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A thousand business leaders gather at Vietnam CEO Forum 2024

Over a thousand CEOs, experts and policymakers gathered at the Vietnam CEO Forum 2024 to discuss new strategies to promote business development in the new era.

Hanoi court trials massive usury loan network led by Chinese nationals

Prosecutors allege that the network issued over VNĐ1.6 trillion (US$64 million) in loans to about 121,000 borrowers between January 2019 and May 2022, reaping illegal profits of more than VNĐ700 billion ($28 million).

Death sentence for three men involved in drug trafficking from Laos to Vietnam

Three men, including a Laotian national, were sentenced to death while four others, including two Laotian nationals, were sentenced to life imprisonment for illegally trafficking drugs from Laos into Vietnam.

Vietnam currently has about 22,000 international students

International students typically choose institutions specialising in language, culture and theory, such as Hanoi University or the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University.

240 players attend Asian shuttlecock championship in central Vietnam

The second Asian shuttlecock championship and Asian youth shuttlecock championship 2024 kicked off in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on August 22.

High hopes of promoting Vietnam’s tourism through films

An episode about Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave in the television series BBC Planet Earth III has received two nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards, which once again shows the potential for introducing the country’s images to the world through films.

Grand requiem for traffic accident victims slated for late August

A grand requiem for dead victims of traffic accidents is scheduled to be held at Tu Dam Pagoda in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien - Hue, on August 30 - 31.

Leadership rotation initiated across Hanoi's district health departments

In a strategic overhaul, the Hanoi People's Committee is rotating 14 of the 17 district health department heads, some of whom have held their positions for nearly two decades.

Ensure no one goes hungry in disaster-affected areas

Local authorities must ensure the supply of food, clean water, and essential goods to those affected by natural disasters, especially households that have lost homes or are at risk of hunger.

HCM City reports 49 monkeypox cases as WHO declares global health emergency

As the World Health Organization (WHO) declares monkeypox (Mpox) a global health emergency due to the emergence of a new strain, Ho Chi Minh City continues to monitor the situation closely.

Over 1,000 lightning strikes and torrential rains pummel northern Vietnam

An intense storm struck northern Vietnam last night, featuring over 1,000 lightning strikes and substantial rainfall.

Vietnam’s Duong Quoc Hoang concludes US Open run against Shane Van Boening

Vietnamese cueist Duong Quoc Hoang’s promising run at the US Open Pool Championship 2024 concluded in the round of 32, where he faced off against USA’s former world champion Shane Van Boening and was defeated 10-6.

Online public service portals still not used by majority of users

More and more people and businesses are using public service portals to follow administrative procedures, but the percentage remains low.

Vietnamese spend VND2 million for pho, nem thinh in Paris

An eatery in Paris, France has become ‘hot’ on social media with images of plastic chairs and tables on the pavement, Vietnamese decor, signboards, and Vietnamese utensils.

Voters urge examination of airline fees as airfares escalate

Amid escalating airfare prices, residents of Ho Chi Minh City are advocating for a thorough examination of aviation fees and charges.

Vietnam to host UNESCO conference on geoparks in Asia-Pacific

Vietnam will host the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific Region from September 5-17 in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on August 22.

Flexible solutions crucial to develop carbon market: Deputy PM

In the 2025-2028 period, the carbon market will be piloted nationwide, carbon credits will not be sold abroad.

Vietnam's rice export prices now highest worldwide

Vietnam's rice export prices have reached the highest levels globally, surpassing those of Thailand, Pakistan, and other major exporters, the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has announced.

Vietnam to improve ranking at SEA V.League 2024

The national men’s team will try to improve their position in the regional volleyball tournament SEA V.League 2024’s second leg starting on August 23 in Indonesia.

General Secretary To Lam champions economic focus for VN's prosperous future

In his inaugural article, General Secretary To Lam delineates a strategic path focused on economic growth and social welfare, pivotal for Vietnam’s long-term success.