In Washington D.C., Defense Ministers Phan Van Giang and Lloyd Austin exchanged war relics, emphasizing the importance of Vietnam-U.S. cooperation in post-war recovery and defense collaboration.

A catastrophic flash flood has engulfed the entire village of Lang Nu in Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai, leaving 15 people dead and over 100 missing. Rescue efforts are underway in the isolated area.

Innovate Vietnam 2024, an event that will mark the fifth anniversary of the National Innovation Centre (NIC), is scheduled for October 1-2, 2024.

Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has met Amanda Nguyen, the first woman of Vietnamese origin to fly into space.

A regional forum on low-emission rice farming kicked off in Hanoi on September 9, aiming to promote cooperation, build consensus, and seek viable solutions to address challenges in developing a sustainable rice value chain across landscapes.

Leaders of the People’s Committee of the southern province of Dong Nai on September 9 worked with a working group from the World Bank (WB) on sustainable urban development and efficient growth initiatives.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has decided to bestow the third-class Fatherland Protection Order upon Colonel Nguyen Dinh Khiem, who lost his life while assisting residents in Quang Ninh to cope with super typhoon Yagi.

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) saw a year-on-year increase of 8.8% over the past eight months, extending the recovery of the sector, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has reported.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 issued a decision on allocating 100 billion VND (some 4 million USD) from the 2024 central budget reserve to support five provinces affected by typhoon Yagi.

A freeze-dried instant coffee factory will be built in the central province of Binh Dinh with an investment of over 2 trillion VND (80.74 million USD), the provincial Investment Promotion Centre has announced.

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on September 10, with no casualties or property damage reported, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre.

There was a 20% increase in co-working space in HCM City driven primarily by some large new premium centres in the downtown area, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Vietnam.

Fifty-six clubs nationwide will compete at the National Taekwondo Club Championships – the Republic of Korea (RoK) Ambassador Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in northern Lao Cai province from September 11 to 19.

The Asia-Pacific forum for young Francophones will be held in Hanoi from September 11-13, focusing on employment, creativity, and innovation as the heart of Francophonie in Asia-Pacific.

The L’Oréal – UNESCO Science Award For the Development of Women in Science on Monday afternoon celebrated 15 years in Vietnam with a mission of honouring and promoting Vietnamese women in science.

Expanding investments to drive economic growth is a priority in achieving the target of 15% set for this year, said Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Bac Giang province's authorities to balance disaster recovery efforts with maintaining economic activity, especially in industrial zones, as the province is a key industrial hub in northern Vietnam.

Hanoi CDC will collaborate with the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases to collect samples for diagnostic testing for suspected cases.

In just a few hours on September 7, typhoon Yagi swept over Hanoi, leaving not only material damage but also emotional impacts on many people.

The weather forecast for Northern Vietnam over the next 10 days (September 10-19) predicts continued heavy rain and rising floodwaters, particularly in the early part of the period.

In the wake of severe landslides and floods in Sa Pa, many local businesses have come forward to offer free accommodation and meals to tourists and residents stranded by the harsh weather conditions.

As the aftermath of Storm Yagi continues to unfold, many areas in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Hai Duong are still without mobile signals due to ongoing power outages.

Telecom companies in Vietnam are working tirelessly to restore mobile communication services after typhoon Yagi caused widespread damage to infrastructure.

To accelerate its growth in the semiconductor industry, Ho Chi Minh City has announced a $5 million initiative to train 40,000 engineers by 2030, with plans to boost research, innovation, and technological capacity.

Vietnam welcomed Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse Lady Naly Sisoulith with a 21-gun salute at the Presidential Palace, as both nations celebrate decades of close friendship.