Details and arrangements for the funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

On July 24, the Party Central Committee's office released a detailed notice regarding the memorial and funeral arrangements for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Xi Jinping's special representative to pay respects to Vietnamese Party leader

In the funeral book, President Xi wrote, "I deeply mourn comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese people, and great friend of the Chinese people."

UK actress dresses in Vietnamese design on Emily in Paris poster

British-American actress Lily Collins was seen donning an outfit created by designer Do Manh Cuong while posing for a poster to promote the upcoming season of Netflix series Emily in Paris.

Condolence messages of ASEAN leaders on Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong’s passing

Senior leaders of ASEAN countries on July 24 issued a message of condolences on the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

HSBC raises Vietnam's GDP growth forecast to 6.5%

HSBC has raised its forecast for Vietnam's GDP growth this year to 6.5%, as compared with the previous projection of 6%, following the country's better-than-expected performance in the first half.

Japan to sponsor over 28 million USD for Can Tho city's smart city project

The People’s Committee of Can Tho on July 24 held a working session with Fujitsu Limited of Japan on a project on providing technical support for the locality, aiming to build a smart city model through digital transformation in land management.

Dossier on imperial citadel preservation gets UNESCO committee’s approval

UNESCO World Heritage Committee has approved a decision to officially give consent to Vietnam’s proposals on the orientation and vision for researching, preserving, and developing the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

PM urges prompt actions to settle consequences of storm Prapiroon

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 24 asked ministries, agencies and localities to focus on settling the consequences of storm Prapiroon – the second of its kind that to hit Vietnam this year.

Vietnam Business News July 24/2024

Vietnam, Thailand emerge as SEA’s fastest growing e-commerce markets

Imexpharm achieves net revenue of 1.008 trillion VND in H1 2024

In its latest financial update, Imexpharm Corporation has reported strong growth in net revenue and significant strategic advancements, along with plans for a bonus share issuance to support future expansion.

Russian patient in critical conditions rescued without ID or money

A Russian man in critical condition, lacking both money and identification, received life-saving treatment at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi. Despite the challenges, the hospital managed to stabilize his condition and facilitate his return home.

Vietnam offers $1.26mil. in rewards for gold medalists at Paris 2024 Olympics

Vietnamese athletes who win gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be eligible for substantial rewards, potentially totaling nearly VND30 billion (US$1.26 million). This includes official government rewards and bonuses from various organizations.

Son La flooding sweeps away 3 suspension bridges; 6 individuals reported missing

Heavy rainfall in Son La Province has caused significant flooding, with Chieng Noi Commune being particularly hard hit. As of this morning, torrential downpour has led to the destruction of 3 suspension bridges and left 6 people missing.

President To Lam checks preparations for Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong’s funeral

On the morning of July 24, President To Lam visited the Mai Dich Cemetery in Hanoi to inspect the preparations for the state funeral of the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Cuban NA President to attends funeral of Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong

On July 24, the President of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo Hernandez, and his delegation arrived in Hanoi to attend the funeral of Vietnam’s late General Secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong.

Online shopping boom in Vietnam: US$6 billion spent in H1/2024

In the first half of 2024, Vietnamese consumers spent a staggering VND143.9 trillion ($6 billion) on online shopping, highlighting the explosive growth of the country’s e-commerce sector.

Nguyen Quoc Cuong's business ventures post-exit from Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC

Following his departure from Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC in 2018, Nguyen Quoc Cuong, also known as Cuong "Dollar," has successfully built a diverse career, establishing businesses across multiple industries.

The shadow of mega deals in Vietnam's V-League

As Vietnam’s V-League buzzes with a flurry of high-value transfers, a closer inspection reveals a less glamorous reality behind the multi-billion-VND deals.

Artist stays up all night carving portrait of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

In a heartfelt tribute to the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, artist Dinh Lam Toi and his team spent an entire night meticulously carving a bronze portrait of him.

Vietnam News Headlines July 24/2024

Remains of soldiers repatriated from Cambodia reburied in An Giang

PM requests to complete decree on car registration fees in July

PM Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Finance to urgently study the impact, and to complete and propose to the Government a decree on registration fee collection rates for domestically-produced and assembled cars within this month.

Durian exports forecast to top 3 billion USD in 2024

Durian exports may surpass 3 billion USD this year, according to Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association (Vinafruit).

Promising potential for using seaweed to treat Alzheimer's

Scientists from the Institute of Biotechnology under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have successfully developed 69 extracts from 11 species, belonging to eight genera of seaweed for dietary use in Alzheimer's treatment.

VNU-Hanoi maintains top spot in Vietnam, ranks among Asia's best

The Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) has once again solidified its position as the country's top university and a regional academic powerhouse, ranking 15th in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam wins silver prize at World Circus Art Festival in Russia

A performance “Du non 4 nu” (four female artists swing on conical hat) of the Vietnam Circus Federation (VCF) won silver medal at the World Circus Art Festival “IDOL-2024) which wrapped up on July 22 in Moscow, Russia.