Lonely Planet, the renowned travel guide publisher, has recently unveiled its list of the top seven solo travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Vietnam proudly boasts two cities on this prestigious list: Hanoi and Da Nang.

Thai Son Nam has once again demonstrated its dominance in the Futsal National Championship 2024, securing their 13th title. The tournament concluded with Thai Son Nam adding another championship to their illustrious history.

During his state visit to India, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that Indian companies place orders with Vietnamese corporations to produce tech products for India's 1.4 billion people.

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor Leste has begun his official state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President To Lam. Running from July 31 to August 3, the visit aims to deepen the bilateral ties and explore new areas of cooperation.

Hai Phong's streets are filled with the aroma of unique local dishes, and among them, stir-fried sea clams holds a special place. This delicacy, known for its crunchy legs and savory sauce, is a must-try for any food enthusiast.

In the latest development of the Van Thinh Phat fraud case, the HCM City People's Court has issued a notice to more than 35,000 bondholders, urging them to verify their personal information and follow trial updates on the court's online portal.

During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to India, the Chairman of SMS Pharmaceuticals expressed interest in investing $5 billion in a pharmaceutical park in Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.

Vietnam’s billiards and snooker teams have been handed a six-month suspension from international competitions by the Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS).

Hanoians can look forwards to more public spaces which will be built as part of the efforts to make Hanoi’s environment greener and more sustainable.

E-commerce sales in Vietnam are expected to reach 30 billion USD by the end of this year, heard a meeting held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Promotion Agency and the city’s Investment & Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) on July 29.

Vietnam’s overseas investment approximated 150.7 million USD in the first seven months of 2024, reported the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam’s industrial production is seeing positive signs for recovery as the consumption index of the entire processing and manufacturing sector increased and the inventory index reduced in the first half of this year.

The average income of Vietnamese workers in the first half of 2024 was 7.5 million VND (nearly 300 USD) per month, up 7.4% or 519,000 VND compared to the same period last year.

Despite the three previous rejections by courts in the US, the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/ Dioxin (VAVA) is suing US chemical companies that supported the US military to spray AO/dioxin in Vietnam during wartime.

Individuals with a monthly income not exceeding 15 million VND, or married couples with a combined income not exceeding 30 million VND, are eligible for social housing support policies.

Heavy rains on July 29 and 30 have resulted in five casualties and heavy property losses in the northern region, reported the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam sent more than 78,000 workers abroad in the first half of this year, fulfilling 62.4% of the yearly target, according to the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of having all of its buses using clean fuels or electricity by 2030, heard a workshop on green and electric energy for public transport held in the southern largest economic hub on July 30.

The number of ships passing through Vietnam’s seaports was 50,553 in the first six months of this year, up 4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).

Vietnam raked in more than 3.8 billion USD from fruit and vegetable exports in the first seven months of 2024, up 23.4% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT).

The EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has strengthened Vietnam's attractiveness for European investors, stated a survey by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on July 31.

Vietnamese badminton player Le Duc Phat had a good start at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 2-0 victory over Germany's Fabian Roth, winning both sets 21-10.

The opera 'La Traviata' co-invested, staged, and produced by the Ho Guom Opera and the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB), will be performed on August 9-10 evening.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings in New Delhi on July 31 with representatives of leading Indian groups specialising in infrastructure and pharmacy, calling on them to invest in big, high-tech projects in Vietnam.

Vietnam has achieved remarkable success at the 2024 International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), securing three gold medals and one silver, placing them on par with the United States.