Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong a witted politician: NA Chairman

Upon hearing the news on the passing away of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his boundless grief and shared his sentiments and thoughts on the leader.

Telecom carriers face pushback from users of ‘brick’ phones

Mobile network operators plan to stop providing services to 2G-only subscribers from September 16.

The people who quietly clean Ha Long Bay every day

Following the steps of workers in charge of picking up garbage at Ha Long Bay, one can see the hard work they endure to clean the bay.

Users to benefit from new regulation on wholesale telecom services

The ultimate beneficiaries of the new regulation on wholesale telecom services are users. As the legal document can create a healthy competitive market, customers will be served by businesses that best understand them.

Petrol distributors hesitate to sell Euro 5 fuel, car owners suffer

Many next-generation car owners complain that it is difficult to find filling stations that meet Euro 5 fuel standards. However, this kind of fuel accounts for only 10 percent of demand.

The wit and simplicity of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

The highest leader of the Party and the State, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, was known not only for his exceptional political acumen and strong leadership but also for his simplicity and close connection with the people.

Condolences pour in over passing of Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong

Heads of state and government, and leaders of parliaments and political parties; and political organisations of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, and Russia have sent their condolences to Vietnam over the passing away of Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai CEO’s legal battles and business controversies

From land acquisitions to stock volatility, delve into the controversies surrounding Quoc Cuong Gia Lai and its CEO.

VN Steel Industry Strategy to be submitted in September

To support the struggling steel industry, MoIT proposes adjusting import tax policies and encouraging banks to offer preferential credit packages.

1954 Geneva Agreement – A lasting legacy of diplomacy for Vietnam

Seventy years ago, the Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam was signed, opening up a new chapter in the country’s struggle for national liberation and reunification.

Cambodia is Vietnam's largest source of cashew nuts

Cambodian cashew nuts account for 55.5% of Vietnam's total import turnover in the first half of this year.

VN employee wins Japan's 7-Eleven customer service contest

A Vietnamese employee has won a national contest on customer service of 7-Eleven Japan – the biggest chain of convenience stores in Japan.

Over 40% of firms foresee better business performance in Q3

As many as 40.7% of the enterprises expect their business performance in the third quarter of 2024 to be better than the second quarter, according to a quarterly business trend survey recently released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnamese airlines serve over 54 million passengers in H1

The total passenger output through airports reached more than 54 million passengers in the first six months of this year, equal to 97% compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Hanoi develops craft villages with lotus products

Hanoi is promoting the farming of lotus and the production of lotus products in association with tourism development given the plant's values, with a focus on craft villages making products from lotus.

Da Nang plans for a number of large transport projects

The central city of Da Nang has plans for a number of big infrastructure projects including moving the railway station, building bridge across the Han River and building tunnels through the airport, said the municipal people’s committee.

Vietnam launches first national park passport

Passport holders will have the opportunity to receive benefits, rewards and discounts for visiting these national parks.

Foreign experts remove tusks to save eight-year-old elephant

Having an accident leading to broken tusks, an eight-year-old fostered elephant in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk had both removed by expert veterinarians.

Vietnamese- American director nominated for Emmys

Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, The Greatest Night in Pop tells the behind-the-scenes stories from nearly 40 years ago (in 1985) of We Are the World - one of the best-selling singles of all time.

MoTI asks for feedback on amending regulations for importing used cars

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is seeking public comments on the draft to finalise the regulations for importing used cars under the CPTPP tariff quota system in Việt Nam.

Global Microsoft system disruption causes flight check-in delays

By 2:30 PM, the system was back online, but some airlines were forced to adjust their schedules as delays travelled down the flight chain.

Fifteen new substances added to the banned list of narcotics and precursors

The Government has issued a decree amending and supplementing the list of narcotics, adding 15 new substances which are banned.

HCM City to spend additional $114m for poverty reduction

The HCM City People's Committee has submitted a proposal to provide an additional allocation of nearly VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$114 million) for the city’s sustainable poverty reduction programme for the 2021-25 period.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's legacy of service and integrity

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong – a dedicated communist soldier, exceptional leader and person of great intellect, courage and compassion – passed away on July 19, 2024.

Nguyen Phu Trong: Key moments of his ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ art

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong has significantly shaped the nation’s international relations through his unwavering dedication, profound intellect, and steadfast commitment to fostering global partnerships.