Vietnam futsal opens ASEAN Championship with convincing 4-1 win

The Vietnam futsal team began their 2024 ASEAN Championship campaign with a strong 4-1 victory over Timor Leste, marking a promising start to the tournament in Thailand.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh appoints new General Director of VTV

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially appointed Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, as the new General Director of Vietnam Television.

App developers have many opportunities to further grow: forum

Balancing user experience with revenue generation is a common hurdle for app developers, with challenges such as ad fatigue, user churn, and app quality maintenance affecting user engagement and revenue levels.

Japanese film fest kicks off across four major cities

The 16th annual Japanese Film Festival in Vietnam opened on November 1, introducing 11 popular Japanese films in the country’s four largest cities, namely Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hai Phong, and Hanoi.

63 earthquakes hit Vietnam in October, with 60 recorded in Kon Tum province

As many as 63 earthquakes were reported nationwide in October, with the majority occurring in Kon Plong district in the Central Highland province of Kon Tum, the Institute of Geophysics reported on November 1.

European films to hit national cinemas this November

Film buffs will have the opportunity to watch plenty of leading European films during the 23rd European Film Festival (EUFF), due to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 14 to 28.

Overseas Vietnamese engineers think fondly about their homeland

A young engineer working in Saudi Arabia said he hopes the Prime Minister finds solutions to cool down housing prices in Vietnam so that overseas workers can buy homes and return to the country.

Freight train derails, North-South railway paralyzed

A freight train pulling 20 cars with a total weight of 840.7 tonnes derailed at Hai Van Nam station of Da Nang city, making the North-South railway paralyzed.

Long Son Petrochemical Complex temporarily halts commercial operation

Thailand’s Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) has announced a temporary halt to the commercial operation of its Long Son Petrochemical Complex (LSP) in Vietnam’s Ba Ria-Vung Tau province for additional investment.

Vietnam, Qatar issue joint communiqué

VN and Qatar have issued a joint communiqué on the occasion of PM Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the Middle Eastern country from October 30 to November 1 at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

VN-Cuba vow to foster close bond, special solidarity, multifaceted cooperation

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam place great importance on and are determined to deepen the exemplary and steadfast special relationship between Vietnam and Cuba across all channels and in all fields.

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Forum promotes international cooperation in higher education

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Vietnam’s manufacturing PMI rebounds after super typhoon

HCM City partners with Google for Education in digital transformation

Tim Paolini, Director of Google for Education for Asia-Pacific and Middle East, had a working session with representatives of the HCM City People’s Committee on November 1 to discuss cooperation orientations for digital transformation in education.

First national journalism award on gender equality launched

The 2024 national journalism award on gender equality, the first of its kind in Vietnam, was launched on the first day of November - the action month for gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence.

Vietnamese people still consume less iodised salt than recommended

Vietnam is among the remaining 26 countries worldwide still facing iodine deficiency, according to a report from the Global Network for the Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders.

VN shows resilience amid global challenges, but much work remains to be done

Vietnam continues to demonstrate resilience amid the current geopolitical uncertainties and the pressing impacts of climate change, but concerns remain as the country moves forward.

Vietnamese exports to US grow as supply chains shift

Vietnam recorded a 24% year-on-year increase in exports to the US in the second quarter, ranking second in the ASEAN region after the Philippines, which saw a 35% rise, according to Nikkei Asia trade data published on its site on October 31.

Vietnam still dominates Philippine rice import

Vietnam continues to assert its dominance as the top rice exporter to the Philippines, with 2.91 million tonnes shipped as of the late October, or over 79% of the Philippines' total rice imports.

Brocades carry soul of ethnic minority cultures in Lao Cai

Brocade making has been central to the culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam for thousands of years.

VN cements ties with partners to engage in global semiconductor, AI industries

By boosting cooperation with reputable partners across the globe, Vietnam is taking steps to gain a foothold in the world’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries.

TMT Motors struggles with electric car business, reports major losses

TMT Motors, known for importing and selling Chinese electric cars, reported significant financial losses as sales fell short of expectations and high inventory costs mounted.

How should resources be mobilized to develop the North-South high-speed railway?

Government bonds, domestic capital sources and foreign resources are among the solutions to arrange capital for the North-South high-speed railway development.

Breast cancer causes 10,000 deaths in VN each year, burdening healthcare system

Breast cancer ranks first in the number of newly contracted cancer cases for both men and women and is increasing rapidly, according to Dr Le Thu Ha from the Hanoi Oncology Hospital.

Kon Tum artist masters paper quilling

Chu Thi Hue, an artist from Kon Tum Province, has gained admiration for her intricate paper quilling artwork, captivating art enthusiasts without the need for traditional paint.