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Da Nang to have first smart airport terminal in Vietnam

The international terminal of Da Nang Airport, based in the central city of Da Nang, is set to become a smart terminal under a partnership between the Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation JSC (AHT) and FPT Software.

North-South rail service resumes after eight days of tunnel landslides

North-South passenger and freight trains have been allowed to run again through Bai Gio tunnel in central Vietnam at reduced speed since landslides occurred inside the tunnel, disrupting North-South rail service eight days ago.

Cave with beautiful natural stalactites inside discovered in Thanh Hoa

A cave with underground water flowing inside and many beautiful natural stalactites has been discovered in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa.

Nha Trang beach is clear after beach-blocking projects dismantled

The authorities of Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa) are cracking down on projects which block the sea view and return the space to public use.

Rail freight stuck due to tunnel landslide

Tonnes of freight has been stuck at railway stations following landslides at Bai Gio Tunnel in the southern central region.

Nine injured in head-on car collision in northern Vietnam

Nine people were injured in a head-on collision between a minivan and a tanker truck carrying building materials in Dien Bien province on April 20.

Mechanisms needed to help people with disabilities access technology

People with disabilities often have difficulties accessing technology, requiring mechanisms and policies enabling them to access technology early, so that they will have better jobs in the future and contribute to society

Longan honey harvest season begins in northern Hung Yen

For 25-30 days, bees gather nectar from the longan flowers, creating a rich and flavourful honey that captures the essence of the season.

Rescue team spends whole night to search for UK tourist

Rescue teams’ efforts were rewarded after they spent a sleepless night, crossing forests and mountain peaks to search for a foreign traveller who was reportedly lost in a forest. They finally found the lost tourist in Hoang Lien Forest.

Three severely injured as boat carrying 42 foreigners collides with ferry

A tour guide and two foreign tourists were severely injured after a collision between a boat carrying foreign tourists and a passenger ferry on the Tien River of Tien Giang province, southern Vietnam, on April 19.

Controversial religious figure further charged for incest

Le Tung Van, a controversial figure running a self-proclaimed temple called "Tinh That Bong Lai", is further charged by the Long An Police for committing incestuous behavior.

HCMC plans numerous events celebrating 50th National Reunification Day next year

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, a number of activities will be held in HCM City next year.

Piracy is rampant in digital environment: experts

Director of Digital Copyright Center Hoang Dinh Chung believes that it is necessary to use encryption before posting content in a digital environment to prevent copyright infringement.

Disabled people overcome difficulties to reach success in life

The sixth national conference praising people with disabilities, orphans and outstanding sponsors, has been held in Hanoi, honouring many typical examples. They have all overcame obstacles to be useful people for the community.

BRT to be replaced by urban railways under Hanoi plan

Under the overall development planning which is now being amended, Hanoi aims to replace the existing BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) network with urban railways.

Railway, marine, waterway transport needs to find ways to increase market

After many years of restructuring the transport market, the transport market share now is less than 1 per cent for railway, and less than 20 per cent for maritime and waterway. The transport activities mainly depend on roads.

Nha Nam suspends CEO following sexual harassment allegations

Nha Nam has removed the personal apology posted by Nguyễn Nhật Anh on the company’s fanpage previously.

Skytrax ranks Noi Bai and Da Nang among top 100 global airports in 2024

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang have been named among the world’s top 100 airports in 2024 by the UK–based aviation consultancy Skytrax.

Ministry to issue circular restricting tobacco imagery in films,theatrical works

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is currently collecting opinions on the draft circular to restrict tobacco imagery in films and on stages.

VND110 billion sought for HCMC metro line’s trial run

HCMC Urban Railways No.1 Company Limited (HURC1) has proposed allocating nearly VND110 billion from the city’s budget to fund two months of trial run on the first urban railway of HCMC, in preparation for its commercial operation.