227 charged in Vietnam Airlines drug smuggling case
HCM CITY: Prosecutors in Ho Chí Minh City have charged 227 people in connection with the VN10 drug case, uncovered after narcotics were found hidden in the luggage of four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in March 2023.
Sweeping changes to Vietnam regulations on deportation take effect April 1
HANOI: Vietnam has overhauled its deportation regulations for foreign nationals, with a new decree starting effect on April 1, aimed at streamlining procedures while strengthening human rights protections.
Women, older workers among vulnerable groups with low pay in Vietnam
HANOI: Vietnam has made strides in reducing the share of workers earning below the statutory minimum wage, yet certain groups, including women, older workers and those with lower levels of education, remain particularly exposed, according to a new study.
Vietnam warns of up to 80% surge in international shipping rates
HANOI: Vietnam's international shipping rates could rise by 50 to 80 per cent as tensions in the Middle East disrupt supply chains, local media outlet VnExpress reported Wednesday (April 1).
Cklamovski hails commitment and resilience of players despite loss
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's national football team coach Peter Cklamovski hailed his players' grit, resilience and pride despite losing 3-1 to Vietnam in their final Group F Asian Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Vietnamese among Asia's top foodie travellers
HANOI: Vietnamese travellers are among Asia's most passionate culinary explorers, ranking second in the region for choosing destinations based on food experiences, according to new findings from digital travel platform Agoda.
Vietnam tightens controls after nearly 300 tonnes of diseased pork 'enter' schools
HANOI: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will establish inspection teams to carry out thematic checks on slaughtering activities and veterinary control nationwide after nearly 300 tonnes of diseased pork entered the market, including supplies to school kitchens in Hanoi.
Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, strong winds, hail during seasonal transition
HANOI: Cities and provinces in Vietnam were ordered to step up preparedness as thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong gales threaten the country during the seasonal transition.
Vietnam mulls waiving selected aviation, maritime fees till year-end
HANOI: Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed waiving a range of fees and charges in the aviation and maritime sectors from Wednesday (April 1) through the end of this year to help businesses cope with volatile global fuel prices, local media VnExpress reported Tuesday.
Harimau Malaya fall to Vietnam, but Cklamovski hails players’ resolve
PETALING JAYA: In a match billed as the "Game of Dignity" by pundits, Malaysia were unable to match a fired-up Vietnam side.
