Seven charged with human smuggling in connection to Essex lorry deaths Police in Hà Tĩnh Province have launched criminal proceedings against seven people for human trafficking in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese in a lorry in the UK last year.

Việt Nam ensures tourist safety amid coronavirus Tourism agencies based in Hà Nội have been asked to cancel tours to areas affected by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and refuse tourists from those affected zones. The request is one measure taken by authorities in Hà Nội to ensure the safety of tourists during the epidemic.

Transport ministry asked to explain North-South Expressway delay

Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper on February 11 reported that the land clearance progress of the expressway’s eastern section had been delayed.

Renovated ancient bridge should be preserved as origin: authorities

Local authorities of Nam Định Province have assigned involved agencies to restore the orginal for of a roofed bridge dated 15th century.

Silver Spirit cruise ship with nearly 200 European tourists visits Đà Nẵng The luxury Silver Spirit cruise ship docked at Chân Mây Port in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế on Wednesday afternoon, after its 199 passengers from European countries had spent two days in the central city of Đà Nẵng on Tuesday.

Ambassador takes a toast for Japan, VN co-operation On February 23, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan will turn 60 years old. On this occasion, Ambassador of Japan Kunio Umeda sends Việt Nam News readers a message to celebrate.

Casting for film on late songwriter Trịnh Công Sơn begins Film director Phan Gia Nhật Linh has begun casting for his movie on the late famous songwriter Trịnh Công Sơn called Em và Trịnh (You and Trịnh).

Huế Festival 2020 postponed due to coronavirus epidemic The highly anticipated Huế Festival 2020 will be postponed due to the spread of fatal novel coronavirus (Covid-19), according to Thừa Thiên Huế Province’s People’s Committee.

International vocational training to be extended Vocational training schools in Việt Nam will continue to use curricula transferred from Australia and Germany until the end of 2020 and 2025, respectively, following Prime Minister’s approval to extend the technical vocational education and training (TVET) reform plan.

EVFTA brings chances and challenges to local agricultural production The new trade agreement between Việt Nam and the European Union opens many doors for agriculture, according to experts.