VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam enjoys sharp rise in rice exports

Vietnam reported a sharp increase in rice exports in the first quarter with over 1.85 million tonnes worth over USD 981 million, up 23.40 percent in quantity and 34.30 percent in value compared to the same period last year.

Waste-to-energy projects help curb greenhouse gas emissions

Ho Chi Minh City and the United States Agency for International Development jointly organised a conference on technology and finance for waste-to-energy projects on April 11.

Tuyen Quang to host second international hot air balloon festival

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tuyen Quang province recently held a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City to announce the upcoming launch of the second international hot air balloon festival 2023.

Vietnam Covid-19 cases surge again

Vietnam has seen a rise in Covid-19 patients over the past week, the Ministry of Health reported.

Petroleum prices keep increasing

Prices of petroleum products have increased again from 3 pm today, April 11.

Dantri/DTiNews readers fund new house for struggling family

A poor family in the central province of Quang Binh has built a new house thanks to donations by Dantri/DTiNews readers.

One dead, two crew in coma of docked Panama ship

Authorities in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa are investigating how one crew member died and two others fell into comas on a Panama cargo ship while anchored at Nghi Son Port.

Ministry proposes VAT reduction to 8% to boost economy

The Ministry of Finance has recently put forward a proposal to the government to bring down value-added tax from 10% to 8% for a number of goods and services to boost the economy.

Capital region to house second airport

The Ministry of Transport will sketch out a planning scheme on the second airport in the capital region for 2026-2030, and submit it to the Prime Minister for approval.

HCM City needs 2,000 tourism industry workers

HCM City currently needs nearly 2,000 people to work at 25 firms that provide tourism services including hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and tourist sites, according to the municipal tourism association.

Vietnam likely to host Formula 1 race

Vietnam and South Africa have emerged as strong candidates to be added to the 2024 Formula One World Championship calendar.

US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Vietnam

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan from April 11-18, according to a press release from the US Department of State.

President Vo Van Thuong meets with Lao Prime Minister, NA Chairman in Vientiane

President Vo Van Thuong had separate meetings with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on April 10 as part of his official visit to Laos.

High airfares discourage tourists to Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island has seen a fall in tourist numbers so far this year, particularly domestic visitors, due to higher air tickets, said Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, vice chairman of Kien Giang Province’s Tourism Association.

FIFA predicts 2023 women's World Cup will be 'watershed' moment

FIFA has predicted the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be a "watershed" moment that propels the game to another level, with the target to eventually rival the men's version.

Hội An suspends entrance charge plan amid public objections

Hội An will not charge visitors to the ancient town until a plan has been created that has broad public acceptance, according to a senior local official.

What's on April 10-16/2023

Thai shooting death toll rises to six: police

Two more people have been found dead following a weekend shootout in southern Thailand, police said Monday, taking the death toll to six.

ATR 72-500 plane finally auctioned

The Hanoi Justice Department’s Property Auction Centre on Monday morning successfully auctioned off an ATR 72-500 plane after a starting price of VND136.6 billion (USD5.6 million).