VIETNAM TODAY

16 Vietnamese injured in Taiwan gold ball factory blast

Sixteen Vietnamese workers were injured in a blast at a golf ball factory in Pingtung city, Taiwan (China) on September 22, confirmed the Department of Overseas Labour (DOLAB) under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Integrated subjects a major challenge for teachers as new curriculum rolled out

As the 2018 general education curriculum is being rolled out at the secondary school level, finding qualified teachers for integrated subjects remains a major bottleneck that schools are struggling to address.

Vietnam proposes solutions to global crises at UNGA 78

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, while addressing the general debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, pointed out major crises the world is facing and put forward solutions to

Enterprises expect easier access to credit

Enterprises expected access to banking credit to be made easier to quench their thirst for capital during the process of recovering production and business.

Nanny commits suicide after Hanoi toddler murder

A nanny has committed suicide after kidnapping and murdering a Hanoi family's two-year-old baby girl.

PM meets with New York Mayor, opens Nasdaq trading session

PM Pham Minh Chinh on September 22 met with Mayor of New York Eric Adams, during which he affirmed Vietnam attaches importance to its cooperation with the US city.

Hanoi spends VND9.2 billion on support for tragic fire victims

Hanoi's authorities have agreed to spend VND9.20 billion (USD383,333) to help the survivors and families of a recent tragic fire.

Philippine smog prompts health warnings, school closures

Thousands of people were warned to stay indoors and many schools were shut Friday as a thick haze blanketed the Philippine capital and surrounding provinces.

Vietnam, Bangladesh boost economic cooperation

Vietnam defines Bangladesh as its important partner and a potential investment destination for major corporations and enterprises of the Southeast Asian country in the future, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said.

President hosts Japanese Crown Prince, Crown Princess

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 22 for visiting Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan.

Minister calls for preparation of workforce for AI ecosystem

Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat has called for preparing a workforce for artificial intelligence (AI), thus contributing to the sustainable development of the AI ecosystem in Vietnam.

Nha Trang-Lien Khuong expressway construction proposed

Authorities of the southern central province of Khanh Hoa have received the proposal on building an highway linking Nha Trang City and Lien Khuong District in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong.

Health ministry issues Whitmore disease warning after teen death

The Ministry of Health (MoH) on September 22 asked health departments of all localities to enhance measures against Whitmore, also called melioidosis, following a 15-year-old death of the infectious disease.

Markets mostly rise as traders try to look past expected rate hikes

Most stock markets rose Friday, reversing early losses and a sell-off on Wall Street, as traders contemplate further interest rate hikes by central banks to tame inflation.

Precarious rocks pose dangers for Thanh Hoa overpass

Many rocks are precariously perched along an overpass on Mai Son- National Road 45, threatening passers-by.

Vietnam named as top international travel flight destination for global tourists

The country has been named as a leading travel destination for international tourists, according to a list compiled by digital travel platform Agoda.

Illegally-built homestay facilities face demolition from An Giang mountain

Authorities in Tinh Bien Town in the southern province of An Giang have just proposed to the provincial people’s committee to demolish 10 homestay facilities which have been illegally built on forest land on Cam Mountain.

Binh Duong assigns 200 hectares for airport project

The southern province of Binh Duong has announced to spare 200 hectares of land area near the Cau Mountain to build an airport.

Markets struggle on prospect of higher rates, eyes on BoJ

Most stock markets fell Friday, extending a global retreat as investors fret that central banks will have to continue pushing up interest rates as they struggle to tame inflation.

Harmful bacteria found in Hoi An food shop

Initial results from Nha Trang's Pasteur Institute of the samples taken from the Madam Phuong Banh My Hoi A shop on September 11 have found some bacteria including Salmonella spp and Bacillus cereus.

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