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New ADB loan sought for HCM City metro project

The Government has asked the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan of approximately US$1 billion to ensure capital supply for the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro project, HCM City’s second metro line.

Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 08:12:00

GMS countries seek to revive tourism

Countries from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) convened the first Destination Mekong Summit via video conference on August 26 to discuss ways to revive tourism during and after the COVID-19 crisis, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism.

Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 08:09:00

Vietnamese mothers embrace foreign in-laws

Overcoming both cultural and language barriers, Vietnamese mothers are welcoming foreign in-laws to their families.

Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 08:07:00

Open Budget Portal makes debut in Hanoi

The Open Budget Portal was first launched in Hanoi on August 26 with the aim of improving budget transparency and financial activities.

Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 08:05:00

Colombian imprisoned for Saigon hotel heist

A court in HCMC sentenced a Colombian man to 12 years in jail on Wednesday for stealing $47,000 from five-star Caravelle Hotel in District 1.

Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 08:03:00

Lawmaker with dual nationality comes under scrutiny

The Vietnam National Assembly is verifying reports that one of its deputies has taken up Cypriot citizenship while keeping his Vietnamese nationality, following the release of Al Jazeera’s leaked Cyprus migration documents.

Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 08:00:00

Vietnamese citizens repatriated home from over 20 countries

Approximately 350 Vietnamese citizens stranded in over 20 countries across Europe and Africa due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic safely arrived home on August 27 on a Vietnam Airlines flight.

Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 07:58:00