OVs applaud revisions to land, real estate-related laws

Hanoi: The regulations related to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the revised laws on land, housing, and real estate business were disseminated to expatriate at a hybrid conference on March 26.

The conference was held by the State Committee for OV Affai…

Australian official hails positive developments in Vietnam-Australia relations

Sydney: Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam met with Senator Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade and Manufacturing of Australia, in Canberra on March 27, during which the Australian official spoke highly of positive developments in th…

Non-stop toll collection to be officially applied in five airports from May 5

Hanoi: The electronic toll collection (ETC) system will be officially and simultaneously implemented at five airports namely Noi Bai, Cat Bi, Phu Bai, Da Nang and Tan Son Nhat from May 5, aiming to create more favourable conditions for vehicles enteri…

Tan Hoang Minh Chairman receives 8-year prison sentence for fraud

Hanoi: The Hanoi People’s Court on March 27 handed down prison terms to 15 defendants involved in the case of ‘obtaining property by fraud’ at property developer Tan Hoang Minh.

Do Anh Dung, Chairman of Tan Hoang Minh, was sentenced to eight years in…

Khanh Hoa ramps up vessel control in anti-IUU fishing efforts

Khanh Hoa: The south central province of Khanh Hoa has been taking comprehensive measures to tighten control over fishing vessels as part of its efforts to combat illegal, reported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Local authorities have promoted exami…

Gastronomic festival “Balade en France 2024” to be held in April

Hanoi: The fourth edition of the French culinary festival – Balade en France 2024 – will take place in Hanoi from April 5-7, the French Embassy in Vietnam announced at a press conference on March 27.

The festival, co-organised by the embassy and the …

HCM City to host int’l friendly futsal tournament

HCM: An international friendly futsal tournament will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 28-31, with the participation of Iran, Morocco, New Zealand and Vietnam.

The Vietnamese team will play against New Zealand on March 28, Morocco on March 30 …