Viber adds new functions to enhance educational activities The leading messaging app, Rakuten Viber, has recently introduced a number of enhancements that will support teachers, parents and students during the new school year.

HCM City police station bomber gets 24 years in jail for trying to ‘overthrow Government’ The HCM City People’s Court on Tuesday sentenced a man who masterminded the Tân Bình District police station bombing to 24 years in prison for “carrying out terrorist activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” and “illegal manufacturing, possession and trading of explosives.”

Design for six-lane Thủ Thiêm 4 Bridge up for approval

The HCM City People’s Committee has asked the Department of Planning and Architecture to co-ordinate with consultancy units to complete the design of Thủ Thiêm 4 Bridge connecting districts 2 and 7, before submitting the final report to the city’s Standing Committee for consideration.

International pianist returns to Việt Nam to build the arts community at SMPAA After gaining success abroad, international pianist Nguyễn Đức Anh has decided to return to Việt Nam to serve the arts community and provide training in the arts.

Inbound flight schedule, requirements for foreign entries into Việt Nam detailed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam has submitted detailed plans for flight schedules and requirements for airlines to bring international passengers into Việt Nam.

Hà Tôn Quyền: HCM City’s jiaozi road

When HCM City locals think of jiaozi dumplings, or sủi cảo, they frequently think of Hà Tôn Quyền Street in District 11 where many restaurants run by Vietnamese of Chinese orign sell the dish every evening.

Trial of father-son duo, henchmen begins for sedition, bombing police station

The trial of Nguyễn Khanh, his son Nguyễn Tấn Thành and 18 others for “carrying out terrorist activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” began at the HCM City People’s Court yesterday (Sept 21).

SHB files for listing on HoSE Sài Gòn-Hà Nội Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) has filed to list more than 1.75 billion shares on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange.

HCM City develops plan for underground spaces near metro lines

HCM City authorities are developing a plan for design and construction of underground spaces around metro line stations as part of an effort to renovate its inner districts and develop infrastructure in the next five years. 

Ministry asks for support for tourism industry

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc for urgent support for tourism businesses impacted by the second wave of COVID-19.