Nine dead tigers sent to National Museum of Nature

The Vietnam National Museum of Nature received the bodies of nine tigers for a study and exhibition on October 12 to raise public awareness about protecting endangered animals.

Overnight cruise ship service piloted in Nha Trang Bay

The south central province of Khanh Hoa has just approved a new tourist service: an overnight cruise ship in Nha Trang Bay.

Four people found posting false news related to SCB Bank, An Dong Company

Those accounts gave fake information related to Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SCB) and An Dong Investment Group Corporation.

France issues new regulation on Vietnamese passports

French Embassy has announced that from October 17 it will issue visas for holders of Vietnam’s new passport that has added information about the holders' place of birth on Page No.2, 4 and 5.

Tropical storm SONCA heads to Da Nang

The fifth storm formed in the East Sea this year was located about 210km southeast of Da Nang-Quang Nam at 4pm on October 14.

Work starts on Coca-Cola’s largest factory in Vietnam

Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam Co., Ltd started construction of its largest factory in Vietnam in Phu An Thanh Industrial Park in the Mekong Delta province of Long An on October 14.

Top 10 best places to visit in Vietnam during October

Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Sa Pa, Quang Ninh, and Moc Chau are among the best places in the nation for tourists to visit this autumn in October.

Vietnam's tourism sector recovering strongly after pandemic

In 2019, Vietnam was among the ten countries with the fastest tourism growth in the world, with more than 18 million international visitors and 85 million domestic visitors.

Vietnamese Pho among world’s 100 most popular dishes: TasteAtlas

Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup sold in almost all street corners in Vietnam, finds itself at the 34th place in a list of 100 most popular dishes in the world as complied by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

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Vietnam's garment export value up in nine months

Three more Vietnamese athletes suspected of doping at SEA Games 31

The Anti-Doping Center has announced that three members of the Vietnamese athletics team are suspected of doping at the 31st SEA Games.

Southeast Asia’s longest 220kV offshore power line put into operation

The longest 220kV offshore overhead power transmission line in Southeast Asia, connecting the mainland of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang and its resort island Phu Quoc, was put into operation on October 14.

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Tropical depression moves fast, causing heavy rains from Quang Binh to Phu Yen

ODA return burden to fiscal planning

Unable to disburse ODA as planned, many ministries and local authorities have begun to return the loans to the Government, adding burden to fiscal planning.

Hanoi International Film Festival to honour humanity and creativity

Two ceremonies will be held on November 8 and 12 to mark the opening and closing of the event.

Govt to inspect fuel traders, refineries after retail market turbulence

The Government Inspectorate has decided to launch inspections of 15 major fuel trading companies and two oil refineries following the recent fuel retail market chaos in multiple southern provinces, the local media reported.

Oil refineries asked to run at full capacity

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC and Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company to operate at full capacity to meet domestic demand.

US diplomat: Vietnam-US relations rising to new heights

“Vietnam-US relations are stronger than ever. Vietnam plays a central role in our Indo-Pacific Strategy,” US Assistant to Secretary of State for Asia Pacific Daniel Kritenbrink told reporters in Hanoi at a press conference on October 12.

Enjoying Hanoi’s street view coffee in autumn

The capital city is at the time of changing seasons. These days, many young people think that if they don't go to coffee shops to see the flow of people passing by on the streets and enjoy coffee, it will be a big mistake with this fine weather.

ASEAN Task Force on Anti-Fake News established

The establishment of the ASEAN task force on the prevention of fake news is an initiative of Vietnam.

World Fitness Federation Asia-Pacific Championship to take place in HCM City

The World Fitness Federation (WFF) Asia-Pacific Championships 2022 will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 with the participation of 200 athletes from 21 countries and territories.

VAR could soon be introduced in V.League 1

Video assistant referee (VAR) technology is expected to be available soon in the V.League 1 - but it won't come cheap.

Mobile Money needs user-friendly approach

To make Mobile Money non-cash payments popular, it is necessary to create a more favorable environment for users.

Vietnam to cut short petroleum price adjustment cycle

The Government will consider shortening the petroleum price adjustment cycle to match the actual situation in the market, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Tie-ups lift top e-commerce players

Possessing an average growth rate of 20 per cent per year, the e-commerce retail market is now not only a private land of e-commerce platforms but also a common game of tech solutions providers such as fintech.