VIETNAM TODAY

Slower recovery in international markets and lower demand in domestic air travel have been hindering the recovery of Vietnam's airline industry, said industry insiders and policymakers.

Most markets rose Wednesday after China unveiled plans for $137 billion in extra debt to boost infrastructure spending, while oil extended losses on hopes Israel will scale back its plans for a Gaza ground invasion.

The northern province of Quang Ninh has just proposed to the Ministry of Transport to add a railway project connecting Ha Long and Mong Cai cities into the list of projects to be carried out by the Vietnam Railway Authority.

Vietnam has reported the first death from monkeypox disease.

Vietnam's top female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, earned a historic milestone on October 24 by entering the top 20 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s world rankings for the first time.

Wedding photos of Henry Li and Edgar Ng show the couple holding hands, surrounded by beaming friends -- the freeze-frame of joy a contrast to the two men's struggle in Hong Kong for LGBTQ rights.

More than 200 Vietnamese and foreign businesses are expected to participate in the 21st Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition 2023 in HCM City from October 25 to 28.

An albino baby turtle named Blanche has been born at the Let’s Get Cracking incubation centre, announced Six Senses Con Dao luxury beach resort in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.

Four South Korean tourists have died after being washed away in a flash flood in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Alongside support policies from the Party and State, education, especially vocational education, is considered one of the systematic and sustainable solutions to poverty.

The investment fund VinaCapital expects Vietnam’s GDP growth to rebound to 6.5% next year, driven by a recovery in exports, which will in turn be closely accompanied by a rebound in the local manufacturing sector output.

The Government has proposed the National Assembly to allow it to continue the 2% interest rate support policy for enterprises, cooperatives, and business households.

The second cohort of US Peace Corps volunteers have arrived in Hanoi to further support the local education sector in English training.

A YouTuber with 2.4 million subscribers apologised on Tuesday after a video of him and three others free-riding around Japan became the latest example of fame-seeking foreigners riling locals.

Two South Korean airlines have planned to open flights to Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang by the year-end.

A 47-year-old woman in the central province of Quang Nam has died of melioidosis, also known as Whitmore's Disease.

Vietnamese carriers Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines and Vasco have offered over 6 million tickets for sale to meet rising travel demand during Lunar New Year (Tet) 2024, which is forecast to be higher than last year.

An outfit named "Vũ khúc Thiên Long" (Rising dragon) worn by Vietnamese beauty Le Hoang Phuong has been voted the best among the Top 10 national costumes at the Miss Grand International 2023 pageant.

A cold spell with rains is forecasted to hit the northern region on October 27-28.