Some 4.8 million Vietnamese people were exposed to AO/dioxin, and about 3 million people became victims.

Seven-month goods retail sales, service revenue up 10.4%

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently approved a national strategy on attracting and retaining talents by 2030 with a vision until 2050.

The Vietnam Summer Camp 2023, which brought together outstanding young overseas Vietnamese people from many countries and territories around the world, wrapped up with a ceremony in the central city of Da Nang on August 1.

Five special-grade hospitals in Vietnam will be upgraded to modern hospitals with healthcare services meeting international standards under a proposal by the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Nearly 1,000 runners across the country are taking part in the Ultra Trail Cao Bang 2023, which opened in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang on August 1.

The e-identification app VNeID was put into official operation for passengers on domestic flights at all airports from August 2 after a two-month pilot period, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

The Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) inaugurated self-check-in kiosks for passengers of Korean Air at Da Nang International Airport on August 1.

The numbers of traffic accidents and related deaths and injured people during the first seven months of 2023 decreased compared to the same period last year, reported the National Traffic Safety Committee.

The Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS) has proposed allowing foreigners to purchase and own houses, including private houses and apartments, in Vietnam during the time they work in the country.

Vietnam-UAE ties flourish over three decades

Vietnam is seen as a potential aviation market with increasingly high travel demand. However, Vietnam Airlines has reported an accumulated loss of VND34 trillion. In the past, many airlines had to leave the market, and some of them never launched.

Portuguese football club Lank FC are monitoring Tran Thi Thuy Trang, a female player on the Vietnam national football team, following her impressive performances over recent years.

The shops on the noisy street of An Thuong, called the ‘Westerner street’ in Da Nang, similar to Ta Hien in Hanoi and Bui Vien streets in HCM City, now accept online payments.

Despite falling interest rates, approximately a quarter of Vietnam’s small- and medium-sized enterprises are still grappling with capital access challenges.

The Vietnamese business community is taking great strides on the path to bring Vietnamese-made products to the globe.

The Autumn Festival, from July to September, will have 12 events including a fine art exhibition, an Áo Dài festival, traditional boat racing on the Hương River, and a photography competition.

The Vietnam’s Decree No.13 is believed to be similar to a European Union (EU) law on personal data protection.

Young Vietnamese artists are presenting a YouTube show highlighting the culture and traditional crafts of the Mekong Delta.

China, the US, and Japan continued to make up the three largest export markets for Vietnamese agricultural, forestry ,and fishery products in the opening seven months of the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is a much-loved destination among both foreign and domestic tourists for its endless beaches and pristine national park, reported global travel website The Week.

The earthquakes were assessed to be on small scales and not cause natural disaster risks but people should not be negligent.

Sitting on a sidewalk to sip a cup of coffee at night is an interesting experience for many tourists in HCM City.

While some ministries think more investment incentives are needed to encourage the development of rooftop solar power, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) believes there is no need to encourage this source of electricity generation.

Hanoi plans to build Belt Road No 5 prior to 2027. The route is expected to have a length of over 300 kilometers. The section road through Hanoi will be 48 kilometers long with six lanes.