VIETNAM TODAY

Activities in East Sea must strictly comply with int’l law: deputy spokeswoman

Deputy spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang on April 6 affirmed Vietnam’s consistent viewpoint that activities in the East Sea must strictly comply with international law while commenting on the report that Chinese vessel Haiyang Dizhi 4

Ha Long Bay helicopter tours suspended following tragic accident

The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation have decided to halt Ha Long Bay helicopter tours after an accident killed five people on Wednesday.

Quang Ngai to build VND5.5 trillion urban area

The central province of Quang Ngai will invest VND3.8 trillion (USD161.71 million) to turn a local village into an urban area.

Hanoi students paintings raise funds for bridge project in remote area

A group of students in Hanoi have raised VND10 million from selling their paintings to donate to a bridge project in remote areas.

More than a million low-income homes to be built by 2030

Under a new initiative approved by Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà more than one million homes will be built for low-income and industrial park workers by 2030.

National traffic safety campaign launched in Hanoi

The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security with Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper and Toyota Vietnam Company launched the Vietnam Traffic Safety Initiative 2023 programme on Wednesday.

Twin babies found dead after mother leaves suicide note

Authorities in the central city of Danang are investigating the death of twin baby girls at their home after their mother left, leaving a suicide note.

Pilot's body found in Ha Long Bay helicopter crash

The body of Colonel Chu Quang Minh, the pilot of a helicopter carrying five people that crashed while on a sightseeing tour on Ha Long Bay on Wednesday has been found late the same night.

Northern region struggles with air pollution

Many localities in the northern region of Vietnam are facing severe air pollution, posing health risks for people.

15 UK businesses to join int’l exhibition on education technology in HCM City

As many as 15 British businesses will attend the International Exhibition of Educational Technology, Information Technology, Equipment, Toys and School Supplies scheduled for April 21 - 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, heard a press conference on April 5.

Vietnamese travelers to Thailand can only get 30-day visa free period

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have announced that they have changed the waiver arrival period for guests from 60 countries back to the original 30-day period for a visa, instead of 45 days as previously announced.

Vientiane Declaration calls for enhanced cooperation for sustainable Mekong River Basin

The fourth Mekong River Commission Summit, themed “'Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong”, issued the Vientiane Declaration before it wrapped up in the Lao capital on April 5.

Phu Tho orphans receive community support

Four orphans in the northern province of Phu Tho have received over VND800 million in donations after their story was published by Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper.

Vietnam Expo attract 500 exhibitors from around the world

The 32nd Vietnam International Exhibition (Vietnam Expo) is opening in Hanoi from April 5-8 with the participation of more than 500 domestic and foreign enterprises.

Northern region to face cold spell

The northern region of Vietnam has been forecasted to see a cold snap from tomorrow, April 6, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Mekong River Basin now facing unprecedented challenges, says Vietnamese PM

The Mekong River Basin is currently facing unprecedented challenges that need to be addressed soon to ensure water security and support sustainable development of countries in the region, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

HCM City sees more liver abscess cases

The HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases received 140 patients with liver abscesses in the first three months of this year, up four-fold against last year.

Five arrested over human sacrifice at Indian temple

Indian police have arrested five men accused of conducting a human sacrifice, nearly four years after the discovery of the victim's headless body at a Hindu temple left officers baffled.