VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam Airlines launches check-in online service at Phu Bai Airport

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched online check-in services at Phu Bai International Airport in the central province of Thua Thien Hue on August 16 in order to improve passengers’ convenience when travelling through the airport.

Poor couple seeks help to save ailing children

A poor couple in the northern mountainous province of Bac Kan are in desperate need of support to save their son and daughter who are struggling with congenital brain atrophy.

Measures sought to attract resources for green, sustainable development

The State Bank of Vietnam and the Banking Working Group jointly has held a conference to discuss measures to attract resources for the implementation of green growth and sustainable development targets.

Dozens of storms forecast to hit East Sea

Up to 10 storms and tropical depressions are forecast to enter the East Sea between now and February 2023, of which between three and five storms have the potential to directly affect Vietnam.

Miss Vietnam 2022 beauty pageant launched

The biennial national beauty contest Miss Vietnam 2022 has now opened for Vietnamese young women aged between 18 and 27.

Nearly 3,000 new Covid-19 infections confirmed on Tuesday

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Tuesday reported an additional 2,983 Covid-19 infections, raising the country's total tally to over 11 million.

Ha Long Bay named among most beautiful global destinations

Situated in the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh, Ha Long Bay has been listed as one of the 10 most beautiful destinations for 2022, as selected by the Canadian newswire The Travel.

Australia facilitates environmental monitoring using tech in mangrove forest

The AQUAM project delivers mangrove environment monitoring stations in critical water points in Ca Mau province.

HCM City schools face overcrowding in new academic year

The number of students from kindergarten to high school in HCM City will increase by 22,000 in the upcoming 2022-23 academic year, according to the city’s Department of Education and Training.

Dantri/DTiNews readers support sick Ben Tre girl

Dantri/DTiNews readers have donated VND225 million (USD9,698) to a four-year-old girl in the southern province of Ben Tre who is facing pneumonia and liver and kidney failure.

Clean energy brings stable electricity supply to Truong Sa Archipelago

The lives of soldiers and islanders in Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have changed a lot thanks to solar panels and wind turbines.

Omicron sub-variant BA-2.75 found in Vietnam

The new Omicron BA-2.75 sub-variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Vietnam.

Vietnamese airlines begin ticket sales for Tet

Airlines in Vietnam have started selling tickets for the 2023 Tet Lunar New Year.

Stamp collection featuring famous Vietnamese waterfalls released

A set of stamps featuring famous waterfalls in Vietnam was launched by the Vietnam Post Corporation on August 15 aiming to promote the country’s scenic landscapes among the public.

Four more free public vaccines announced

Vietnamese citizens will be provided free of charge with four more vaccines against Rotavirus, pneumococcal disease, cervical cancer, and seasonal flu, according to a new government resolution.

Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids: study

Water may have been brought to Earth by asteroids from the outer edges of the solar system, scientists said after analysing rare samples collected on a six-year Japanese space mission.

Large batch of cheap mooncakes found in Hanoi

Up to 10,800 moon cakes lacking point of origin identification have been confiscated in Hanoi.

Germany recognizes new Vietnamese passport

Germany has agreed to accept the newly issued Vietnamese passport with information about the place of birth of the holder added to the observation page of the passport, the German Embassy in Hanoi announced on August 15.