Check out the latest news in Vietnam today:
Society
— A tourist boat carrying 41 passengers and crew caught fire on Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province late on Friday afternoon, but all on board were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, local authorities confirmed the same day.
— Unseasonal rains affecting southern Vietnam are gradually shifting westward and weakening, making way for a return of hot and sunny conditions, but forecasters said the rains are likely to come back shortly after.
— The Hanoi administration has issued a plan to convert all gasoline- and diesel-powered taxis to electric or green energy vehicles by 2030, aiming to cut emissions and improve urban air quality.
— Hanoi has unveiled a comprehensive plan to develop high-quality medical tourism services integrated with cultural tourism, wellness and resort experiences, gradually positioning the capital as a trusted destination for medical tourism in the region and globally.
— Authorities in Da Nang announced plans to relocate Tho Quang fishing port and convert the area into a modern tourist harbor during a meeting of the municipal People’s Council on Friday.
Economy
— Japanese confectionery company Fujiya is establishing Vietnam as a key manufacturing and export hub, with plans to ship products to 12 markets across Asia.
Ho Chi Minh City
RELATED NEWSOver 70 hospitalized in Vietnam’s Dong Thap after suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning
— Six people were admitted to Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday with suspected food poisoning symptoms after eating ‘banh mi’ from the same outlet.
Education
— A teacher at Trung Nhi Elementary School in Phu Tho Province has been temporarily reassigned after allegations surfaced online that she forced students to lick the ground during class, a local official said on Friday.
