Vietnam's top runner on track for comeback after doping ban

Runner Quách Thị Lan has been in the last months of an 18-month ban after tested positive for a banned drug at the 31st SEA Games in 2022. The runner promised to return better and stronger by the end of this year.

E-visa policy facilitates foreigners travelling to Vietnam

The list of international border gates allowing foreigners to enter and exit with electronic visas include 13 air, 16 land, and 13 sea border gates.

State needs mechanism to promote renewable energy development

Vietnam should have a mechanism to enhance foreign investment capital (FDI) to the renewable energy industry, experts said.

HCM City to bring Vietnam’s healthcare to the world

The combination of lower costs and highly skilled doctors is one of the reasons why an increasing number of foreigners and Vietnamese expatriates are seeking medical care in Vietnam.

Savoring the fusion of salt coffee

Vietnam’s coffee culture is renowned, boasting iconic creations like Saigon’s iced coffee and Hanoi’s famed egg coffee.

President Vo Van Thuong hosts banquet for US President Biden

State President Vo Van Thuong on the afternoon of September 11 hosted a banquet for US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., who is on a State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

US President pays tribute to late Senator John McCain at Truc Bach Lake

US President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the monument to late Senator John McCain on Thanh Nien street in Hanoi on the afternoon of September 11.

US President wraps up State visit to Vietnam

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. on September 11 concluded his two-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

NA Chairman and US President witness handover of war mementos

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. in Hanoi in the afternoon of September 11.

Lao Cai develops border gate economy, expands trade with Yunnan

Lao Cai province takes the development of the border gate economy, manufacturing and processing industry, tourism, and commodity agriculture as the driving force.

US supports Vietnam in air traffic management

Disbursement of the funding will be made directly by the USTDA to the MITRE. Payment will be made in accordance with the deliverables approval by the VATM.

Vietnam consistently regards US as partner of strategic importance: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance on regarding the US as a partner of strategic importance while meeting with US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. in Hanoi on September 11.

State leader meets with US President in Hanoi

President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 11 for US President Joseph R. Biden Jr. who paid a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Rough Guides recommends top 9 must-try Vietnamese dishes

Travel magazine Rough Guides of the UK has published an article recommending 9 essential Vietnamese foods that everyone should try when visiting the nation.

DFC commits a US$100mil. loan to TPBank

One of Vietnam’s leading commercial banks, TPBank, on September 10 signed a Letter of Commitment for a $100 million loan with a 7-year term with the US Government’s Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

Vietnam-China trade turnover exceeds US$100 billion over eight-month period

Vietnam’s import and export turnover with China stood at an estimated US$103.92 billion in the opening eight months of the year, according to details given by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (September 10-16/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from September 10-16.

Lang Son to rapidly develop border gate economy

Lang Son province will focus on rapidly developing the border gate economy to promote growth and economic restructuring; strengthening negotiations and exchanges with Chinese partners to quickly clear customs at secondary border gates.

Foreigners impressed by Vietnamese conical hat on world’s blockbuster One Piece

Many Vietnamese and foreign viewers have shown a keen interest in images of the Vietnamese Non La (conical hat) after watching Netflix’s One Piece live-action series.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and attended the Vietnam - US Summit on Investment and Innovation this morning, September 11.

Wanted Korean bank robber arrested in Da Nang

A Korean national wanted by police forces in the Republic of Korea (RoK) for robbing a branch of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea was arrested by authorities in the central city of Da Nang.

Hue International Photography Festival 2023 kicks off

The Hue International Photography Festival 2023 officially opened on the evening of September 10 with the event being co-hosted by the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the Crossing Bridge 20Plus.

Vietnam Airlines expected to sign deal to buy 50 Boeing 737 Max jets

Vietnam Airlines is anticipated to finalize an agreement to acquire 50 Boeing 737 Max jets, with an estimated value of up to US$10 billion, during the ongoing State visit to Vietnam by U.S. President Joe Biden.

Enterovirus, adenovirus identified as cause of pink eye in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health informed that enterovirus and adenovirus were identified to cause pink eye in the city.

Competition launched for foreign singer-songwriters in Vietnam

The Tinh Ting Tinh contest is open to local contestants, foreigners living in Vietnam, and overseas Vietnamese between the ages of 16 and 45.