VIETNAM TODAY

Passenger opens plane door mid-air on Asiana flight

A passenger opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight as it was preparing to land on Friday, the carrier told AFP, adding that the plane landed safely but several people were hospitalised.

Many areas in Hanoi face severe water shortage

Many areas in Hanoi are facing a serious water shortage due to the surging demand during the prolonged hot weather.

Dozens of commercial banks cut savings interest rates

Dozens of commercial banks have simultaneously decided to reduce deposit interest rates from May 25, after the State Bank's decision to cut policy interest rates.

HCM City seeking to ease traffic jams

The HCM City Department of Transport has issued a plan for solutions to deal with 25 traffic accident hotspots.

Work on five highway projects to start next month

The construction of five highway projects will be kicked off in June, according to the Ministry of Transport.

New regulations slow down vaccine supply, posing risk of disease infection in Vietnam

There are increasing concerns the prolonged vaccine shortage may soon lead to the resurgence of infectious diseases in Vietnam.

State president congratulates Buddhist dignitaries on Buddha's birthday

State President Vo Van Thuong on Friday morning led a delegation to visit some pagodas in HCM City on Buddha's 2,567th birthday.

Cambodian killed by 40 crocodiles after falling in enclosure

About 40 crocodiles killed a Cambodian man on Friday after he fell into their enclosure on his family's reptile farm, police said.

Three Koreans detained for robbery in HCM City

Three South Koreans have been arrested for robbing a house in HCM City.

MPI builds new investment incentives to match global minimum tax rule

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is working on the design of incentives and measures to support new investment activities amid the upcoming application of the global minimum tax.

Vinh Phuc to provide financial support for homestay businesses

The northern province of Vinh Phuc will provide VND100 million for each homestay construction project with capacity for at least 15 guests and VND300 million for farmstays with larger than 0.5 hectares and capacity of hosting from 30 guests.

National traffic safety contest opens for entries until August

The 2023 National Traffic Safety Contest will open for entries until August 25 with total prizes amounting to VND321 million.

Asian markets mostly rise on US debt ceiling optimism

Hopes that lawmakers are edging closer to a deal to hike the US debt ceiling lifted spirits in Asia on Friday, though traders remain nervous as a deadline to avert a calamitous default draws closer.

Suspect held after four killed in Japan gun and knife attack

Japanese police on Friday detained a suspect who had been holed up in a building after allegedly killing four people including two police officers in a gun and knife attack, an official told AFP.

Vietravel Airlines launches direct flights from Da Nang/Cam Ranh to Macau

Vietravel Airlines on May 25 officially launched direct flights connecting two central localities of Vietnam – Cam Ranh and Da Nang with Macau (China).

Many school trips cancelled following drownings

Many trips for students in Hanoi have been cancelled after a student and parent recently died when visiting a national park.

Electric taxi service launched in Hue

Around 400 electric cars have been put into use as taxi services in Hue City in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

China asked to withdraw vessels out of Vietnam’s territorial waters

Vietnam demand China’s relevant agencies to withdraw the Huong Duong Hong (Xiang Yang Hong) 10 ship and other coast guard ships and fishing vessels out of Vietnam’s territorial waters.

Roads encroached for drying rice

Many roads in the central province of Nghe An have been used to dry rice during the harvest season, posing a danger to traffic.

Vietnam receives WHO aid to save botulinum poisoning patients

Three hospitals in HCM City have just received six vials of Botulism Antitoxin Heptavalent sent from Switzerland by the World Health Organisation as emergency aid to treat patients poisoned with botulinum.

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