Former world champion Vinh handed doping ban

Asian Games silver medallist Trinh Van Vinh has been banned for four years by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) because of a doping violation.

Two Quang Binh festivals granted national heritage titles

The Ma Coong ethnic minority group’s drum beating festival and traditional boat racing on Kien Giang River in Quang Binh have been recognised as national intangible cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

 

Passengers to pay $8-10 for using wifi service on Vietnam Airlines’ flights

Vietnam Airlines has announced to provide Wifi on some of its flights using Airbus A350 aircraft from October 10.

 

Hanoi warned of severe air pollution

Hanoi experienced serious air pollution over the last few days.

 

Ink wash painting exhibition celebrates National Day

Vietnam’s landscapes and lifestyles are topics of ink wash paintings on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Association to mark the 74th anniversary of National Day, September 2.

Phat wins shock Muay Thai championship

Truong Cao Minh Phat has defeated Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat in the National Muay Thai Championship which closed in Thanh Hoa on Tuesday.

VTV cycling event to be held in early September

The fourth International Cycling Tournament, VTV-Tôn Hoa Sen Cup will be held on September 1-8.

Gold shops found selling ivory jewelry

Many gold shops in the cities of Hai Phong and Ha Long were discovered by Bao Ve Trung va Moi Truong reporters trading products made of elephant tusks in July.

Vietnam U15s beat Myanmar 2-1 in Acecook Cup

Vietnam fought back late to defeat Myanmar 2-1 in their second match at the U15 International Football Tournament, the Acecook Cup, yesterday in Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Ca Mau wants $22.5 million to upgrade sea dyke

The People's Committee of the southernmost province of Ca Mau has proposed the Government spend VND524 billion to upgrade the sea dyke on its west coast to combat rising tides and landslides, which are seriously affecting local people.

Vietnam defeat Russia in U15 tournament opener

Vietnam beat Russia 2-0 in the opening match of an international football tournament for U15 players in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province on Tuesday.

VN sugar companies anticipate big difficulties from ATIGA

Some sugar refineries have had to stop their operations. Others that have made big investments are not sure about their fates.

VN Party leader-President receives Malaysian Prime Minister

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in Hanoi on August 28.

 

Fire engulfs Hanoi light source firm

Fire ravaged Hanoi-based Rang Dong Light Source & Vacuum Flask Jsc for hours on Wednesday evening, which is forecasted to bring about huge losses.

Malaysian PM test drives Vietnamese SUV

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on August 28 test drove a model of VinFast, a car manufactured by Vingroup.

Vietnam wins silver medal at WorldSkills 2019

Vietnam secured a silver medal at the 45th World Skills Competition (WorldSkills 2019) which concluded in Kazan, the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia) on August 27.

 

Vietnam-Cambodia border friendship cultural house inaugurated

A Vietnam-Cambodia border friendship cultural house was inaugurated in Tinh Bien district, the southwestern border province of An Giang, on August 28.

 

Vietnam, UK step up cooperation in administrative reform

The Government Office signed an MoU on administrative reform cooperation with the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in Hanoi on August 28.

 

East Sea issue important to maintaining regional stability, security

ASEAN has considered the settlement of disputes in the East Sea as an important task to ensure stability and security in the region, said ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Aladdin D. Rillo.

 

Exhibition portrays President Ho Chi Minh through international archives

Some of France’s Archives National d’Outre Mer (National Archives Overseas) most valuable documents about late President Ho Chi Minh are being displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi.

 

Fans greet Vietnam women's football team

Fans greeted the national women's football team at the Noi Bai Int'l Airport in Hanoi on August 28 after they won the ASEAN Football Federation Championship in Thailand.

Van Trinh Cave in Ninh Binh province

Van Trinh Cave is one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ninh Binh province. The 4,000 square metre cave is located in Van Trinh village, Thuong Hoa commune, Nho Quan district.

NA Chairwoman visits Thailand’s Udon Thani province

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 28 visited Udon Thani province, as part of her ongoing official visit to Thailand.

Water firms in Vietnam draw investors thanks to good business results

Positive business performance and the divestment of State capital from enterprises has helped firms in the water supply and drainage sector draw attention from investors.

 

EU grants 100,000 EUR to flood victims in Vietnam

The European Union (EU) on August 28 granted 100,000 EUR as relief aid to local residents effected by severe floods earlier this month in Central Highlands and Mekong Delta provinces.