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Dangerous water levels recorded at major rivers near Hanoi

As water levels rise along the major rivers surrounding Hanoi, residents and authorities remain on high alert. With torrential rains upstream, the risk of severe flooding continues to grow, threatening communities along the rivers' banks.

First Ladies of Vietnam & Laos share warm moments with special children

First Ladies Ngo Phương Ly and Naly Sisoulith visited children at Birla Village in Hanoi, spreading love and joy through gifts and heartfelt encouragement, marking an early celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Vietnam has great potential to produce sustainable air fuel

Raw material reserves in Southeast Asia could provide 12 percent of SAF ( (sustainable air fuel) demand globally.

Youngest candidates for associate professor title in 2024 are just over 30

Do Quang Loc, from Chi Lang in Lang Son, 32, is the youngest candidate for the associate professor title, while Tran Ngoc Mai, 33, is the youngest female candidate for the title this year.

Ministry of Industry reviews 154 solar power projects with investigation agency

The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently reported to the Prime Minister on updates to the Power Development Plan VIII, as part of its ongoing review of 154 solar power projects flagged by the Government Inspectorate.

Health official confirms illegal trade in eggs, sperm, and surrogacy in Vietnam

While IVF has helped many couples in Vietnam conceive, authorities are grappling with illegal activities involving sperm and egg trading and surrogate pregnancies, according to a senior health official.

Retired professor donates VND1 billion to support northern flood victims

Professor Le Ngoc Thach, a visiting lecturer at the University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, has donated VND1 billion ($40,000) to support those affected by the recent floods in Northern Vietnam.

Bac Ninh groom wades through flood to bring bride home in unforgettable wedding

A wedding in Bac Ninh has gained widespread attention online after the groom and his entourage waded through floodwaters to reach the bride’s house in Bac Giang.

Hydropower plant in Lao Cai collapses due to landslide, 5 missing

Authorities in Lao Cai Province are working to determine the number of people missing after a landslide caused the collapse of the operations building at the Southeast Asia - Nam Luc Hydropower Plant.

NA Chairman proposes labor cooperation & easier travel for citizens with Russia

During a visit to Russia on September 9th, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man proposed strengthening labor cooperation and facilitating citizen exchanges between Vietnam and Russia.

Vietnam and US Defense Ministers exchange war artifacts

In Washington D.C., Defense Ministers Phan Van Giang and Lloyd Austin exchanged war relics, emphasizing the importance of Vietnam-U.S. cooperation in post-war recovery and defense collaboration.

Flash flood buries entire village in Lao Cai, 15 dead, over 100 missing

A catastrophic flash flood has engulfed the entire village of Lang Nu in Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai, leaving 15 people dead and over 100 missing. Rescue efforts are underway in the isolated area.

Innovate Vietnam 2024 to spotlight cutting-edge technology and global insights

Innovate Vietnam 2024, an event that will mark the fifth anniversary of the National Innovation Centre (NIC), is scheduled for October 1-2, 2024.

First woman of Vietnamese origin selected to fly into space

Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has met Amanda Nguyen, the first woman of Vietnamese origin to fly into space.

Regional forum seeks solutions to challenges in rice value chain development

A regional forum on low-emission rice farming kicked off in Hanoi on September 9, aiming to promote cooperation, build consensus, and seek viable solutions to address challenges in developing a sustainable rice value chain across landscapes.

World Bank to support sustainable urban development in Dong Nai

Leaders of the People’s Committee of the southern province of Dong Nai on September 9 worked with a working group from the World Bank (WB) on sustainable urban development and efficient growth initiatives.

Serviceman that perished in typhoon Yagi granted Fatherland Protection Order

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has decided to bestow the third-class Fatherland Protection Order upon Colonel Nguyen Dinh Khiem, who lost his life while assisting residents in Quang Ninh to cope with super typhoon Yagi.

Vietnam's industrial production increases in eight months

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) saw a year-on-year increase of 8.8% over the past eight months, extending the recovery of the sector, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has reported.

PM decides to allocate emergency aid to Yagi-hit provinces

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 issued a decision on allocating 100 billion VND (some 4 million USD) from the 2024 central budget reserve to support five provinces affected by typhoon Yagi.

New freeze-dried instant coffee factory to be built in Binh Dinh province

A freeze-dried instant coffee factory will be built in the central province of Binh Dinh with an investment of over 2 trillion VND (80.74 million USD), the provincial Investment Promotion Centre has announced.