VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam rail sector targets 1,500 containers on China route

Vietnam's rail sector is targeting annual transport of around 1,500 containers on an international rail freight route linking Hebei in China with Vietnam, as cross-border rail services gain momentum.

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports top USD 1 billion in a month

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable industry has hit a record monthly milestone, with exports exceeding USD 1 bln for the first time as processed products gain ground in demanding markets such as the EU.

Shop owner charged over counterfeit Nike, Gucci shoes

Phu Tho Police Department has seized 1,115 pairs of shoes suspected of counterfeiting Adidas, Nike and Gucci at a local shop.

Gia Nghia Square develops cracks days after opening

Parts of Gia Nghia Central Square in Lam Dong Province have subsided and cracked just days after opening, damaging paving stones across an area of about 700 square metres.

Hanoi apartment prices fall sharply in some areas

Apartment prices in Hanoi have fallen sharply in some areas, with discounts reported across both mid-range and high-end developments.

Owner of foreign-lettered object washed ashore still unknown

Authorities in Quang Ngai Province have issued a second notice seeking the owner of an object bearing foreign text washed ashore.

Vietnamese tilapia expands exports to Japan and the US

Vietnamese tilapia is beginning to enter the premium seafood market in Japan and the US, with exporters targeting higher-value products such as sushi and sashimi.

Cao Bang hit by fourth earthquake in two weeks

A fourth earthquake in two weeks has struck Cao Bang Province, with residents reporting noticeable ground shaking but no immediate damage or casualties.

Search continues for Chinese tourist missing off Dak Lak coast

More than 20 police officers and rescuers are searching for a 27-year-old Chinese tourist who was swept out to sea off Dak Lak Province.

Overnight search continues for two missing off Son Tra Peninsula

Rescue teams searched through the night for two people still missing after four were swept into the sea off Danang's Son Tra Peninsula early on August 8.

New bridge to end isolation for Thu Bon River island village

A new bridge is set to open this month, ending years of seasonal isolation for hundreds of families living in a village on an island in the Thu Bon River in Danang City.

Overtaking-only lanes to be piloted on two expressways

Vietnam plans to pilot the use of the far-left lane exclusively for overtaking on two major northern expressways, according to the Traffic Police Department.

Grab fined VND 1.36 billion for violating consumer rights

Grab has been fined VND 1.36 billion (USD 51,800) for six violations of consumer protection regulations, including rules on personal data, transaction terms and service reviews.

USD 2.49 bln expressway proposed to link Lai Chau and Lao Cai

A 162-kilometre expressway linking the northern provinces of Lai Chau and Lao Cai has been proposed at an estimated cost of VND 65.52 trillion (USD 2.49 billion).

Hieu Liem Bridge over Dong Nai River set to open this month

Hieu Liem Bridge across the Dong Nai River is nearing completion and is expected to open to traffic by the end of August after more than two years of construction.

HCM City restricts downtown traffic for fire drill

HCM City will ban or restrict vehicles on several downtown streets to facilitate a fire and rescue drill at the Saigon Centre building.

Ninh Binh to spend USD 8.75 million upgrading coastal dyke

Ninh Binh Province will spend VND 230 billion (USD 8.75 million) to reinforce and upgrade the Hai Thinh III coastal dyke to protect communities from storms, flooding and coastal erosion.

Three women missing after being swept out to sea in Danang

Three female tourists have gone missing after being swept away by large waves while taking photographs and swimming at Mui Nghe in Danang.

Woman dies after boat fire on HCM City river

A boat moored on the Saigon River in Binh Quoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, suddenly erupted in flames amid blasts.

Hanoi steps up checks on mooncakes, counterfeit goods

Hanoi will step up inspections of mooncake producers and retailers ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, targeting food safety violations, counterfeit and smuggled goods.

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