VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam hoped to become healthcare destination

Thanks to significant achievements in medicine, increasing quality, and reasonable costs of medical examination and treatment services, Vietnam's healthcare establishments have attracted more and more foreign patients, including those from developed countries such as the US and Canada.

Local model to vie for Mister Grand International 2023

Model Nguyen Hoang Tung is set to represent the nation to compete in the Mister Grand International (MGI) 2023 pageant which is scheduled to take place in Spain in January, 2024.

Vietnam promotes development of green industrial parks

Many localities in Vietnam have promoted converting traditional industrial parks to eco-industrial parks and also developed new green industrial parks.

What's on December 25-31/2023

Son Doong cave adventure tour fully booked for 2024

Oxalis, the only firm operating expedition adventure tour to Son Doong – the world’s largest natural cave on December 23 announced that the tour is fully booked for the whole of 2024.

EU Christmas market held in Ho Chi Minh City for first time

Various fun-filled activities and workshops were put on at the EU Christmas market, the first of its kind held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23.

Foreign investments in property market expected to soar: experts

Foreign investors are expected to plough large amounts of money in the Vietnamese property market in 2024-26, according to experts.

Logistics firms advised to improve competitiveness

Vietnamese logistics firms have been advised to work harder to enhance their productivity, service quality and competitiveness amid current difficulties due to global economic instability.

More foreign travellers to visit Vietnam: Travel sites

Vietnam this year has consistently grown in attractiveness to travellers worldwide, according to online travel platforms.

Localities join in efforts to fight plastics pollution

Ten localities in Vietnam are taking actions to fight plastic pollution under Plastic Smart Cities (PSC), an initiative put forward by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Vietnam reports over 1,100 natural disasters in 2023

More than 1,130 natural disasters occurred in Vietnam this year, leaving 166 people dead and missing, according to a report by the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Hanoi K-pop show cancelled after organiser contact failures

The Open Air #2 X-mas Festival scheduled to take place in Hanoi on December 23 and 24 was cancelled at the last minute after some artists announced they would not perform.

Government chief hosts India’s Adani Group Chairman

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 hosted a reception for Gautam Adani, Chairman of India's major infrastructure conglomerate Adani Group which is currently exploring an investment of roughly US$10 billion in Vietnam over the next decade.

Tan Son Nhat airport forecasted to serve 27,000 Tet flights

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City has been forecasted to handle up to 27,000 flights with a total of four million passengers during the coming Tet Lunar New Year.

Vietnamese men’s football team maintain Southeast Asia’s top position

The Vietnamese men’s national football team wrapped up the year 2023 with the first place in Southeast Asia, 15th in Asia and 94th in the world in FIFA's latest rankings.

International Solar Alliance launches Asia Pacific edition of SolarX Challenge

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched the SolarX Startup Challenge for the Asia-Pacific region at COP28 in Dubai, showcasing its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and driving solar projects in the region.

China earthquake death toll rises to 148

The toll from China's deadliest earthquake in years rose to 148 on Friday, state media reported, as authorities turned their attention to resettling thousands of people displaced by the disaster.

Lao Cai principal resigns as police investigate student meals cut

The principal of Hoang Thu Pho 1 Primary School in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has resigned as police launched an investigation into the poor meals given to students.

Trafficked wallabies die in Lao Cai rescue centre

Two of four wallabies recently trafficked into Vietnam have died a short time after being sent to the Hoang Lien Rescue and Conservation Centre in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Dak Lak woman receives help to treat cancer

A poor woman in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has received over VND140 million in donations to help cover treatment for her breast cancer after her story was shared on Dantri/Dtinews.

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