Author: VOV
Over 1,200 houses lose roofs as thunderstorms hit northern region
VOV.VN - A local resident was killed by lightning and over 1,200 houses were unroofed after thunderstorms slammed into the northern mountainous provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Bac Kan, and Tuyen Quang from April 30 to May 1.
Pangasius exports to US records upturn in March
VOV.VN - Vietnamese pangasius exports to the United States brought back nearly US$31 million in value in March, representing an increase of 0.03% year on year and a two-fold rise compared to the previous month, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Traffic crashes claim 138 lives over five-day holiday
VOV.VN - A total of 347 traffic accidents occurred nationwide during the recent five-day break marking National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1), killing 138 people and injuring 285 others.
Alibaba to build data centre in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Alibaba has initiated plans to build a data hub in Vietnam in order to store data locally in compliance with legal requirements, according to details given by Nikkei Asia.
More severe heat waves to be expected in May, says meteorologist
VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to brace for more severe heat waves in May due to the strong expansion of the western warm air, according to a national meteorologist.
High school students begin registering for graduation exam
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Education and Training on May 2 kick-started a portal for high school students to register for this year’s graduation exam due to take place in late June.
Four-month FDI into real estate increases fourfold
VOV.VN - Foreign businesses poured US$1.68 billion into real estate projects in Vietnam in the first four months of this year, representing a fourfold increase compared to the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Traffic builds up as people return to work after five-day holiday
VOV.VN - People on May 1 returned to big cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to work after enjoying a five-day holiday period, causing plenty of traffic congestion.
Times Higher Education honours six Vietnamese universities
VOV.VN - Vietnam has six representatives out of a total of 739 institutions from 31 countries and territories in Asia honoured by Times Higher Education in the Asia University Rankings 2024.
Da Lat dance festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors
VOV.VN - A dance festival titled "Dalat Best Dance Crew 2024" took place on April 30 at Lam Vien square of Da Lat city in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and local residents.
