UK-flagged tanker leaves Iranian port after being held for months

The UK-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero has left Iran, where it has been detained since July 19, arriving in international waters on Friday.

 

Payment start-up wins Fintech competition

A cross-border payment start-up has bagged the first prize of US$5,000 at the Fintech Summit 2019 competition.

Buddhist monk suspended for inappropriate behaviour

The abbot from a Buddhist monastery in the northern province of Vinh Phuc has been suspended from his position for behaving inappropriately.

Hanoi FC's keeper Cong ruled out of AFC Cup Inter-zonal Final

Hanoi FC will be without their No 1 goalkeeper Nguyen Van Cong against 4.25 SC in the second leg of the Asian Football Confederation Inter-zonal Final.

Health ID to be issued for Vietnamese citizens

Each Vietnamese citizen will be issued with a unique health ID card, which they will be able to use throughout their lives, according to the Ministry of Health.

Da Nang: Youngsters join hand to collect trash on the beach

Responding to the call of ‘cleaning up garbage' of a facebooker in March, more than 100 young people have joined hands to collect trash on Da Den beach on Son Tra peninsula in Da Nang city.

VN Central Bank cuts interest rate in cautious step

Applauding the State Bank of Vietnam’s move to cut the prime interest rate, experts said the 0.25 percentage point cut, however, is relatively modest.

HCM City, Can Tho submerged by high tide

High tide starting from the weekends has caused floods in many southern localities, including Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho city.

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Vietnam, Spain boost strategic partnership

 

Operations of Chinese vessels are against agreements between Chinese and Vietnamese leaders

The activities of Chinese vessels in Vietnam's waters have seriously violated international law and gone against agreements reached between senior leaders of the two countries.

 

Vietnam-India ties to play increasingly important role in region, world: Ambassador

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Luat, Hue win 46th Run for Peace

Do Quoc Luat and Pham Thi Hue were crowned winners of the Hà Nội Mới Newspaper – Run for Peace on Sunday in Hanoi.

China road crash: at least 36 killed as coach hits truck

State media report that at least 36 died and when a coach carrying 69 people crashed into a truck in Jiangsu province.

Two inmates killed, 34 injured in Philippines jail riot

At least two inmates were killed and 34 others injured in a riot which broke out at a jail in Manila city of the Philippines on September 29, according to local police.

Vietnam considers new strategy on FDI

Southeast Asia including Vietnam have emerged as destinations for investors in the reallocation of investment flow, especially capital flow from China.

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Vietnamese player in second-place finish at Maldives International Challenge

 

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Vietnam advised to take advantage of AI chances to bolster growth

 

An Egyptian: “I cry when listening to songs about President Ho Chi Minh”

President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the Vietnamese people, is much loved and respected by the Egyptians.

 

Japanese guitarist Yuki Matsui to perform in Vietnam again

Talented Japanese guitarist Yuki Matsui is planning to hold two concerts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in October.

 

Italian music night to come to HCM City

The HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will cooperate with the Italian Consulate General in HCM City to organise an Italian music night on October 5 featuring excerpts from famous Italian operas.

 

Vietnamese IPs and Ezs attract $10b FDI in nine months

Industrial zones (IPs) and economic zones (EZs) attracted 397 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with estimated registered capital of US$10.1 billion in the first nine months of this year.

 

My Lai Massacre survivors remember horrific tragedy

It’s been 51 years since former US Army photographer Ronald L Haeberle documented the tragic Mỹ Lai Massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers – 182 women, and 173 children and infants –

Vietnam’s forex reserves peak at $70 billion

After two big purchases of foreign currencies in the first four months of the year and from July until now, Vietnam’s forex reserves reached the highest level, now at $70 billion.

Putting ODA to work

Vietnam is striving towards boosting the disbursement and use of ODA and concessional loans as both have become issues in recent times.

Elderly woman shows trash can mean cash

She may be 87 years old, but Bui Thi Thinh is showing no signs of slowing down.