VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnamese victims in Red Sea attack heading back home

The three Vietnamese sailors surviving a missile attack on True Confidence, a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, by Houthi forces off the coast of Yemen on March 6 are set to arrive in Hanoi on March 14.

Gac Ma soldiers remembered in ceremony in Quang Binh

A requiem was held on March 13 in the central province of Quang Binh in remembrance of the 64 soldiers who laid down their lives defending Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) 36 years ago.

Bali landslide kills two foreign tourists

Two foreign tourists including an Australian woman have been killed on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after heavy rain triggered a landslide that swept away their villa, an official said Thursday.

Woman rescued after two-day well truama

A woman has just been rescued after falling into a well in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

HCM City to reclaim land from nearly 3,000 households for canal upgrade

Two HCM City People's Committee canal upgrade projects will reclaim land from nearly 3,000 households in District 8, Binh Thanh, and Go Vap.

Vietnam opera house to host international concerts, ballets

Compositions by famous Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) will be presented by the orchestra of the Royal Opera of Versailles during a concert scheduled to take place next month at the Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi.

Nha Trang chicken rice restaurant suspended after mass poisoning

A famous chicken rice restaurant in Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa has been suspended after up to 60 guests were poisoned. The incident occurred at Tram Anh Chicken Rice Restaurant on Ba Trieu Street.

Rare eagle rescued in Bac Giang

A rare and endangered eastern imperial eagle (Aquila Heliaca) has been found in a garden in the northern province of Bac Giang and rescued by a local.

First HCM City metro line delayed for fourth time

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line, which stretches from Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, will miss its July commercial operation as the investor needs more time to complete

Vietnam Coast Guard attends 18th ReCAAP ISC Governing Council Meeting

Vietnam has demonstrated its responsibility in engaging in the ReCAAP Agreement and effectively combating maritime crimes, said Major General Vu Trung Kien, Deputy Commander in charge of law of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) at the 18th ReCAAP Information

NA Standing Committee to discuss seven draft laws during 31st session

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is holding its 31st session from March 14-19, with a focus on scrutinising seven draft laws.

Dong Nai to develop community-based pomelo tourism

The southern province of Dong Nai will develop community-based and agricultural tourism for Tan Trieu Island.

Hanoi’s early morning newspaper market

A special early morning newspaper distribution market can be found on Dinh Le Street and part of Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi for years.

Ailing woman struggling to care for two grandchildren

A 67-year-old woman in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak who has cancer is calling for help as she has to take care of her grandchildren after their mother died.

Domestic airlines’ fleets likely to shrink in two years: CAAV

The fleets of some Vietnamese airlines are likely to shrink in 2024 and 2025, thus subsequently affecting their transportation capacity on domestic and international routes, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

5,000 runners to attend "Run for the Heart" charity event

Run For The Heart 2024, the 10th annual charity run of its kind, is scheduled to take place on March 23 at Yen So Park in Hanoi, according to details given by the organising board.