Police based in Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have arrested 10 Chinese fraudsters who used technology in order to steal money from their countrymen living in China.

A deluge of rain hit several northern localities from September 30 to October 1, causing severe flooding and landslides to occur on a number of key roads roads.

Despite the country’s status as one of the world’s leading rice exporters, Vietnam is expected to spend nearly US$1 billion on rice imports for processing this year.

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam landed at Dublin Airport at 8:30 pm on October 1 (local time), beginning a state visit to Ireland at the invitation of Irish President Michael D. Higgins.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam's National Report under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), with the country accepting a record 84.7% of recommendations.

Innovation has been considered an irreversible trend and an important factor that helps accelerate digital transformation, green transition and sustainable development in Vietnam in the new era, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 1.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation with Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 1 called for the launch of a concentrated drive lasting 450 days and nights, pooling public strength to eradicate temporary and dilapidated housing nationwide by the end of 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to create funds for overseas Vietnamese seeking to invest in real estate and small and medium-sized enterprises, and buy bonds for funding infrastructure.

Countries and international organisations continue pitching in for typhoon Yagi relief work in Vietnam’s northern localities.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has recommended Vietnamese people living here to strictly adhere to the regulations and guidance regarding safety and security measures set by local authorities, given rocket attack risks from Iran.

Vietnam maintained top spot in the region after winning 29 golds at the 2024 Southeast Asian Wrestling Championship & Oceania Invitational.

Hanoi welcomed about 4.45 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, soaring 40.8% year-on-year and nearly fulfilling its yearly target of serving 5 million international visitors, according to the city Department Tourism.

Up to 36 earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 4.0 were recorded in September, mainly in Kon Plong district the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, according to Institute of Geophysics under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

Affirming that green development is an inevitable trend, the Government leader underscored that the implementation of the commitment to reduce emissions requires high determination, great efforts, drastic actions with focal points.

The competition "The stories about rivers" organized by VietNamNet has prompted experts and researchers to meet and contribute ideas to develop river tourism.

Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) agrees with the proposal on taxing second and subsequent houses to prevent speculation and ensure the transparent and stable development of the real estate market.

At a housing project in Hung Yen, apartments have quoted prices of VND7-8 billion, but the real price buyers must pay is VND750 million higher, or a price gap of 10 percent.

State agencies, commercial banks, social organizations, businesses and farmers are joining hands to rebuild their production bases and businesses after the typhoon.

Fi Vietnam 2024, the leading event for the food and beverage ingredients industry, is set to unfold from October 9 to 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City.

Siu Puong Waterfall, perched mid-mountain in Kon Tum at 1,600 meters above sea level, is one of Vietnam's tallest and most majestic waterfalls, offering crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery.

BB Sunrise Power plans to sell its Victoria Sapa Hotel for VND210 billion to pay bond debts.

With young qualified and creative workers, Vietnam now has a golden opportunity to become a high-quality AI (artificial intelligence) workforce supply source for the world.

“Just within a few hours, the storm devastated more than 100 tons of orange and grapefruit trees in my garden, causing a loss of VND3 billion,” said Nguyen Van Huu, farmer in Bac Giang.

Four fishermen from Quang Ngai were hospitalized with serious injuries after their fishing vessel was attacked by a foreign ship in the Hoang Sa Islands of Vietnam.