on Tuesday hosts a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace for Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. in Hanoi on Tuesday morning, as the latter was on a two-day State visit to the country.