VIETNAM TODAY

Malaysia says LGBTQ-themed Swatch watches will bring 3-year jail terms

Owners or sellers of rainbow-coloured timepieces made by Swiss watchmaker Swatch face three years in prison in Malaysia, the interior ministry said Thursday, as the Muslim-majority country rails against LGBTQ symbols it says could "harm morals".

Vietnam’s economy to see stronger growth in next two years: WB

The World Bank forecasts that Vietnam’s economy will grow 4.7% in 2023, and accelerate to 5.5% in 2024 and 6.0% in 2025.

Vung Tau to host first beer festival

The southern coastal city of Vung Tau hopes to attract crowds of around 150,000 next month when it hosts its first beer festival, featuring food culture and music.

Ministry proposes support for electric car buyers

The Ministry of Transport has just proposed support policies to encourage the sale electric cars.

Lam Dong wants to declare landslide emergency

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is seeking approval from the Ministry of Transport and Directorate for Roads of Vietnam to declare a landslide and subsidence emergency for many local roads.

North struggles with torrential rains

Northern localities have continued facing heavy rains, posing the risk of flooding in many areas, reported the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Indonesian maid's torture highlights lack of legal protections

Beaten, forced to eat animal faeces and chained to a dog cage -- the abuse of an Indonesian maid highlights the government's failure to protect domestic workers at home even as it moves to help those abroad, critics say.

National energy, minerals planning announced

The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a conference in Hanoi to announce the national plannings in the fields of energy and mining for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.

Poor mother needs help to support ill-mentally children

A poor woman in the central province of Nghe An is in desperate need of financial help to support three small children who are all suffering from mental problems.

Ministry proposes cutting internet access for online criminals

The Ministry of Information and Communications has proposed cutting internet access for criminals.

Over 800 businesses join Vietbuild 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City

The International Exhibition for Construction, Building Materials, Housing and Interior Decor (Vietbuild 2023) kicked off on August 9 at the VIECC Convention Exhibition Center – EXPO in Ho Chi Minh City.

HCM City to collect VND 1.55 trillion a year from street space rental

HCM City Department of Transport has just proposed a detailed plan on the use of road and pavements for commercial purposes, which could bring in an estimated annual revenue of VND 1.55 trillion (USD63.48 million).

Vietnam Airlines to adjust flights due to Storm Khanun

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it would adjust flights to and from the Republic of Korea (RoK) based on the impact of Storm Khanun.

Vietnamese women's football team gear up for ASIAD

The Vietnamese women's football team will gather at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Centre in Hanoi from August 10 to prepare for the 19th Asian Games (, slated for September in China, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

Rail workers suspended after deadly Pakistan train crash

Six railway workers including track maintenance staff have been suspended after a train crash in southern Pakistan at the weekend killed 34 people, a government minister said Wednesday.

Hundreds of homes cracked following Thanh Hoa road-building

Hundreds of houses and other works in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa have seen cracks and damage after the Mai Son - National Road 45 Expressway started construction.

Waterway tourism to be launched on HCM City rivers by 2025

HCM City has set a goal to launch waterway tourism products on all local rivers by 2025.

Call to release Thu Le Zoo elephants

A Vietnamese animal protection group has collected around 51,135 signatures in a petition calling for the release of two elephants being kept at Thu Le Zoo in Hanoi.

Vietnam marks first stop for Pacific Partnership 2023

Pacific Partnership returned to Phu Yen Province on August 9 to commence the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

Economy improves but challenges remain: official

Despite strong efforts and more positive signals recorded, Vietnam’s economic growth stood at only 3.72% in the first half of 2023, putting heavy pressure on the realisation of this year’s GDP growth target of 6.5%, an official has said.

609 610611612 613