President To Lam to visit Laos and Cambodia in first international trip

Accepting invitations from General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, President To Lam will undertake state visits to Laos and Cambodia from July 11 to 13.

Nine local higher education institutions among Best Global Universities Rankings

A total of nine Vietnamese higher education institutions feature in the Best Global Universities Rankings 2024-2025, recently released by News & World Report of the United States.

USS Blue Ridge and USCGC Waesche Dock at Cam Ranh for strengthening ties

On the afternoon of July 8, the U.S. Navy ship USS Blue Ridge and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Waesche docked at the Cam Ranh International Port, marking the beginning of a friendly visit to Khanh Hoa Province from July 8 to 12.

Urgent action ordered as diphtheria claims life of female student in Nghe An

Following the death of an 18-year-old student, the Ministry of Health directs urgent actions to control a diphtheria outbreak in Nghe An and Bac Giang provinces.

VN women's volleyball team makes history, earns $40,000 in rewards

The Vietnamese women's volleyball team has received a substantial reward for their historic achievements at the FIVB Challenger Cup 2024.

Vietnam’s tourism boom impresses Lao media

Laophattananews, a publication by the Lao Journalists Association, recently published an article highlighting the impressive growth of Vietnam's tourism industry.

Vietnam advocates for stronger ASEAN-China supply chain collaboration

On July 6, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, in collaboration with the China Foreign Affairs University, held a working group meeting within the framework of the ASEAN-China Network of Think Tanks.

Ministry of Home Affairs investigates public sector departures in 3 provinces

The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated an inspection to address the issue of public servants resigning from their positions and to assess adherence to public service discipline and regulations in Hanoi, Can Tho, and Binh Duong.

Rare twin Quan Am lotus blooms in Nghe An

In recent years, lotus ponds in Kim Lien Commune, Nam Dan District, Nghe An Province, have produced various unique twin lotuses. However, the appearance of the super rare Quan Am twin lotus has captured significant attention.

Finance Ministry launches audit on loss-making cement giant Vicem

The Ministry of Finance has launched an audit to investigate the financial, accounting, and tax compliance of Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation (Vicem) and its three subsidiaries following significant financial losses.

Coach Kim Sang Sik's strategy for Vietnam's AFF Cup 2024 quest

The Vietnam national football team is allowed to register only 23 players for the upcoming AFF Cup (ASEAN Cup) 2024. However, Coach Kim Sang Sik needs a larger pool of players if he aims to secure the championship.

Floods and landslides devastate Ha Giang, child dies in house collapse

Continuous heavy rains from the evening of July 7 to the morning of July 8 have caused severe landslides in Hoang Su Phi District, Ha Giang Province, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

Renowned scholar Cao Huy Thuan passes away in France

Venerable Thich Thien Niem from Khuong Viet Buddhist Temple in France, along with the family of Professor Cao Huy Thuan, have confirmed his passing to VietNamNet. The esteemed Vietnamese scholar died at 23:26 on July 7, 2024, in France.

Vietnam women's volleyball team ascends world rankings

The latest update to the women’s volleyball world rankings has witnessed the Vietnamese team climb up a total of four places after securing a bronze medal at the 2024 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup which recently concluded in the Philippines.

Vietnam takes 52 golds to finish top at SEA jujitsu championship

Local competitors topped the medal tally at the 2024 Asian Regional Championship’s Southeast Asia region which wrapped up on July 7 in Indonesia.

DPPA promotes competitive electricity market development in VN

Implementing the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism between renewable energy generators and large customers is important to developing a competitive electricity market in Vietnam.

VAR technology to be applied at AFF’s competitions

Currently in the ASEAN region, there are only three countries that officially apply VAR in domestic leagues, namely Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Vietnam to compete in the SEAAGTC as a title favourite force

Vietnam will send a team of 16 and compete in four tournaments of the championships.

Hanoi police work hard to prevent fire hazards

Hanoi Police Department are deploying both immediate and long-term measures to prevent fires at rental facilities and other establishments under fire safety regulations.

Vietnam News Headlines July 8/2024

Vietnam finish first at 2024 SEA Rowing and Canoeing U19 and U23 Champs

Planning of fishery port system, storm shelter areas by 2030 approved

The system of shelters for fishing vessels ensures the capacity of over 83,600 fishing vessels to safely anchor and shelter from storms.

Hanoi ready for first lotus festival

Hanoi is ready for its first lotus festival that will take place from July 12-16 at the Cultural and Creative Space in Tay Ho district.

Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association debuts

The Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association (VADX JAPAN) made its debut in Tokyo on July 7.

Hanoi Autumn Festival to feature plentiful activities

The second Hanoi Autumn Festival will be held in mid-September on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024), according to a plan announced by the municipal People’s Committee.

Strategic collaboration: CMC proposes AI chip design partnership with Samsung

During his recent official visit to South Korea, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Samsung Chairman Lee Jae Yong. On this occasion, CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh put forth strategic proposals to collaborate with Samsung.