Vietnam to Launch New Earth Observation Satellite Into Space in 2023
The observation satellite is designed to aid with disaster and climate change counter-measurement.
BBC's List of 100 Inspiring Women Includes 2 Vietnamese
This year, a wildlife activist and a social entrepreneur from Vietnam made BBC’s list of 100 women epitomizing “The Female Future.”
Natural Disasters Cause Southern Vietnam $13.6m in Damage in First 9 Months
Vietnam Disaster Management Authority recently revealed worrying statistics on natural disaster damage in the southern part of the country.
Michelle Obama to Visit Vietnam in December to Promote Girls' Education
This will be the former first lady’s first visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam Jumps 10 Places in WEF's Global Competitiveness Report
This year, the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness Report ranks countries on the new Global Competitiveness Index 4.0 introduced last year.
Proposal to Name Da Nang Street After Alexandre de Rhodes Faces Opposition
A proposal to rename two Da Nang streets has stirred debate.
Vietnam Ranks 2nd Among Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Internet Economies
A new report co-written by Google, Singapore government-backed Temasek Holdings, and US-based management consultancy Bain & Company looks at Southeast Asia’s six biggest markets, including Indonesia, ...
68% of Vietnamese Insist on Driving Themselves Home After Drinking Sessions
More than two-thirds of people who drink at a nhậu session or restaurant admit to driving afterwards, contributing significantly to traffic accidents.
As Percentage of People Over 60 Hits 11.9%, Vietnam Prepares for Aging Society
The percentage of people over the age of 60 in Vietnam has hit 11.9% of the population and is expected to rise to 25%, or 27 million people, by 2050.
Severe Flooding Drowns Can Tho as Tides Reach Highest Levels in 30 Years
Other Mekong Delta provinces and Saigon are also affected.
Vietnam Proposes Heavier Fines for Sexual Harassment. Some Think It's Not Enough.
The current fines for sexual offenses range from VND100,000 to VND300,000.
Krong No Volcanic Cave System Nominated for UNESCO Global Geopark Status
If accepted, the 2,000-square-kilometer area filled with volcanic caves, waterfalls, mountains and important archeological sites will receive increased conservation resources and support.
Vietnam Has the Fewest Public Holidays in ASEAN, but That Might Change Soon
Vietnamese authorities are debating making changes to the nation's labor law in 2019.
Ninh Binh to Remove ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Film Set From Heritage Site
After Kong: Skull Island finished filming in 2016, the film set, which depicts the village of a fictional tribe, was reconstructed to cater to tourists.
Vietnam Has 31 New 'Library Buses' to Bring Books to Remote Regions
The bookmobiles are part of a project established in 2015 to help cultivate a reading culture in remote communities.
Seven Asiatic Black Bears Rescued After 17 Years in Confinement
Seven Asiatic black bears, also known as moon bears, have been rescued from farms just a few hours outside of Saigon.
Police Arrest Gang Leaders for Stealing Thousands of Dogs in Northern Vietnam
Police in Thanh Hoa Province have detained three members of a dog thief gang and rescued 51 stolen dogs.
New Program to Build Turtle Conservation Areas, Rescue Centers Approved
In order to protect endangered turtle species, the Vietnamese government recently approved a program to build three conservation areas and two turtle rescue centers.
Binh Dinh Wants a Giant Relief of Lac Long Quan, Au Co On a Mountain
The estimated cost for the project is VND86 billion (US$3.7 million).
Work Hazards Remain Rife Amid Poor Employee, Business Awareness
This news won't come as a surprise to anyone who has observed a local construction site.
