Efforts exerted to complete transmission line carrying electricity from Laos

Efforts have been made to finish the 220kV Nam Sum – Nong Cong transmission line project in October to facilitate electricity imports from Laos to Vietnam to meet the rising demand in northern provinces.

Quang Nam to host 2024 Asian Open Junior Pickleball Championships

The 2024 Asian Open Junior Pickleball Championships will be held from October 3 to October 10 at the Pickleball Court Complex of Ban Thach Hotel in Tam Ky city in the central province of Quang Nam.

Vietnam and Ireland hold high-level talks in Dublin

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam held talks with President of Ireland Michael Higgins in Dublin on October 2.

VN resolutely opposes Chinese force's brutal behaviours towards VN fishermen

Vietnam is extremely concerned about, discontented with, and resolutely opposes the Chinese law enforcement force’s brutal behaviours towards Vietnamese fishermen and vessel operating in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago area.

New bee species discovered in Ha Tinh province

A new bee species was discovered in the Vu Quang National Park in the central province of Ha Tinh, announced the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and the park on October 2.

Golden linga of Binh Thuan becomes national treasure

A ceremony was held at Po Sah Inu tower relic site in Phan Thiet city of Binh Thuan to announce the Prime Minister’s decision to add the golden linga of Binh Thuan into the list of national treasures, and kick off the Kate Festival.

MobiFone, Ericsson collaborate on plans for 5G innovation hub in Vietnam

MobiFone and Ericsson signed in Hanoi on October 2 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on establishing a 5G Innovation Hub at MobiFone’s premises in Vietnam.

E-health and judicial records provided via VNeID nationwide

These online services via VNeID have been piloted since April 22 in Hanoi capital city and the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Vietnam’s rising era: a national journey toward wealth and strength

Vietnam is entering its "Rising Era," where wealth and prosperity are central to the nation's development, as outlined by Party Chief and President To Lam.

Southeast Asia: the new battleground for cloud service providers

Southeast Asia is becoming a new battleground for cloud service providers, with Google, AWS, and Microsoft pouring billions into the region as cloud and AI demand soars.

North-South high-speed rail tickets equal 75% low cost airline tickets

The ticket prices will be categorised into three tiers, reflecting different target demographics and levels of comfort to accommodate passengers’ budgets and attract ridership.

Field rats from the Mekong Delta: A rustic dish with a cult following

Field rats may sound like an unlikely delicacy, but this famous dish from the Mekong Delta is winning over the hearts of adventurous food lovers.

Policies needed to ensure middle-aged female workers’ rights

Experts say policies are needed to safeguard the rights of middle-aged female workers.

Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue shines with golden beauty this fall

The Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue offers a stunning autumn display, as the trees turn golden and the serene beauty of the forest captivates visitors.

Vietnam’s international Internet connection to be fully restored in October

Vietnam’s international Internet connection, disrupted earlier this year, will be fully restored by October. Repair efforts on the IA, APG, and AAE-1 cables are progressing, bringing the country’s Internet infrastructure back to full capacity.

Nu Village flash flood unleashes 1.6 million cu.m of debris in five minutes

A devastating mud-rock flash flood in Nu Village buried 37 homes and left 58 dead. Experts are calling for urgent preventive measures to avoid future tragedies.

Vietnam spends $1.24bil. on meat imports, flags salmonella in several shipments

Vietnam spent $1.24 billion on meat imports in the first nine months of this year, but authorities detected Salmonella contamination in nearly 1,320 tons of the shipments during inspections.

Thua Thien - Hue authorities act after series of train derailments

Six train derailments in two months have prompted Thua Thien Hue’s Traffic Safety Committee to take urgent action and request assistance from the Ministry of Transport.

Vietnam emerges as key destination for global tech giants

As Vietnam builds its AI and semiconductor ecosystem, global tech giants are increasingly looking to the country as a key strategic destination for expansion.

SBV tightens control over domestic-international gold price gap

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has reduced the domestic-international gold price gap to just 4-5 million VND per tael through strategic sales of SJC gold bars and will continue implementing measures to stabilize the market.

Phu Quoc emerges as a global hotspot for MICE tourism with free visa policy

Thanks to a free visa policy and a growing number of direct international flights, Phu Quoc Island is quickly emerging as a hotspot for MICE tourism.

Billionaire Nguyen Dang Quang’s consumer giant to list on HoSE

Masan Consumer, a leading FMCG company in Vietnam, is preparing to list on HoSE in 2025, marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy.

Mysterious tiger deaths in Dong Nai: Investigation underway amid A/H5N1 concerns

Authorities are investigating the mysterious deaths of dozens of tigers at the Mango Garden tourist site in Dong Nai. The facility has conducted autopsies on the animals and is preserving their carcasses for further examination.

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