Residents living near the polluted Nhiêu Lộc – Thị Nghè Canal in HCM City are performing a public service as they take turns spinning the wheels of a bicycle system designed to clean the canal’s dirty water.

Many British business executives will visit HCM City this year to explore the investment environment and co-operation opportunities, the country’s envoy in the city has said.

A floating restaurant in southern Ninh Thuận Province’s Vĩnh Hy Bay suddenly sank on Saturday morning, knocking hundreds of tourists into the sea, of which two were killed and four others injured.

The large-scale farm model, which has achieved great success since being adopted in the Mekong Delta five years ago, could produce even better results with closer co-operation between farmers and enterprises. 

Tourism inspectors in HCM City have fined more than 130 travel agents and hospitality enterprises a total of VNĐ2 billion (US$89,300), according to a report of the city’s Department of Tourism.

Local and international law experts today will discuss the regional and international impact of the recent ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the Philippines’ lawsuit against China and its claims in the East Sea.

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has instructed ministries and local governments in the Mekong Delta to prioritise investment in transportation projects that would help enhance connectivity.

Mass fish deaths have been reported from a reservoir built to collect rainwater in this central province’s Đông Hà Town, emitting a foul odour to nearby areas.

The city’s health department launched three hotlines this morning to receive feedback from people and organisations.