VIETNAM TODAY

Japan becomes largest ODA donor for Vietnam

After 30 years Japan has become Vietnam’s biggest official development assistance donor, with more than JPY2.7 trillion, approximately US$20 billion, in loans, nearly JPY100 billion in grant aid, and roughly JPY180 billion in support for technical cooperation.

HCM City calls for investment from Singapore in key projects

HCM City is seeking investment from Singapore in some major projects including the HCM City-Moc Bai Expressway, Belt Road 4, and the 3A, 3B, and 4 metro lines, according to local officials.

Airlines need more assistance to recover, develop

Vietnam's domestic aviation market has been bouncing back, but many airlines are still grappling with difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, latent risks, and soaring expenses, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily reported.

Asian markets tumble as bank worries spread from Wall Street

Asian markets sank again Friday following a rout on Wall Street as signs of trouble at a regional US lender sparked concerns about the wider sector as the Federal Reserve ramps up interest rates.

Vietnam welcomes Russia’s consideration of visa procedure simplification

Vietnam welcomes Russia’s consideration of simplifying visa procedures for Vietnamese citizens, deputy spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s routine press briefing on March 9.

Hanoi from 1967 to 1975 seen through lens of German photographer exhibited

Snapshots of life in the capital in the 1967 to 1975 period taken by the world-renowned German photographer Thomas Billhardt will be put on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.

British Covid-19-hit couples return to thank Vietnamese doctors

John Dixon, 77, and his wife Shan Ellison Barker, 70, returned to Hanoi-based National Hospital for Tropical Diseases on March 8 to thank doctors and nurses for saving them from Covid-19 three years ago.

Cần Thơ, USAID foster collaboration to mitigate climate change effects

Leaders of the Cần Thơ province had a working session with a delegation from the United States Agency for International Development and discussed collaboration in climate change response and how to support people affected by the natural phenomenon.

Quảng Ngãi officials meet photographer taking pictures of Sơn Mỹ massacre

Officials of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of central province of Quảng Ngãi had a meeting on Wednesday with photographer Ronald L. Haeberle, who took pictures of the brutal Sơn Mỹ massacre on March 16, 1968.

Airport, casino construction at Khanh Hoa EZ proposed

Authorities of the southern central province of Khanh Hoa are seeking PM Pham Minh Chinh’s approval for revising the general planning of Van Phong Economic Zone by 2040 and a vision until 2050.

Parents cheated in child-health-related scams

Dozens of parents in HCM City have been tricked into transferring money to save their children after being told their children faced life-threatening conditions that needed urgent operations.

Mother drowns two children in Nam Dinh

A mother has drowned her two small children in a river in the northern province of Nam Dinh.

Kon Tum province hit by two consecutive earthquakes

Two consecutive tremors were reported in Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands of Kon Tum province during the early morning of March 9, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics of Vietnam.

Dong Nai to build three bridges linking HCM City

The southern province of Dong Nai’s authorities have agreed to build three bridges linking HCM City.

Barge sinks off Binh Thuan coast, leaving four missing

Four crew are missing from a barge that sunk due to strong winds off the coast of the southern central province of Binh Thuan.

Driver dies after landslide sweeps truck off Ha Giang road

A truck plunged off the Ma Pi Leng Hill in the mountainous province of Ha Giang on Wednesday, killing the driver.

China to resume post-Covid Vietnam tourism

China will officially resume tours to Vietnam beginning from March 15 after a three-year Covid-19 hiatus, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Cat Ba among 10 friendliest cities in Vietnam for 2023

Booking.com, the world's leading digital travel brand, has named Cat Ba town in the northern port city of Hai Phong among this year’s top 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam.