Vietnam to field an 856-member contingent for SEA Games 2019

Vietnam will send a delegation of 856 members, including 28 officials, 22 physical therapy technician and 803 experts, trainers and athletes, to the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.

Quang Loi lagoon - a must-visit destination in central VN

Located in Quang Loi commune of Quang Dien district in the central province of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Loi lagoon is an ideal destination for visitors when discovering the Tam Giang lagoon system.

Vietnam's beauty in pictures

Entitled ‘Creating new reality’, the top 10 outstanding entries submitted to the ‘Vietnam’s beauty’ photo contest in September have highlighted role of technology in improving and enhancing people’s lives. 

Controversial cafe on Ma Pi Leng Pass told to close

Local authorities on Monday demanded a controversial hotel-café built along a stunning mountain pass in Ha Giang Province be shut down amid public criticism that the structure ruined the natural beauty of the area.

Woman busted for marijuana at Moscow airport is at the center of a three-way diplomatic wrangle

An American-Israeli woman arrested at a Moscow airport with nine and a half grams of marijuana has found herself at the center of a diplomatic standoff between Israel, Russia, and the United States.

 

Da River water safe for use despite strange smell

The strange odour in domestic water detected by residents in some districts west of Hanoi was due to an increase of chloride used to disinfect source water from the Da River.

On-road emission tests carried out in Hanoi and HCM City

Hanoi and HCM City planned to deploy roadside emissions tests for vehicles in response to the declining air quality, the Ministry of Transport has announced.

Busan award winning film gets fined

Vietnamese coming-of-age drama Ròm, a recent winner at the Busan International Film Festival, has been fined VND40 million (US$1,700) for participating in the festival without an official licence from the authority.

Police launch probe against teacher in death of first-grader in Hanoi

Hanoi's Cau Giay District police accused 29-year-old teacher, Nguyen Thi Thuy, of ‘lack of responsibility causing serious consequences’.

US treasury chief Mnuchin in China tariff warning

Tariffs on $156bn of Chinese goods will be imposed if a trade deal is not finalised by December, Steve Mnuchin says.

Turkey-Syria offensive: US sanctions Turkish ministries

The US demands an immediate ceasefire from Turkey and sends Vice-President Mike Pence to the region.

Common drug could prevent thousands of head injury deaths

Researchers say tranexamic acid treatment has potential to save tens of thousands of lives

Notre Dame car bombing: all-female jihadist cell jailed for failed cathedral attack

Two women with ties to Islamist militants sentenced to at least 25 years for unsuccessful 2016 atttack

'Everyone passes the buck': despite #MeToo, fashion has a way to go

Industry insiders say progress has been made but problem of sexual abuse has not gone away

Vietnam vows to close low-quality educational establishments

Upgrading higher education quality rrequires restructuring the university system and shutting down low-quality establishments, experts say.

Japan launches major search operation after deadly typhoon kills dozens

A major search and rescue operation is underway in Japan after deadly Typhoon Hagibis brought widespread flooding and landslides, destroying buildings and leaving dozens dead.

Sulli, 25-year-old K-pop star, found dead at home in Seongnam

K-pop star Sulli, formerly of the band f(x), has been found dead at her home. 

Man burying daughter finds newborn alive in Indian grave

Newborn baby girl was heard crying after being buried alive in clay pot in Uttar Pradesh

Hanoi University Fair connects int’l school students with world-leading universities

The British International School Hanoi on September 27 hosted the International Schools of Hanoi University Fair 2019 at their Vinhomes Riverside campus in Long Bien District, Hanoi.

 

Vietnam's Kieu Loan listed on 21 separate global beauty rankings

Kieu Loan, Vietnam’s representative at the Miss Grand International 2019 pageant, has been named on 21 global beauty rankings.

Vietnamese woman deported over attempt to bring pork into Australia

A Vietnamese woman has been expelled from Sydney Airport for failing to declare the pork and food she was carrying.

VN runs US$ 7.15 billion trade surplus in nine months

In the second half of September (from September 16 to September 30), Viet Nam’s export turnover hit US$ 24.07 billion, up 16.2% against the first half of September. 

Vietnam ranks fifth globally in instant noodle consumption

A Vietnamese consumes nearly 55 instant noodle packets per year, higher than the world’s leading nations in instant noodle consumption, including China with an average of 31 packets for person, Indonesia with 46.4 and Japan with 45.8.

Investors for Vietnam's North-South expressway to be named next year

Investors for eight components of the North-South expressway project will be named in August next year at the earliest, according to a report sent by the Government to the National Assembly.

Nguyen wins second World Tennis Tour M25 title

Vietnamese-American tennis ace Daniel Nguyen won the ITF World Tennis Tour M25 II yesterday in Tay Ninh Province.