ASIAD 2023: Vietnam secure six medals in two competition days

The Vietnamese sports delegation secured six medals - one silver and four bronzes, after two days of competition at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou city of China’s Zhejiang province.

Vietnamese PM, Brazilian President discuss measures for augmenting ties

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held talks in Brasilia on September 25 (Brazil time) as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official visit to the South American country.

International aviation market shows signs of recovery

Vietnam’s international aviation market has gradually recovered in the first nine months with an increase in the number of foreign passengers, said the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV).

Sapa, Can Tho among most attractive autumn destinations: The Travel

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and the northern town of Sa Pa have been named among the top 10 underrated Asia destinations for visitors to enjoy in winter by Canadian travel site The Travel.

VN, Bulgaria agree to revitalise traditional cooperation areas, explore new ones

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Prime Minister of Bulgaria Nikolai Denkov have agreed to revitalise traditional areas of cooperation.

‘Action for a Green Vietnam’ program has born its first fruit

The first destinations on the journey “Action for a Green Vietnam” of Unilever Vietnam and OMO brand, are witnessing constant changes in the landscape, environment, and people's awareness.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS SEPTEMBER 26/2023

Standard Chartered: Vietnamese economic recovery to continue in Q3

Chemical, technology firms see opportunities in VN’s semiconductor strategy

FPT and Duc Giang Chemicals are expected to have high earnings from the strong wave of investment in semiconductors thanks to the high demand for chips and yellow phosphorus.

Urban railway projects going slowly, investment capital increase required

Problems are occurring in most urban railway projects: the implementation has been slow and the required investment capital has had to be raised multiple times.

iPhone sales no longer offer super profits as retail competition stiffens

Representatives of Apple's authorized retail stores in Vietnam said that selling iPhone products was no longer a big money maker. For the latest iPhone 15 series, they may break even or even incur a loss.

Super-rich Vietnamese number nearly 1,000

The number of USD billionaires in Vietnam has decreased, but the number of super-rich people has risen rapidly and is expected to increase sharply in coming years.

Misconceptions lead to ineffectiveness in household waste sorting

While multiple campaigns and regulations have raised awareness of waste sorting across VN for more than a decade, misconceptions are still one of the biggest challenges for effective waste treatment and recycling.

Unemployed workers in VN struggle to apply for new jobs

In H1/2023, Vietnam's labour market continued to face many difficulties, affecting more than half a million workers, including job loss, reduced working hours, and labour contract suspension.

Vietnam secures first silver medal at ASIAD 2023

Shooter Ngo Huu Vuong secured the first silver medal for Vietnam at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 2023) in Hangzhou city of China's Zhejiang province on September 25.

Hiking event in France raises funds for disadvantaged Vietnamese children

A hiking event was recently held in the French city of Domats, with nearly 30 local residents taking part, in response to the “Children’s Walk For Hope 2023" campaign initiated by the Christina Noble Children's Foundation (CNCF).

Three more Vietnam military officers to join UN peacekeeping forces

The Ministry of National Defence on September 25 handed over the State President’s decisions to three officers, who will join the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

ASIAD 2023: Vietnam women’s football team trounce Bangladesh 6-1

The Vietnamese women's national team landed a convincing 6-1 victory over their Bangladeshi rival in their group stage match on September 25 as part of the ongoing the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in China.

Vietnam's most amazing rivers and lakes

La Luoc, Dau Tieng, T'Nung, Ta Dung and the northern mountainous scenes such as Bac Son valley and Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are among the most attractive tourist attractions in Vietnam.

The beauty of the most sacred temple in Hanoi

Thay Pagoda, also known as Ca pagoda or Thien Phuc Tu (Temple of Heavenly Blessings), is located at the foot of Thay mountain in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi.

Tropical low-pressure system brings torrential rains to north, central regions

It was forecast to make landfall on the mainland of Quang Trị Province and Quang Nam Province at 10am on Tuesday and weaken into a low-pressure system over the VN–Laos border area at 10pm on Tuesday.

Thailand, Vietnam to collaborate in fight against fake news

Thailand will join hands with Vietnam to combat fake news, Thai Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Puangpet Chunlaiad has said.

Vietnamese photographer honoured at International Photography Awards 2023

Vietnamese photographer Tran Viet Van from Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper was among those winning the Honorable Mentions given out by the 20th International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 of the US.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (September 25-October 1/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from September 25 to October 1.

Further promoting relationship between Sa Pa and Yunnan

Secretary of the Sa Pa Town Party Committee Phan Dang Toan gave an overview of the socio-economic development situation of Sa Pa in recent times at a reception for the delegation of Pingbian County, Yunnan province (China).

One dead in HCM City house fire

One person has been killed after a fire broke out at a three-storey house in Thu Duc City in HCM City.