The North-South high-speed railway should be for both passengers and freight Former Deputy Minister of Transport Lã Ngọc Khuê spoke to Lao động (Labour) newspaper about the feasibility of options to develop a North-South high-speed railway in Việt Nam.

HCM City to keep land prices unchanged for next 5 years The HCM City People’s Council has kept the official land prices unchanged since market prices did not change between 2019 and last year.

PM urges completion of draft resolution on specific policies for Thừa Thiên-Huế

More than a year ago, the Politburo issued a resolution on the construction and development of Thừa Thiên-Huế to 2030, vision to 2045, aiming to turn the province into a centrally-run city in tandem with the conservation and development of heritage and cultural identity of the former imperial capital. 

COVID hits HCM City tourism sector hard, again The HCM City Tourism Association has asked for a complete or at least a 50 per cent waiver of value-added tax payable by accommodation, catering and travel businesses until the end of this year.

Royal sisters movie gets release date after pandemic delay

Gái Già Lắm Chiêu V – Những Cuộc Đời Vương Giả (Camellia Sisters - Living Like Royalty) will premiere on March 12, a month after the original date of February 12, the first lunar day of the Year of the Ox.

Veteran actor returns to play Việt Nam's answer to Bob Dylan

After a 10-year break, award-winning actor Trần Lực is expected to hit the screen with his new role in a motion picture about the musician Trịnh Công Sơn, set for release at the end of this year. Sơn (1939 - 2001) is one of the most renowned musicians in Việt Nam and was famous for his anti-war songs and called the 'Bob Dylan of Việt Nam' by his fans at home and abroad. Online Dân Trí newspaper reporter Hà Tùng Long spoke with actor Trần Lực about his new role. 

Historic Củ Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition

HCM City has a great deal of historical value related to the wars of resistance against the French and Americans to offer interest to tourists as well as locals. One of the most fascinating destinations is Củ Chi guerrilla warfare tunnels, located about 70km from downtown HCM City.

Two Vietnamese footballers to be loaned to Japanese side

The loan deals were agreed under a strategic partnership agreement signed between Sài Gòn FC and Ryukyu.

Celebration of International Women’s Day at IDECAF The French Institute in HCM City will host a series of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on March 8.

Volleyball legend Huệ starts new chapter in storied career Despite nearly 20 years of difficulties and challenges in the sport, Phạm Thị Kim Huệ has never felt tired of volleyball.