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Hanoi historic flag raising ceremony 65 years ago

Hanoi first flag salute ceremony was held on October 10, 1954 when the city had been liberated from the French. The day has become a historical milestone for the capital.

 

Vietnam customs to impound seven autos featuring nine-dash-line map

 The General Department of Customs has announced that it will impose an administrative fine on the importer of seven automobiles imported from China with a navigation app featuring the illegal nine-dash line, alongside seizing the vehicles.

 

Jail sentence upheld for Danang official accused of child abuse

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court on Wednesday upheld the 18-month sentence for the former deputy director of Danang City People's Procuracy, Nguyen Huu Linh who was accused of sexually abusing children under 16.

 

Hanoi taxi driver fined for ripping off foreign passenger

A driver of an unlicensed taxi firm in Hanoi was made to pay a fine and had his driving licence revoked for two months after cheating a British man.

 

Phu Yen asks for US$1.55mil. support for post-storm clean-up

The southern central province of Phu Yen is seeking government financial support of VND82 billion ($1.55 million) to help the locality deal with the consequences of the recent Storm Matmo.

 

First food safety violator receives 1.5 year prison sentence in HCMC

The owner of a food processing facility in Ho Chi Minh City was sentenced to one and half a year in prison on Friday for breaking food safety regulations, according to court reports.

Nghe An police arrest eight people over Essex lorry deaths

The police in Nghe An have arrested eight people as part of their investigation into human trafficking ring to the UK and involvement in the 39 deaths in a lorry in Essex.

 

Quang Binh busts biggest liquor smuggling case

More than 3,100 bottles of liquor have been seized in the largest smuggling bust in the central province of Quang Binh, Vietnam News Agency reported on Sunday.

Vietnamese boxer Thao wins WBO youth title

Vietnamese boxers won by points at the WBO Oriental Youth Title Match 2019 held on Sunday in HCM City.

Police investigate poor-quality training targeting autistic children

Police in Bac Ninh Province are investigating a local training centre accused of mistreating children with autism.

More charity clothes stalls set up in Hanoi

More free second-hand clothes booths for the poor have appeared on Hanoi streets. 

Vietnam dominate ASEAN Chess Championships

Vietnam won four gold medals at the ASEAN Chess Championships which closed Sunday in Bac Giang Province.

Vietnamese futsal players get trials in Spain

Vietnamese futsal players Tran Van Vu and Nguyen Duc Hoa will have a one-month trial at O Parrulo Ferrol FS of Spain this week.

HCM City to seek upgrade of Food Safety Management Board

HCM City wants to upgrade its Food Safety Management Board into a department and plans to seek Government approval for it.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 3

Vo Trong Nghia wins Dezeen Awards 'Architect of the year'

Unemployment, inequality plague ethnic minorities

A lack of job opportunities, limited healthcare services and gender inequality are among the factors holding back the development of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas.

Playback: A return to old school

Many people go crazy for cutting-edge audio-visual devices to keep up with the latest trends, but there are others who remain loyal to the old days.

WBA champion Hoang gunning for more success

Left! Right! Left! Watch your head!

Truong Dinh Hoang followed his coach’s advice despite a deafening crowd of more than 30,000 people who turned up to watch his World Boxing Association Asia East super middleweight title bout.

A man brings life to orphans and abandoned children in HCM City

Care for orphanages should come from love, devotion and enthusiasm, and that's exactly what 60-year-old Bui Cong Hiep from HCM City has in abundance.

A bachelor's degree is no longer a must

Going to a vocational school was long deemed an unthinkable idea for many Vietnamese parents that wanted their kids to go to university, but now, young adults are standing up to defy the old-fashioned notion.