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General Secretary and State President To Lam arrives in Guangdong, China

On the morning of August 18th, the aircraft carrying General Secretary and President To Lam, along with his spouse, landed at Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, marking the start of an official state visit to China.

Global press highlights Party Chief and President To Lam’s visit to China

International media outlets, including China's Xinhua News Agency and the UK's BBC, have published reports on the state visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to China.

Party General Secretary, State President To Lam leaves for state visit to China

This morning, General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking delegation, departed Hanoi for a three-day state visit to China.

Policy needed to encourage rooftop solar-power development

Policies that encourage rooftop solar power are needed as demand has increased from households, agencies and businesses in the north, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

Hanoi needs new metro-route policy to avoid years of delays

Hanoi needs a new policy to help mobilize investment capital, compensate landlords for site clearance, and apply technologies to build 10 metro routes in the city.

Low-cost 4G smartphone sales up 40 percent as 2G cessation nears

Retailers have reported that sales of low-cost 4G smartphones, priced below VND5 million, have increased sharply as people are buying 4G smartphones before the 2G cessation deadline on September 15.

Vietnamese pork consumption among world’s highest, with high carbon emissions

Vietnam ranks as the 6th largest pork consumer globally, with each Vietnamese consuming nearly 34kg of pork annually. However, few are aware that producing 1kg of pork emits 4.84kg of CO2 into the environment.

'Giant' rodent meat in Hanoi impresses Australian YouTuber

An Australian tourist’s curiosity led him to a Hanoi restaurant to taste delicacies made from bamboo rat, a 'giant' rodent, after learning about it during a trip to Vietnam’s Northwest.

Making English Vietnam's second language: A challenging but necessary task

Experts agree that gradually establishing English as the second language in Vietnamese schools is a challenging yet essential step that the country must take.

French woman of VN descent finds birth parents in just 2 hours via social media

In just two hours after sharing a single photo on social media, a French woman of Vietnamese descent was able to reunite with her birth family, ending a 30-year separation.

Government approves temporary 50% reduction in auto registration fees

The Vietnamese government has finalized a decision to halve registration fees for locally produced cars for the remainder of 2024.

Major shakeup in banking sector as top executives step down

Since the start of the year, a significant number of senior bank executives have tendered their resignations, citing personal reasons.

Villagers in Phu Tho take turns guarding centuries-old lim trees in the forest

In the heart of Di Nau commune, Tam Nong district, Phu Tho province, over 300 ancient green lim trees stand as silent guardians of history, carefully protected by local villagers who regard these centuries-old giants as invaluable "treasures."

Foreign tourists astonished by joss paper burnings on Hanoi’s sidewalks

On the eve of the 7th lunar month's 15th day, Hanoi’s Old Quarter buzzed with families and businesses preparing offerings on the sidewalks, burning joss paper, and scattering rice and salt for good fortune.

Taiwan initiates anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese cement and clinker

Taiwan (China) initiated an anti-dumping investigation into cement and clinker originating or imported from Việt Nam, with the alleged dumping margin against Việt Nam being 16.99 per cent.

Party Central Committee discusses personnel affairs

Based on the committee’s proposal, the Politburo will nominate candidates for leadership positions of state agencies for the 2021-2026 tenure.

Tightening food safety regulations on small-scale households proposed

Production and business conditions were not stringent enough for small-scale producers, who supply a significant amount of food and, if not properly managed, could lead to substantial risks of food poisoning and foodborne illnesses.

Teenage girl paralysed after inhaling fifteen funky balls

The 16-year-old patient from Vĩnh Phúc was admitted after feeling weakness in her upper limbs and paralysis in her lower limbs and was unable to walk after using 15 nitrous oxide balloons.

Indian media reveals seven tourist magnet destinations in Vietnam

The Times of India has published an article revealing seven Vietnamese destinations that can be considered as tourist magnets.

Chinese investment into Vietnam on the upswing

China is increasing its investment into Vietnam to get the lion’s share of the dynamically developing economy.