Vietnamese photographer honoured at International Photography Awards 2023

Vietnamese photographer Tran Viet Van from Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper was among those winning the Honorable Mentions given out by the 20th International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 of the US.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (September 25-October 1/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from September 25 to October 1.

Further promoting relationship between Sa Pa and Yunnan

Secretary of the Sa Pa Town Party Committee Phan Dang Toan gave an overview of the socio-economic development situation of Sa Pa in recent times at a reception for the delegation of Pingbian County, Yunnan province (China).

One dead in HCM City house fire

One person has been killed after a fire broke out at a three-storey house in Thu Duc City in HCM City.

Korean star holds fan meeting in Ho Chi Minh City

Renowned Korean actor Lee Jong Suk took part in a Fan Meeting Tour 2023 “Dear. My with” in Ho Chi Minh City on September 25.

Lao Cai and Yunnan promote medical cooperation

On September 23, representatives of the Honghe County Health Department (Yunnan province, China) and the Health Department of Lao Cai province (Vietnam) met to discuss measures for promoting medical cooperation between the two sides.

Vietnamese athletes bring home two more bronze medals at Asian Games

Vietnamese rowers won the country's third and fourth medal at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) on September 25, with the competition being held in Hangzhou of China.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 25/2023

NA Chairman busy with meetings in Bulgaria

VN top player objects to billiards tournament over nine-dash line image

In the match that took place on September 23 between Tran Quyet Chien and Dick Jaspers, an image of China's nine-dash line map was incorporated into the live broadcast during the break.

Apple deems Vietnam an important market and production hub

Vietnam is increasingly playing an important role in Apple's supply and manufacturing chain, with its key suppliers ramping up operations in the country.

2G to be eliminated in Vietnam

Vietnam will turn off 2G technology from September 2024, said the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

The cue master: Vinh’s unexpected path to success

Cueist Bao Phuong Vinh's triumph marked the first-ever world championship victory for the country in this highly competitive sport, catapulting Vinh and Vietnam into the international spotlight.

Over $1.3 billion of additional investment poured into Hai Phong IPs

From the beginning of the year to September 20, industrial parks and economic zones in Hai Phong City attracted nearly $3 billion

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 25/2023

Compliance with quality standards – a must to bolster fruit exports: insiders

Decree amending regulations on foreign workers’ employment issued

The Vietnamese Government has updated its regulations pertaining to the employment of foreigners in the country.

Mid-autumn Festival’s traditional toys proving popular

Traditional toys such as paper mache masks, star-shaped lanterns and lion heads are best sellers.

Vietnam eliminated from men's football at ASIAD 19

Despite efforts Vietnam lost 1-3 to Saudi Arabia in their last Group B match of the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Hangzhou, China, on September 24, early saying goodbye to the continental sport arena.

Tropical depression heading for central Vietnam

A low pressure area in the East Sea has strengthened into a tropical depression on September 24 afternoon and is heading towards the central coast of Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

New space exhibiting Thang Long Citadel artifacts in Toulouse to be open

The new venue will be the second in France after the first in the medieval city of Provins, Ile-de-France.

Huge capital poured into big ports in Vietnam

Seaports in Vietnam are expected to receive a huge amount of foreign capital in the time to come as some leading maritime corporations have stated they want to join hands with domestic companies to develop super-ports in Vietnam.

TVs in VN have television journalism app pre-installed from 2024 onwards

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said that smart TVs in Vietnam will have to have official television journalism applications pre-installed on the platform from 2024 onwards.

No helicopter tour to Cat Tien National Park

Cat Tien National Park confirmed on its fan page that the park does not open a helicopter tour and is not associated with Nam Cat Tien Tourism Center.

MICE to lead tourism in future, but Vietnam remains unprepared

Agencies are still busy learning about MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, while travel firms are still trying to find solutions to develop this type of tourism, which is expected to lead the industry in the future.

Uruguayan artist enhances cultural ties

Uruguayan painter Yandi Monardo is participating in a workshop in the framework of the Arts for the World Project hosted by Los Cabos Art Gallery and the Uruguayan embassy in Hanoi.

VN advised to build subway system for further growth: lecturer

A country that cannot build a metro in its large cities will not be able to go far, Dr Vu Minh Khuong, a lecturer at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore, has said.