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 Vietnam news | 10/27/2023 16:25 Two former directors jailed in Đà Nẵng - Quảng Ngãi expressway case Trần Văn Tám, former Director of the Việt Nam Expressway Corporation (VEC), was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison while Mai Tuấn Anh, former Chairman of the Board and former VEC Director, got 42 months in prison. 2 Vietnam news | 10/27/2023 16:04 Two cruise ships bring 1,200 foreign tourists to Quảng Ninh Two cruise ships carrying foreign visitors to Hạ Long City of the northern province Quảng Ninh arrived at Hòn Gai international port on Friday morning. 3 VietnamPlus | 10/27/2023 15:27 Two cruise ships carry 1,200 foreign tourists to Quang Ninh Two cruise ships carrying foreign tourists to Ha Long city of the northern province of Quang Ninh arrived at Hon Gai international port on October 27 morning. 4 VietnamPlus | 10/27/2023 15:17 Programme helps bring smile to children with lip, palate deformities A cleft lip and palate surgery programme was kicked off in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on October 27 by Operation Smile Vietnam and the provincial Fund for Children. 5 Vietnam news | 10/27/2023 13:12 Bắc Giang boosts e-commerce development during international integration process Bắc Giang sets a goal that by 2025, the entire system of supermarkets, commercial centres, modern distribution facilities, and facilities supplying public goods such as electricity, water and telecommunications will flexibly apply different electronic payment methods. 6 Vietnam news | 10/27/2023 12:15 PM calls for swift action following fatal fire that killed three in Hà Nội The blaze broke out at around 7.40pm on Thursday at a scrap collection house in Tứ Hiệp Commune, Thanh Trì District. 7 Vietnam news | 10/27/2023 11:33 Travelling kiosk of French fashion magazine stops over in Hà Nội Guests can immerse themselves in the world of “Astonishing Hermès” – the House’s annual theme for 2023, and enjoy several exciting activities. 8 Vietnam news | 10/27/2023 11:03 Korean tourist dies after falling from cliff in Lâm Đồng Province The woman was traveling with a group to the top of the mountain when she slipped while taking photos. 9 VietnamPlus | 10/27/2023 09:51 More international flights to Phu Quoc: opportunities, challenges Some airlines of the Republic of Korea (RoK) are planning to open direct air routes to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island dubbed as the Pearl Island in the southern province of Kien Giang, which is considered not only opportunities but also challenges for its tourism sector. 10 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2023 20:13 VNU-Hanoi has two more disciplines ranked by Times Higher Education Courses in Education and Clinical and Health of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU, Hanoi) find a place in the Times Higher Education (THE)’s World University Ranking by Subjects 2024, which was released on October 26. 11 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2023 19:56 Seminar on legal assistance for overseas Vietnamese held in Hanoi The Foreign Ministry’s State Commission for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOV) in coordination with the Hanoi Bar Association held a seminar in the capital city on October 26 to discuss legal assistance for overseas Vietnamese (OV). 12 VietnamPlus | 10/26/2023 18:31 Sixty-one Vietnamese citizens rescued from casinos in Myanmar The Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar and local authorities verified that 61 Vietnamese citizens have been rescued from casinos in Myanmar, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told a regular press conference in Hanoi on October 26. 13 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 17:54 Vietnamese, Korean working to facilitate arrangements for four dead Korean tourists killed in flashfloods The Korean tourists were experiencing the jeep tour service across a stream at Cù Lần village tourist area, Lạc Dương District, when their vehicle was swept away by flash floods. Their bodies were found later at a location 2km away from the site of incident. 14 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 17:18 Bắc Giang initiates social housing projects for workers Bắc Giang province has given preference to planning social housing projects for workers in locations near industrial zones and clusters. 15 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 17:17 Image of Long Biên Bridge wins first prize of logo design contest Simulation of Long Biên Bridge on the sun background by author Bùi Bảo Đạt won first prize in the logo design contest of Long Biên District, Hà Nội. 16 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 17:03 New path for Côn Đảo Côn Đảo is taking significant strides toward implementing a customised circular economy project initiated by Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province. Its aim is to pave the way for new, greener developments on this stunning island. 17 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 16:57 Hà Nội honoured as world’s best golf city destination in 2023 The cities participating in the nomination had to meet stringent criteria, including golf infrastructure, supporting services for golf activities, and accommodation facilities. 18 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 16:02 Second group of US Peace Corps volunteers arrives in Việt Nam The Peace Corps volunteers are set to become the first group to serve at high schools across HCM City starting in January 2024. Their mission is to work closely with local educators, co-teaching English classes, and aiding Vietnamese students in enhancing their English language skills, thus improving their access to educational and employment opportunities. 19 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 15:53 Dengue fever cases see sharp rise in Hà Nội According to the Hà Nội Center for Disease Control (CDC) one person has died as a result of the infection. 20 Vietnam news | 10/26/2023 15:02 Composer Thao Giang, who revived Hà Nội’s blind buskers' singing, passed away He inspired noted artist Mai Tuyết Hoa to learn the art of Xẩm (songs for blind beggars) from elder artisan Hà Thị Cầu. Xẩm singing, a centuries-old Vietnamese art form, has long been regarded as an important piece of the nation’s cultural heritage. 270 271 272 273 274