
Swiss pilot takes big step closer to solar plane altitude record
World 17:08 11/08/2025Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan got within around a thousand metres of setting a new altitude record in a solar-powered plane on Sunday as he chases the goal of breaking the 10,000 metres barrier.

Hanoi to trial motorbike emission measurement in 2024
Vietnam News 19:15 23/08/2022The city is expected to fully enforce the control of motorcycle emissions in 2026

Ho Chi Minh City eateries given green light to open until 10:00 pm, serve alcoholic beverages
Vietnam News 15:39 18/11/2021The pilot phase will last until the end of November

Vietnam’s southern coastal province to try reopening tourism complexes for domestic visitors
Economy 12:25 13/09/2021Four big tourism complexes in two infection-free districts will resume closed services for domestic visitors from Wednesday

Ho Chi Minh City begins quarantining direct COVID-19 contacts at home
Vietnam News 14:23 09/07/2021The new quarantine scheme is currently being piloted across the city

Ho Chi Minh City health department proposes quarantining coronavirus patients' direct contacts at home
Vietnam News 14:21 08/07/2021A test run of the proposal will be carried out in all districts and Thu Duc City

Meet the women who fly for Vietnam's private airline
In-Depth 10:17 11/03/2021Kang Min Hee had an amazing 'take-off' from a cabin attendant to a pilot

Casinos want to serve Vietnamese at major tourist destinations on trial basis
Economy 18:02 26/02/2021Casinos at major tourist destinations should be allowed to serve Vietnamese citizens to mitigate their challenges brought about by COVID-19

Going digital: Vietnamese pagodas receive offerings via e-wallet on trial basis
Vietnam News 10:23 24/02/2021Several pagodas are now receiving offerings from followers and visitors via Momo as part of a pilot program initiated by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha

Ho Chi Minh City transport department proposes trialing public bicycle system
Vietnam News 15:42 04/10/2020The pilot phase will last for 12 months with 388 bicycles and 43 stations in District 1 and District 3

Nine Pakistani pilots in Vietnam have valid licenses, 3 pending verification: CAAV
Vietnam News 17:39 18/07/2020The 12 Pakistani pilots were working for Vietjet Air and Pacific Airlines as of June 25

Vietnam suspends 27 Pakistani pilots on suspicion of fake license use
Vietnam News 10:49 28/06/2020The CAAV is waiting for Pakistani authorities to verify the legitimacy of the 27 pilots’ licenses