The number of bears kept in captivity in VN has decreased by an impressive 95 per cent, from approximately 4,000 individuals in 2005 to just 192 at 60 bear farms as of the end of August.

The Ministry of Information and Communications reported over 220,000 cases of online fraud this year, with the majority tied to financial scams.

Local artist Thuy Giang transforms abandoned wooden objects into unique portraits, portraying the beauty of Sa Pa’s elderly locals.

Vietnamese billiards champion Trần Quyết Chiến looks to earn back the world No. 1 position after taking his fourth World Cup billiards trophy in the Netherlands.

Vietnamese fashion house Eleven S, established by designer Trần Phương Hoa, has presented its latest wedding designs at Vancouver Fashion Week.

A fair featuring Indian folk culture will be organised in Hanoi.

A proposal to build a new hydroelectric plant on the Ba river in Phú Yên province has raised concerns among local authorities and residents, especially as three hydroeletric plants are already operational on the river.

People can now create an official digital signature directly through the Ministry of Public Security’s VNeID application, providing free digital signing access on public service portals.

Decree 15, which aims to ensure the food safety of imported food products, creates problems for the cashew industry, particularly for companies importing raw cashew from Africa, a seminar heard in Bình Dương Province on Monday.

Over the years, the 'Thien Nhan & Friends' programme has conducted 630 surgeries, examinations and diagnoses for 2,000 children, with another 1,000 patients still awaiting treatment.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), held a workshop in Hanoi on October 29 to launch the Vietnam Migration Profile 2023.

LG Electronics is expanding its research and development (R&D) capabilities in Vietnam, now extending from software development to include home appliance solutions, covering lifestyle, kitchen, and air solutions, reported the Seoul Shinmun daily.

The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival will be held for a month, starting with its opening ceremony on December 5, the organiser announced on October 29.

Over 700 diamonds concealed in luggage and personal effects seized from an Indian national upon entry to Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and high-ranking Vietnamese officials arrive in Riyadh to attend the 8th Future Investment Initiative and engage in official meetings.

Vietnam national brands to be honoured in early November

The Ministry of Information and Communications and NEAC have launched a strategic initiative, placing Vietnam among leading blockchain innovators.

The country has sent a total of six players to participate in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Youth Chess Championships 2024 which is set to begin on October 30 in Brazil.

To maintain competitiveness, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee suggests continuing the 0% VAT on exported digital products.

On November 11-12, top Vietnamese ministers will address Parliament on healthcare, banking, and media issues.

Individual professional investors can now buy private bonds, with requirements on investment duration and transaction frequency.

Central Vietnam continues to experience widespread heavy rainfall due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Tra Mi and a cold front. Rains are expected to persist until the end of October.

As floodwaters engulf Le Thuy district, families lift coffins of their deceased loved ones on scaffolds, waiting for the waters to recede for burial.

A dedicated medical and police team transported a heart donation from Hanoi to Hue, ensuring its arrival within the essential six-hour period for a life-saving transplant.

Supporters swarmed Tan Son Nhat Airport to bid farewell to Ky Duyen and Thanh Thuy as they embark on their international pageant journeys.