Ho Chi Minh City faces burden of infectious diseases

The Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Disease Control has announced that over recent weeks, the city has recorded a significant increase in cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), dengue fever, and measles.

Coach Kim Sang-sik donates VND100 million for Yagi recovery efforts

Head coach of the Vietnam national football team Kim Sang-sik has presented a sum of VND100 million to Tam Long Viet Fund in support of people in areas affected by typhoon Yagi.

Da Nang – Bangkok flight undergoes strict security checks due to bomb threat

A Thai Vietjet flight from Da Nang to Bangkok underwent strict security checks on September 26 after a passenger spread a bomb threat on the plane.

Vietnam, China to outline economic-trade cooperation orientations

Vietnam and China will hold the 13th meeting of their Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee in Beijing from September 2 to October 2, to outline orientations for economic and trade cooperation between the two sides.

ADB approves US$2 million grant to support Vietnam’s Yagi recovery efforts

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$2 million grant to assist the Government of Vietnam in providing emergency and humanitarian services to residents affected by the super Typhoon Yagi in the northern region of the country.

Attracting Hollywood: VN’s push for simpler film permits & fewer hurdles

Vietnam is emerging as a desirable destination for international film crews, but industry insiders emphasize that more needs to be done to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and offer better incentives for large-scale productions.

English proficiency standards & graduation delays: Insights from VN universities

Thousands of university students in Vietnam face graduation delays each year due to failing English proficiency requirements. While universities argue that their standards are reasonable, students are left struggling to meet the criteria in time.

VN Urban Environment Magazine’s Vice Chief Editor arrested for extortion

Thai Binh police have launched an investigation into the Vietnam Urban Environment Magazine, arresting key figures in connection with an extortion case under the Penal Code.

Hanoi cancels several events for 70th Liberation Day amid storm recovery

The 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital will see scaled-back celebrations, with several events canceled, as Hanoi prioritizes recovery efforts after Storm Yagi.

Tran Dinh Van permitted to cease working as NA deputy

General Secretary of the National Assembly Bui Van Cuong on September 26 announced the termination of duties of Tran Dinh Van as a deputy of the 15th NA.

Vietnam champions innovation for peace, development: PM

Vietnam advocates innovation that fosters peace, cooperation and development both globally and regionally, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.

Vietnamese top leader visits Mariel Special Development Zone

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam on September 26 (local time) visited the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM), the first free trade and export processing zone of Cuba.

Spouse of Vietnamese top leader visits Vo Thi Thang Primary School in Havana

The spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, visited Vo Thi Thang Primary School in Playa district of Havana on September 26 morning (local time).

Party, State leader gives encouragement to Vietnamese Embassy, community in Cuba

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with staff members of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives from the Vietnamese community in Cuba in Havana on September 26 (local time) on the occasion of his State visit to Cuba.

Grand welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in Havana

The state visit of Party General Secretary and President To Lam to Cuba bears historic significance, opening up a new phase in the cooperation and special friendship between the two countries.

Top leader lays wreath at monument to Cuban national hero

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid a wreath at the monument of Jose Marti, a Cuban national hero, in Havana on September 26.

Vietnam acts as partner country at Uttar Pradesh Int'l Trade Show

Vietnam has taken on the role of a partner country at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2024, which opened in Greater Noida City in the Indian state on September 25.

Vietnamese, Slovenian trade agencies seal cooperation pact

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation at a bilateral trade forum organised in Hanoi on September 26.

Vietnam Motor Show 2024 arrives in HCM City next month

The Vietnam Motor Show 2024 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 23-27, featuring green energy initiatives, organisers announced at a press conference on September 26.

Embassy continues to advise Vietnamese citizens to leave Lebanon

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt-Lebanon continued to recommend Vietnamese citizens living and working in Lebanon leave the country, amid tensions between the Israeli army and the Hezbollah escalate into a full-scale conflict in the Middle East.

State-funded war film “Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano” to compete at Oscar

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected the film “Dao, Pho and Piano” (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) as its official nomination to compete in the best international feature film category at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscar).

MPI proposes a national economic sectors system prioritising the green economy

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is currently seeking public feedback on a draft decision from the Prime Minister to establish a new national economic sectors system, which includes a National Green Economy framework.

Taxation authority to hold dialogue with taxpayers in five localities

The General Department of Taxation will organise a direct dialogue with taxpayers from five provinces and cities to hear feedback on the practical implementation of current tax policies.

Foreign investors keen on LNG infrastructure in Vietnam

Under Power Plan VIII, 13 LNG power plants have been approved in Việt Nam with a total capacity of 24 GW

Tax debts and travel bans: businesses call for clearer processes

It is rare for business leaders to risk their reputations by delaying the payment of a few million VND in taxes.