The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) plans to focus its investigations on businesses that use high volumes of energy as part of its mission to save energy.

Hopes are high for Vietnam’s top female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien at the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) to be held in the Philippines this November.

The Ministry of Health has chosen three hospitals to pilot the IBM Watson for Oncology, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven clinical decision support system. 

Hanoi will be hosting its first Singapore Festival on March 23-24 with a wide range of cultural activities.

Investors may keep betting on bank stocks this week, securities firms said, but selling pressure may weigh on the market’s overall performance as local stocks are considered as being overbought in recent days.

Vietnam’s sea tourism sector has reported annual growth of only 2 percent to 3 percent, while other Asian countries have witnessed robust growth in cruise tourism in recent years.

More talented and experienced doctors are leaving public hospitals to work in private facilities, raising concerns of a shortage of key doctors in the public sector.

The HCM City People’s Committee has urged completion of key road projects near the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in the city to alleviate traffic congestion.

The Government is considering withdrawing a proposal from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to increase environmental taxes on fuel products to the maximum of 8,000 VND (0.35 USD), stating the move requires further consideration.

A collection of 105 art works by 102 women artists are on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Association.