Society Two Chinese nationals arrested for desecrating tomb of 15th-century Vietnamese king Police in Thanh Hóa have detained two Chinese men accused of illegally excavating the 15th-century tomb of King Lê Túc Tông. Authorities are seeking help from China to investigate a third suspect who fled the country. 05/17/2025 17:21 | Vietnam news Lack of attention hinders innovation, digital transformation efforts: PM 05/17/2025 17:19 | Vietnam news HCM City advises residents to wear masks in public amid rising COVID cases 05/17/2025 14:21 | Vietnam news Police bust counterfeit supplement ring, seize over 100 tonnes of fake goods 05/17/2025 11:52 | Vietnam news 1 VietnamPlus | 10/31/2023 15:06 Hoan Kiem lake space, Old Quarter recognised city-level tourist area The People’s Committee of Hanoi on October 31 decided to recognise Hoan Kiem lake, its surrounding areas and the Old Quarter as a city-level tourist area. 2 Vietnam news | 10/31/2023 12:24 Five dead in serious traffic accident in northern province According to initial information, the accident occured at Rừng Cấm hill, Hữu Lũng district, approximately 70.8 kilometers along National Highway 1A, on the route from Lạng Sơn to Hà Nội. 3 Vietnam news | 10/31/2023 12:06 Bắc Giang – one of Việt Nam’s intriguing tourism destinations Tourists to Bắc Giang can not only explore famous historical and cultural sites, and enjoy outdoor activities in nature reserves, lakes and waterfalls, but also try delicious local specialties like Lục Ngạn lychees, Yên Thế chicken and Chũ rice noodles. 4 Vietnam news | 10/31/2023 10:23 5th anniversary of road safety programme for students 'Slow Zones, Safe Zones' celebrated Starting with two pilot schools in Pleiku City in the Central Highlands region of Việt Nam, the programme ended up impacting 31 primary schools in the city, with 71 per cent of them getting the safest rating of 5 stars (Star Rating for Schools, SR4S, iRAP). 5 VietnamPlus | 10/31/2023 10:19 Self-drive tour pilot between Vietnam, China resumed The pilot of self-drive tours at border areas of Vietnam and China is resumed after a halt by the COVID-19 pandemic. 6 VietnamPlus | 10/31/2023 09:33 Plan approved to develop National Data Centre The Government on October 30 approved a development plan on the National Data Centre, expected to help Vietnam reach higher positions in the global e-Government, information technology, and cybersecurity rankings. 7 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 23:07 Bắc Giang effectively implements the rearrangement of administrative units Bắc Giang Province focuses on effectively raising awareness and creating consensus, making efforts to earn high degree of support from officials, party members, and local residents during the process of rearranging administrative units. 8 VietnamPlus | 10/30/2023 18:47 Public security ministry launches cooperation with Korea Coast Guard Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam received Kim Byung Ro, Commander of the central region coast guard under the Korea Coast Guard (KCG), in Hanoi on October 30. 9 VietnamPlus | 10/30/2023 17:52 Vietnam, Canada co-host UN Logistics Officer Course The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department on October 30 opened the United Nations Logistics Officer Course 2023 co-chaired by Vietnam and Canada within the framework of the latter’s Military Training & Cooperation Programme (MTCP). 10 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 17:25 Road safety NGO launches music video on youth engagement app, encouraging young people to speak up for safer streets The music video features the Youth Engagement App, which is being piloted in HCM City, Pleiku City, and Yên Bái since December 2022. 11 VietnamPlus | 10/30/2023 17:02 Official calls for constructive dialogue on religious issues between Vietnam, US A Vietnamese delegation paid a working visit to the US from October 10-22 during which Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang called on both sides to increase constructive dialogue to clarify religious issues and avoid misunderstandings that may impact bilateral relations. 12 VietnamPlus | 10/30/2023 15:51 Night tour to Hanoi's Temple of Literature officially launched Tourists and locals in the capital city of Hanoi will have an opportunity to enjoy a feast of dazzling light and traditional music and a taste of quintessence of Vietnamese educational history while engaging in the night tour to the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in the heart of Hanoi. 13 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 15:25 Bắc Giang focuses on enhancing law education The northern Bắc Giang Province is focusing on enhancing the quality of law education and awareness. 14 VietnamPlus | 10/30/2023 14:16 Numerous activities of Vietnamese students organised abroad The 16th Vietnamese Students' Festival in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held by the Vietnamese Students Association in the RoK (VSAK) on October 29 under the sponsorship of the Vietnamese Embassy and Hanshin Engineering Construction Co., Ltd. 15 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 13:50 Bắc Giang speeds up public investment disbursement, national target programmes Bắc Giang is taking action to speed up the disbursement of public investment as well as the national target programmes. 16 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 13:48 Bắc Giang prioritises resources for urban development Bắc Giang will prioritise resources for investment and development. 17 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 13:40 Bắc Giang Province strengthens management to prevent budget revenue loss Local authorities of Bắc Giang Province have promoted administrative reform, created favorable conditions for taxpayers in production and business,. 18 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 13:39 New Directions East Asia conference and Future of English exhibition open The British Council, the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, on Saturday launched its annual regional flagship English language testing and assessment conference, New Directions East Asia, and the Future of English exhibition at the British University Việt Nam in Hà Nội. 19 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 11:50 Unilever’s trailblazing journey to carbon neutrality in Việt Nam Low-carbon economic development is emerging as a prominent global trend, with Việt Nam also actively participating in this transformative movement. 20 Vietnam news | 10/30/2023 11:43 Bắc Giang prioritises digital infrastructure development for digital transformation Lê Ánh Dương, chairman of the provincial People's Committee, said the province has set targets to achieve by 2025, including having mobile broadband subscribers per 100 people reach 95 per cent, smartphone usage rate among all mobile phone users at 85 per cent, and the proportion of adults owning smartphones at 95 per cent. 268 269 270 271 272