Pork Shortage Caused by African Swine Fever Might Last Until 2020
As of June 28, African swine fever had spread to 60 provinces and cities and resulted in the culling of three million pigs, or 10% of the total number of pigs in Vietnam.
As Hot Weather Grills Central Vietnam, Multiple Wildfires Ravage Ha Tinh
After three days of constant fire-fighting efforts by local law enforcement and military personnel, the forest fires in Ha Tinh Province were finally subdued.
Vietnamese Passport Strength Improves Slightly to 73rd of 94
Overtaking Algeria and Haiti, Vietnam moved up to 73rd out of 94 spots.
5 Men Jailed for Killing Endangered Primates in Nghe An National Park
Sentences were given to five men in Nghe An Province for poaching a pair of langurs in Pu Mat National Park.
New Data Shows Fansipan Is 4.3m Higher Than Previously Recorded
After a recent round of measurements, experts believe that the peak of Mount Fansipan is higher than previously recorded.
Da Nang Will Pilot a Public Bicycle-Sharing Program to Reduce Traffic
To combat increasing traffic and pollution concerns, the city will trial a high-tech bicycle-sharing program.
How a Vietnamese Fishing Boat Saved 22 Filipino Victims From a Shipwreck
The group of Vietnamese fishermen includes ten people working on a fishing boat belonging to Tien Giang resident Ngo Van Theng.
246 Illegal Vietnamese Workers Arrested in Taiwan
Taiwan continues its crackdown against illegal workers in the country that began in January.
Experts Warn Against Building Hydropower Plants On Red River
Lao Cai Province authorities have proposed building two hydropower plants on the Red River.
With Vietnam's Thriving Air Travel Comes Severe Pilot Shortage
The country will need 2,680 pilots for commercial flights by 2020, nearly twice as many as it currently has.
Vietnam Passes Stricter Regulations of Alcohol Ads, Blanket Ban on Drunk Driving
According to the current law, drivers are not allowed to drive with a blood alcohol concentration higher than 50mg/dl.
Vietnam National Team Players Become Ambassadors for Campaign Against Plastic Waste
Vietnam’s recently launched nationwide anti-plastic campaign just got a heavyweight celebrity endorsement.
Vietnam's PM Endorses National Campaign to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced the ambitious aim at the first national anti-plastic parade organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Hanoi administration l...
Da Nang Authorities Urged to Approve 3rd Terminal for City Airport
In 2018, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) proposed building another terminal at Da Nang International Airport in order to meet the airport's future capacity demands.
Quy Nhon to Relocate 3 Hotels to Make Room for Public Beach
Other high-rise buildings on the east side of An Duong Vuong and Xuan Dieu streets along Quy Nhon's waterfront are also being moved in the near future.
National Assembly Votes Against Bill That Would Ban Selling Alcohol After 10pm
Citing impracticality of enforcement and negative effects on tourism, the parliament has rejected a bill proposed by the Ministry of Health to place a curfew on alcohol sales.
Connectivity Is Key to Ethnic Minority Development, World Bank Report Shows
A new research project by World Bank looks at the socio-economic performance of seven ethnicities in Vietnam including San Diu, Muong, Khmer, Xo Dang, Kho Mu and Mong.
Vietnam's Economy Might Be Larger Than Singapore's in 10 Years: DBS Report
With growth rates that could steady at 6.5% over the next decade, Vietnam's economy could surpass that of Singapore by 2029, according to a report by a Singaporean bank.
Flooding on Quang Ninh-Chinese Border Kills 1, Destroys Cargo Boats
Following heavy rains across northern Vietnam and unannounced discharged waters from a Chinese dam, Mong Cai Town in Quang Ninh Province has suffered from damaging floods.
Vietnam Earmarks $1.2bn for Forest Protection, Restoration
The plan focuses on improving sustainable forest and environmental management, protection and development along with conservation to increase total forest cover from 2.5 million hectares to 2.72 ...
