New freeze-dried instant coffee factory to be built in Binh Dinh province

A freeze-dried instant coffee factory will be built in the central province of Binh Dinh with an investment of over 2 trillion VND (80.74 million USD), the provincial Investment Promotion Centre has announced.

3.7-magnitude earthquake hits Kon Tum’s Kon Plong district

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on September 10, with no casualties or property damage reported, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre.

HCM City gets more co-working places

There was a 20% increase in co-working space in HCM City driven primarily by some large new premium centres in the downtown area, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Vietnam.

Fifty-six taekwondo clubs to vie for RoK Ambassador Cup

Fifty-six clubs nationwide will compete at the National Taekwondo Club Championships – the Republic of Korea (RoK) Ambassador Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in northern Lao Cai province from September 11 to 19.

Hanoi to host 2024 Asia-Pacific forum for young French speakers

The Asia-Pacific forum for young Francophones will be held in Hanoi from September 11-13, focusing on employment, creativity, and innovation as the heart of Francophonie in Asia-Pacific.

L’Oreal – UNESCO Award celebrates 15 years honouring female scientists

The L’Oréal – UNESCO Science Award For the Development of Women in Science on Monday afternoon celebrated 15 years in Vietnam with a mission of honouring and promoting Vietnamese women in science.

Credit growth target is within reach to contribute to boosting economic growth

Expanding investments to drive economic growth is a priority in achieving the target of 15% set for this year, said Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu.

PM calls for swift action in flood-hit Bac Giang province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Bac Giang province's authorities to balance disaster recovery efforts with maintaining economic activity, especially in industrial zones, as the province is a key industrial hub in northern Vietnam.

Hanoi tightens control, prevention of monkeypox

Hanoi CDC will collaborate with the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases to collect samples for diagnostic testing for suspected cases.

Hanoi’s favourite trees toppled by typhoon Yagi

In just a few hours on September 7, typhoon Yagi swept over Hanoi, leaving not only material damage but also emotional impacts on many people.

Northern VN faces continued rain & flooding, sunshine expected by mid-September

The weather forecast for Northern Vietnam over the next 10 days (September 10-19) predicts continued heavy rain and rising floodwaters, particularly in the early part of the period.

Sa Pa businesses provide free lodging and meals for tourists stranded by floods

In the wake of severe landslides and floods in Sa Pa, many local businesses have come forward to offer free accommodation and meals to tourists and residents stranded by the harsh weather conditions.

Mobile signals still unavailable in parts of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong

As the aftermath of Storm Yagi continues to unfold, many areas in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Hai Duong are still without mobile signals due to ongoing power outages.

VN telecom networks partially restored, full recovery dependent on grid power

Telecom companies in Vietnam are working tirelessly to restore mobile communication services after typhoon Yagi caused widespread damage to infrastructure.

HCM City targets 40,000 microchip engineers with $5 million training initiative

To accelerate its growth in the semiconductor industry, Ho Chi Minh City has announced a $5 million initiative to train 40,000 engineers by 2030, with plans to boost research, innovation, and technological capacity.

21-gun salute honors Lao President and First Lady on state visit to Vietnam

Vietnam welcomed Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse Lady Naly Sisoulith with a 21-gun salute at the Presidential Palace, as both nations celebrate decades of close friendship.

VietNamNet launches appeal to support northern Vietnam amidst devastating storms

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, VietNamNet is launching an urgent appeal, calling on the spirit of unity and mutual assistance to support those in need in Northern Vietnam.

Vietnamese language competition launched in Hungary

A competition entitled “Vietnam in my heart” aiming to promote the Vietnamese language was launched in Hungary on September 8.

Aerial view: Yen Bai City engulfed by rising floodwaters

Yen Bai City is battling severe floods as the Red River’s water levels continue to climb, leaving neighborhoods submerged and forcing authorities to impose restrictions on key bridges and roadways.

Vietnamese passion fruits enter Australian market

Passion fruits have become the fifth kind of Vietnamese fruits to be officially exported to Australia, following mango, longan, lychee, and dragon fruit.

Northern localities cope with storm aftermaths

Northern localities are taking drastic actions to cope with the aftermaths of typhoon Yagi and its subsequent heavy rains and flooding.

Nearly 110,800 new firms established in eight months

Nearly 110,800 new enterprises with total registered capital of nearly 994.7 trillion VND (40.3 billion USD) were established in the first eight months of 2024, a year-on-year increases of 4.4% in the number of businesses and 0.7% in the capital.

Urgent search for 38 missing in landslide-hit district of Cao Bang

Authorities in Cao Bang are urgently conducting rescue operations as 38 people remain missing in Nguyen Binh district following a series of devastating landslides.

Floods engulf Hanoi as Red River rises rapidly

As floodwaters from the Red River continue to surge in Hanoi, the middle islet is almost completely submerged, leaving residents along the banks scrambling to evacuate.

The paradoxes in Vietnam’s economy

After great efforts, Vietnam’s economy has regained a growth momentum, but a paradox still exists.