Collection from Hạ Long Bay’s entrance fees used for infrastructure investment More than VNĐ2.5 trillion (US$108.7 million) sourced from the State budget, private donors and Hạ Long Bay’s entrance fees will be invested this year in building 57 new pieces of infrastructure in the northern coastal city of Hạ Long.

Hà Nội stops renovation and repair of old villas

The municipal People’s Committee recently issued the decision on management of old houses and valuable architectural constructions.

EVFTA a big opportunity for firms after COVID-19 shock: ministry The European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will create significant opportunities for Vietnamese firms to recover and develop after the COVID-19 pandemic, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Quốc Khánh said at a conference on Monday in Hà Nội.

Tân Sơn Nhất airport closes one runway, four taxiways for repair

One runway and four taxiways at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City will be closed for repair starting at midnight June 30 until 2pm on December 31.

COVID-19 test kit wins Bảo Sơn award worth $60,000 A test kit detecting SARS-CoV-2 virus researched and developed by a group of scientists from the Việt Nam Military Medical University received Bảo Sơn Award 2020 which’s worth $60,000 in cash.

Tân Định Church among the world's best 'pink' destinations The Tân Định Church in HCM City’s District 3, also known as the Pink Church, has been included on the list of 10 "pink" global destinations by British magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

Reconstruction of France's Notre-Dame to begin early 2021: archbishop Reconstruction of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, partially destroyed in a fire last year, should start in January 2021 once a consolidation phase is over, the archbishop of Paris said Tuesday.

Marcelo takes knee as Madrid return with win over Eibar Marcelo celebrated by taking a knee as Real Madrid returned from three months away following the coronavirus suspension by beating Eibar 3-1 on Sunday.

Design contest for Kilometre Zero landmark calls for applications

A contest seeking designs for the ‘Kilometre Zero’ landmark, a national cultural symbol and significant tourist site next to Hoàn Kiếm Lake, has recently been launched.

Paris reopens square at fire-scarred Notre-Dame cathedral