Vietnamese top legislator arrives in Tehran for official Iran visit

Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Tehran on August 8 morning, beginning an official three-day visit to Iran at the invitation of Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Assembly Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

VN condotel market forecast to continue falling until 2025

The Vietnamese condotel market will not recover at least until 2025 due to excess inventory, according to insiders.

Foreign purchasing companies seek suppliers in Vietnam

Japanese retail group AEON has informed purchasing firms from many countries of the upcoming “Vietnam International Sourcing 2023” to be hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnamese NA Chairman puts forth key proposals at AIPA-44

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue raised key proposals at the first plenary session of the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 7.

Vietnam’s EV market to see strong growth in 2023: BMI

Passenger EV sales in Vietnam are expected to at least double this year, according to BMI Research, a Fitch Solutions research unit.

HCM City eyes more new metro lines to enhance connectivity

HCM City plans to add three more metro lines to connect Tan Son Nhat International Airport and the Can Gio Sea Encroachment Project to the national railway system, and two national railway stations in the city.

Vietnam’s African swine fever vaccine export makes headlines in RoK

Many newspapers and websites in the Republic of Korea such as Newsis and Nnews on August 7 highlighted Vietnam’s first-ever export of vaccines against African swine fever (ASF).

NA Chairman meets Malaysian, Cambodian legislative leaders in Jakarta

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had separate meetings in Jakarta on August 7 with Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul and Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Kittisangkahabindit Tep Ngorn.

When should one begin planning for retirement?

When the number of elderly people increases rapidly, the burden on the shoulders of carers, especially children and grandchildren, becomes heavier.

Vietnamese tech firms take their expertise to international markets

Many Vietnamese IT firms are bringing their digital technology products and solutions made in Vietnam to sell in third markets like Japan, Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, deputy director of the Authority of ICT Industry. said.

China becomes largest export market of Vietnamese agricultural products

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development yesterday announced that China is becoming the largest consumer of Vietnamese agricultural products.

Travel+Leisure reveals best things to do in Da Nang and Hoi An

Travel+Leisure magazine has published on article sharing the best things to do when visiting the central city of Da Nang and Hoi An Ancient Town.

Vietnam allows 3,035 foreigners to purchase homes

The sale of homes to foreigners is set to be a significant issue as the National Assembly discusses the amended draft Law on Housing.

Approximately 6.8 per cent of Vietnam's GDP lost annually to climate change

To respond to climate change by 2040, Vietnam will need approximately $400 billion. However, the state budget is only anticipated to provide $130 billion.

Chau Doc River Floating Village

Besides the spiritual attractions of Chau Doc City in An Giang Province, tourists can marvel at the floating houses and fishing rafts dotting the Chau Doc River.

Six districts in HCM City need re-arrangement

Six districts in HCMC, covering a natural area of less than seven square kilometers and with a population of under 300,000 residents, will undergo re-arrangement in the next three years, as per the HCMC authorities’ plans.

The house of 'Bac Lieu Dude' reopens

After months of restoration, a mansion of over 100 years old has reopened for tourists in the southern province of Bac Lieu.

New passport, laissez-passers, forms of entry and exit applied from August 15

The Ministry of Public Security issued a circular providing regulations on passports, laissez-passers, and forms of entry and exit that will take effect from August 15.

Threat of landslides looms over Central Highlands, South Central Vietnam

In recent years, many serious landslides have taken a heavy toll on people’s lives and property, cutting off arterial roads.

Where did BlackPink sample Vietnamese pho and banh mi?

During the second night of the Born Pink show at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, two members of the K-pop girl band BlackPink - Jisoo and Lisa – enjoyed Vietnamese banh mi (sandwich) and pho (noodle).

Vietnam to develop new energy-based development engine

Vietnam will prioritise foundation industries, supporting industries, and materials for export industries.

Cao Bang aims to expand the space for international integration

Cao Bang province has continued to strengthen cross-border cooperation, ensuring the stability of border security and national territorial sovereignty.

Vietnam braces for more tropical storms this month

Vietnam is likely to face two or three tropical storms and depressions this month, with the northern and north-central regions forecast to be affected, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

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