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New rock formation exposed in Phu Yen

A formation of rock layers, similar to the national heritage site Ghềnh Đá Đĩa (The Cliff of Stone Plates), has been discovered at Xuan Duc Hamlet in the central coastal province of Phu Yen.

All nations, big or small, must uphold the rule of law in the East Sea

In a recent interview with VNA, Nguyen Manh Dong, head of the maritime affairs department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' National Border Committee, reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy

Hanoi astronomy park still far from completion

The outdoor astronomy park at Duong Noi Urban Area in Ha Dong District, Hanoi, which is the first of its kind to be built in Southeast Asia is still under construction.

39 officials disciplined for land violations in Soc Son forest

Hanoi's Soc Son District authorities have decided to take disciplinary action against 39 officials for violating forest land management and use.

Thailand spends $560 million on EEC development

The Thai government plans to allocate $560 million for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in fiscal 2020, according toKobsak Pootrakool, deputy secretary-general to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Vietnam need to improve as Malaysia are stronger

National football coach Park Hang-seo believes Malaysia have improved greatly recently, and his team need luck on their side when the two teams meet in the next 2020 World Cup qualifier.

Vietnam, Cuba hold fifth political consultation

Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son conducted the fifth political consultation with Cuba’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina González as part of his official visit to Cuba on September 19-21.

Doctor suspended for being accused of assaulting female intern

Authorities of Hue Central Hospital in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has decided to suspend a doctor who was accused of assaulting a female intern after she refused his sexual advances.

Vietnamese pilot who shot down seven American aircrafts dies aged 83

Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Bay, famous for shooting down seven enemy planes during the war against the US, passed away in HCM City after a stroke. He was 83.

POLITICAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 24

Vietnam calls for highest commitment to multilateralism 

HCM City urged to reduce GHG emissions from buildings

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has advised real estate developers in HCM City to apply advanced technologies while constructing commercial buildings to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

 

Russia’s friendship order bestowed upon Vietnam’s deputy minister

Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh was granted with the Order of Friendship of Russia on September 23 for his contributions to the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

 

Free Vietnamese-language course held in Czech Republic’s city

A free Vietnamese-language course for Vietnamese children opened in Ostrava city, North Moravia of the Czech Republic on September 22.

 

Indonesia: Dozens of thousands of people live in tents after quake, tsunami

Nearly 60,000 people still remain in shelters about one year after earthquakes and tsunami caused major damage to Palu city on Sulawesi island of Indonesia.

Vietnamese beauty to compete at Miss Asia Pacific International 2019

Miss Fashion Prize at Miss World Vietnam 2019 Nguyen Thi Thu Hien will represent the country at the Miss Asia Pacific International (MAPI) 2019 in Philippines this October.

 

Quang Tri's competent forces arrest two Nigerian drug traffickers

The border guard, customs and police forces in the central province of Quang Tri have broken an international drug trafficking ring, arresting two Nigerian men and seizing 14.7kilogrammes of crystal meth.

 

Thailand needs 100 billion THB to support rural economy

The Finance Ministry of Thailand will need $3.28 billion to sponsor the sustainable development strategy for the rural economic area with around 30 million low-income households nationwide.

Unrest in Indonesia’s Papua under control

Indonesian police said on September 23 that unrest in Wamena city, Papua province, has been put under control.

Indonesia arrests eight IS-linked terror suspects

The Indonesian Police’s anti-terror squad (Densus 88) on September 23 arrested eight terror suspects from different locations in Jakarta and Bekasi of West Java.

Singapore detains three house maids for suspected terrorism financing

Singapore has detained three female Indonesian domestic workers under its Internal Security Act for alleged radicalisation, the Singaporean government announced on September 23.