Grab Holdings Inc. announced on August 28 that it will invest $500 million in Vietnam in the next five years to expand its services in the country.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink has highlighted effectively cooperation between his country and Vietnam in clearing unexploded ordnances (UXO) left over by the war.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set targets to increase the use of organic fertilisers by the end of next year.

More Chinese toys are being exported to Vietnam and are getting cheaper as a result of the US-China trade war.

The People’s Court of central Quang Binh province on August 28 handed a death sentence to a Laos national who stood trial for trafficking 308.6 kg of methamphetamine in Vietnam.

Unilateral actions in the East Sea have deteriorated maritime security environment in the region, said a European Union spokesperson in a statement on August 28.

Of the nearly 22,000 photos under the theme “impressive adventure”, National Geographic magazine has selected the six best photos, including the photos of Son Doong cave and Sang Ma Sao terrace fields in Vietnam.

Nguyen Van Thanh, deputy head of the Government Inspectorate (GI) has said the land that sparked a hostage incident two years ago was military land.

Asian Games silver medallist Trinh Van Vinh has been banned for four years by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) because of a doping violation.

The Ma Coong ethnic minority group’s drum beating festival and traditional boat racing on Kien Giang River in Quang Binh have been recognised as national intangible cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam Airlines has announced to provide Wifi on some of its flights using Airbus A350 aircraft from October 10.

Hanoi experienced serious air pollution over the last few days.

Vietnam’s landscapes and lifestyles are topics of ink wash paintings on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Association to mark the 74th anniversary of National Day, September 2.

Truong Cao Minh Phat has defeated Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat in the National Muay Thai Championship which closed in Thanh Hoa on Tuesday.

The fourth International Cycling Tournament, VTV-Tôn Hoa Sen Cup will be held on September 1-8.

Many gold shops in the cities of Hai Phong and Ha Long were discovered by Bao Ve Trung va Moi Truong reporters trading products made of elephant tusks in July.

Vietnam fought back late to defeat Myanmar 2-1 in their second match at the U15 International Football Tournament, the Acecook Cup, yesterday in Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

The People's Committee of the southernmost province of Ca Mau has proposed the Government spend VND524 billion to upgrade the sea dyke on its west coast to combat rising tides and landslides, which are seriously affecting local people.

Vietnam beat Russia 2-0 in the opening match of an international football tournament for U15 players in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province on Tuesday.

Some sugar refineries have had to stop their operations. Others that have made big investments are not sure about their fates.