At the upcoming Asian Games (ASIAD) 19 to be held in China in September, Vietnam aims for gold medals in seven out of the 31 sports that Vietnamese athletics will compete.

The search for destinations in Vietnam has increased sharply after a new visa policy was approved by the National Assembly (NA), according to Agoda, a digital travel platform.

The estimated number of remaining UXO in Vietnam was around 800,000 tonnes, affecting over 6.1 million hectares, accounting for over 18 per cent of the country’s total area.

Vietnam will export the second batch of 18 tonnes of fresh sugarcane to the US market in the coming time.

More companies reported delaying paying principal and interest on bonds in the second quarter, with a total outstanding payment of nearly 24.3 trillion VND (1.02 billion USD) due, according to a report on corporate bonds from MBS Research.

Japanese conductor Tetsuji Honna will lead the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) to perform in the central coastal city of Da Nang on August 10.

Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has nearly doubled after 10 years of implementing the Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW, dated April 10, 2013 of the Politburo on international integration.

Despite signs of transaction stagnation, apartment prices in several areas of some big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City still increased during the second quarter of 2023, said the Ministry of Construction (MoC).

“Bánh đa cua”, a local delicacy of Hai Phong, has been rated as the best red noodle soup with crab in the world by food experts, according to international food website TasteAtlas.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a project to promote the advantages of nighttime tourism by 2025.

During a trip to Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, tourists have a chance to visit Vietnam’s largest zoo at night.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has conducted research on a pilot DPPA (direct power purchase agreement) scheme which would allow consumers to buy electricity directly from power-generating units instead of through EVN.

Travel website Iwandered has suggested an itinerary to explore Hanoi and neighbouring localities in which tourists can sample excellent food, discover fascinating history, or enjoy the pulsating and distinctively Vietnamese energy.

All 18 victims who were injured in a recent serious traffic accident on Khanh Le Pass in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have recovered and been discharged from the hospital.

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) demanded strict handling of firms sending Vietnamese labourers to work in Greece without the approval of the authorities.

After eating the fruit, all of the children showed signs of dizziness, headache, stomach ache and nausea.

On the sizzling and humid days of Hanoi, photography enthusiasts in the capital have had the opportunity to explore the forensic photography project The Weight of Things through the lens of Irish photographer Eddie Ryan.

FIFA is also impressed with Trang, it said: ”Trang has experience and leadership qualities, and is an inspirational character in matches with a competitive spirit and persistent effort," they said.

Public investment disbursement improves in seven months

Foreign magaizne Fagenwasanni has published an article in which it hails the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Vietnam.

Waterway vehicles will not be allowed to anchor in the buffer zone along the shores of Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, from August 1.

American actor Danny Glover touched down in Hanoi on August 1 to join in activities as a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

All five members of the Vietnamese team secured medals at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2023), which was held in an online format from July 24 to August 2 in Greece.

Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem recorded a draw in his first match at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup chess tournament which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on August 2.

American-Vietnamese pianist Quynh Nguyen has won a gold medal for prizes offered by the Global Music Awards recently held in the United States.