Asia Vietnam Streetlights are being switched off and generating companies are shifting operations to off-peak hours to keep national electricity system running, as record temperatures in some areas have caused a surge in demand
Asia Vietnam There are growing fears that the prolonged shortage of vaccines may soon lead to a resurgence of infectious diseases in the country; last year, the vaccination rate for the Expanded Immunisation Programme did not reach the annual targets
Asia Vietnam The e-commerce market in the country will reach USD 20 billion by the end of the year, as Vecom predicts a 25% increase
Asia Vietnam The country wants to thoroughly investigate TikTok for 'toxic' content; the Ministry of Information and Communications said the investigation will begin on the 15th and last until the end of May
Asia Vietnam The city of Can Tho will launch various cultural and sports activities to commemorate the Hùng Kings, the 48th anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and Reunification Day and International Labour Day
Asia Vietnam A proposal to implement a time limit on apartment ownership has been eliminated in the latest draft of the Housing Law
Asia Vietnam Cabinet members agreed on extending the validity of e-visa to three months for tourist visas and easing the conditions for Vietnamese citizens to apply for foreign entry visas
Asia Vietnam Starting from the second or third quarter of 2023, the price ceiling for domestic air services will increase by an average of 3,75% , according to the Ministry of Transport
Asia Vietnam Chợ Rẫy Hospital has the highest number of registered organ donors in the country, according to the National Coordinating Centre for Human Organ Transplantation
Asia Vietnam Mộc Châu resort has been crowned 'Asia's Leading Regional Natural Destination' at the World Travel Awards 2022
Asia Vietnam The Prime Minister called for a basic and comprehensive digital transformation reform to improve labour productivity and the competitiveness of businesses and the nation
Asia Vietnam Local officials and experts are discussing the creation of the national database centre, emphasising that the right approach will make it a driving force for the country's development
Asia Vietnam Vietnamese acrobatic artists Giang Quốc Cơ and Giang Quốc Nghiệp, known internationally as the 'Giang brothers', have set a world record in their latest international performance in a Guinness World Record show in Milan, Italy