Conventional ammunition management framework must respect int'l law, UN charter

The framework should be voluntary and non-binding, take into account the level of development and national law, and place no additional burdens on developing countries.

More Vietnamese consumers go cashless: study

Some 77% of Vietnamese consumers believe they could go cashless for three days, according to a new survey by Visa entitled “Consumer Payment Attitudes Study 2022”.

Vietnam advance to AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup finals

Vietnamese girls beat their Lebanon opponents 3-0 in the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup’s second qualifying round held in the northern province of Phu Tho on June 5, officially securing a berth in the finals.

TasteAtlas names five Vietnamese pancakes as most popular in Southeast Asia

Renowned international food magazine TasteAtlas has recently honoured five Vietnamese cakes among 10 most popular Southeast Asian pancakes.

Vietnam becomes attractive colocation markets for foreign investors

Vietnam ranked seventh among the top 10 emerging colocation markets globally with a market size estimated to hit 1.5 billion USD by 2026, according to a recent report by KPMG published earlier this month.

Truong Sa in the heart of overseas Vietnamese across globe

Former Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Son has highlighted the significance of visits by overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to people and soldiers in Truong Sa island district and DK1 platform across the past 11 years.

Culinary diplomacy helps promote nation's image

In his freshly-ended first official visit to Vietnam, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese enjoyed “bia hoi” (brewed beer) and “banh mi” (Vietnamese sandwich) on his first day in Hanoi.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 6/2023

Hand, foot and mouth disease responsible for three deaths in Vietnam

Australia likely not to impose anti-dumping duties on ammonium nitrate from VN

The Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia (ADC) has proposed not imposing anti-dumping duties on ammonium nitrate products originating from Lithuania and Vietnam, announced the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Remedies Authority.

Forbes Vietnam reveals top 50 listed companies in 2023

Forbes Vietnam on June 5 unveiled the top 50 listed companies in 2023, the 11th year it has released this list in the country.

Vietnam athletes claim more Paralympic golds in swimming

Vietnamese swimmers on June 5 won six gold medals and set more new records at the 12th ASEAN Paralympic Games taking place in Cambodia.

TikTok probe’s findings expected in July: Deputy Minister

Findings of the probe into TikTok operation in Vietnam are expected to be announced in July, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said on June 5 at the ministry’s monthly press briefing.

Ambassador reaffirms Vietnam’s support for nuclear non-proliferation

Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of supporting the non-proliferation of the nuclear weapons.

Student design effective waste collecting boat

Ngo Hoang Thinh, a student from the Ship Engineering department, Nha Trang University, has noticed that in Vietnam there were few projects about waste collecting boats.

Vietnam exports high volume of products, but pockets low amount of money

Experts have warned that without thorough preparation for global integration, Vietnam will turn into a playing field for imports from all over the world.

Women power: Vietnamese peacekeepers undaunted by challenges

Vietnamese female UN officers reflect on their time serving the United Nations peacekeeping mission.

A Hue specialty offered to the king

The preparation of Huong Can wrapped cake is quite sophisticated and intricate as Hue people choose natural ingredients and pour their hearts into making the cake, captivating the diners’ taste buds with a blend of all spices.

Population approaching 100 million comes with possibilities, challenges

The large population and abundant workforce mean an attraction for foreign investors, but pose problems of food and energy security.

VN film industry seeks launching pad

Experts discuss preferential policies and favourable treatment to be offered in attracting film crews and promoting Vietnam as a movie destination

Vietnam’s big tech firms remain indifferent to ChatGPT

It may be a surprise that big tech firms which have a lot of data to develop artificial intelligence (AI), such as FPT, Viettel and VNG, have not launched any new AI chatbot products, which is in contrast to Facebook and Google.

Vietnam does not face challenge from Cambodia pepper exports to China: experts

Vietnam's pepper exports are not challenged by Cambodia being issued a licence to export its pepper to China directly, according to experts.

Bringing "Dak Ha Coffee" brand to the world

Known as one of the 8 best coffee regions in Vietnam, the pure bitter flavor of Dak Ha roasted coffee products is highly appreciated by customers.

Vietnam proposes stricter regulations for OTT apps like Zalo, Telegram

The draft law also introduces provisions for managing over-the-top (OTT) telecommunications services, which provide application software leveraging the internet, including popular platforms like Zalo, Viber, and Telegram.

566km of expressways completed in three years: transport ministry

Transport minister Nguyen Van Thang has sent a report to National Assembly (NA) deputies on issues he will be quizzed over this week at the NA question-and-answer session.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (June 5-11/2023)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on June 5-11.