Typhoon Prapiroon topples trees and disrupts traffic in Hai Phong

Typhoon Prapiroon has struck Hai Phong with intense rainfall and strong winds, resulting in widespread tree damage and disruptions across the city

DIFF 2024 boosts Da Nang’s tourism with 1.5 million visitors

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2024) has set new benchmarks in tourism with a 60% rise in visitor numbers, reaching 1.5 million.

Trinh Van Quyet and sister confess to charges in FLC scandal

In a significant development in the FLC case, former Chairman Trinh Van Quyet and his sister Trinh Thi Minh Hue have admitted to all charges against them.

Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan arrested: What role did her son play at Quoc Cuong Gia Lai?

Once a prominent figure in the company, Nguyen Quoc Cuong’s role and the timing of his exit are critical to understanding the full scope of the company’s controversial land transactions.

US Secretary of State to attend funeral of Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong

The U.S. Department of State has announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will attend the funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and extend condolences to the Vietnamese people.

Meet the top female athletes representing Vietnam at the Paris Olympics

As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Vietnam’s delegation is set to make a mark with its standout female athletes, each bringing both skill and charm to the Games.

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong: Comprehensive and consistent views on human rights

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has articulated a comprehensive and consistent view on human rights, asserting that socialism is the best system to ensure human rights for the Vietnamese people.

Setbacks for U16 and U19 Vietnam: A wake-up call for youth football?

The recent failures of the U16 and U19 Vietnamese teams at the Southeast Asian Championship have left fans and experts questioning the current state and future direction of Vietnamese youth football.

Trinh Van Quyet trial: Rights of 30,000 absent investors at risk

On the first day of the Trinh Van Quyet trial, only 30 out of 30,403 investors showed up, prompting concerns over how their absence might affect the case and their rights.

SOEs hold hundreds of trillions of dong in cash

The amount of cash owned by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is the dream of other enterprises, a survey has found.

Typhoon Prapiroon weakens, causes heavy rain and flood risks in nine provinces

Tropical Storm No. 2 (Prapiroon) has weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall in Quang Ninh Province, resulting in heavy rain and strong winds affecting nine provinces across Northern Vietnam.

RoK firm to expand services to individual long-term car rental in Vietnam

Lotte Rental Co., a major car rental firm in the Republic of Korea (RoK), on July 22 announced that it will enter Vietnam's individual long-term car rental market in the second half of this year.

Vietnam ranks 98th in all-time Olympic Games medal table

An all-time Olympic Games medal table has put the nation in 98th position among more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Vietnamese iron and steel imports hit record high in first half

The nation imported over 8.22 million tonnes of iron and steel during the first six months of this year, up 48% in volume and 25% in value compared to the same period from last year.

Apparel exports to EU enjoy rebound in first half

Vietnamese garment and textile exports to the EU recovered slightly during the first half of the year, with turnover reaching more than US$1.9 billion in the reviewed period.

63 airlines operate nearly 160 international routes to/from Vietnam

As many as 63 foreign and four local carriers have been operating nearly 160 international routes connecting Vietnam to other countries around the world in the first half of the year.

Vietnamese representative wins silver medal at Man of The World’s sub-contest

Local contestant Doan Cong Vinh bagged a silver medal in the Best Physique sub-contest as part of the ongoing Man of The World 2024 male pageant which recently concluded in the Philippines.

Laos declares national mourning for Vietnam's Party leader

Laos is scheduled to observe a national mourning for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 and 26.

Hanoi, Da Nang among best places in Southeast Asia for solo travellers

The capital city of Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang have been ranked among the seven best places in Southeast Asia for solo travellers by Lonely Planet.

RoK author releases book to honour Party General Secretary's life

In honour of the 80th birth anniversary of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, writer Cho Chul-hyeon and Jammy Holdings Co., Ltd of the Republic of Korea (RoK) have released a book chronicling the leader's life.

Vietnamese seaports to handle 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes of cargo by 2030

Vietnam's seaport cargo throughput is set to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes by 2030, with container cargo expected to range from 46.3 to 54.34 million TEUs.

Aviation security tightened during Party General Secretary’s funeral

The CAAV has instructed relevant agencies and units to implement appropriate enhanced security measures based on regulations.

Gov’t unveils action plan to accelerate industrialisation

The Vietnamese Government has outlined a comprehensive action plan to continue fasttracking the country's industrialisation and modernisation by 2030, with a long-term vision extending to 2045.

Notable economic developments in Vietnam last week

A VN tycoon wants to sell a factory in China; Quoc Cuong Gia Lai is embroiled in controversies; the Deputy PM has requested a study on the proposal to establish a fuel trading floor.. these are among the notable economic news items of the past week.

Cherished moments from General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s school years

In the tradition room of Nguyen Gia Thieu High School in Hanoi, images of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong from his student days are still prominently displayed.