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5 Politburo members, 1 secretariat member, 4 central committee members resign

In the first half of 2024, 14 high-ranking officials, including five Politburo members, one Secretariat member, and four Party Central Committee members, have resigned.

Vietnam News Headlines August 15/2024

Vietnam sets up national medical council

M&A market waiting for big deals

After a booming period, foreign investment flows into Vietnam via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have slowed down over the past few years, and the market is still waiting for big deals.

Room rents skyrocket, students in Hanoi live in ‘matchboxes’

Room rents in Hanoi have increased sharply in recent days, with students rushing to look for roommates to share rooms of around 10 sq m in size.

Hue-based Ao Dai fashion recognised as national heritage

The wearing of áo dài (traditional long dress) costume and tailoring craft of the dress has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the fourth such recognition in the central province.

Vietnamese pianists to perform at city Opera House

Vietnamese pianists Nguyen Thuy Yen and Pham Nguyen Anh Vu will perform at the “A Night of Musical Journey” concert, which will take place at the HCM City Opera House on August 17.

Shopee and TikTok Shop dominate e-commerce market

The Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) on the four largest platforms, Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki, reached VNĐ87.37 trillion (US$3.6 billion) in the second quarter of this year.

Chief of Malaysia’s Defence Force pays official visit to Vietnam

Vietnamese defence official suggested boosting bilateral cooperation in defence industry, military medicine, search and rescue, and participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions

Vietnam among countries with high copyright infringement rates: experts

Young people commonly use mobile phones and computers to download and share information on social media without regard for copyright laws.

Lung transplant numbers still low in Vietnam

The shortage of donors and the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease remain significant challenges in realising the full potential of lung transplants in Việt Nam.

Hanoi's land auction spark concerns over speculative frenzy

Investors and brokers have seized on these figures to justify price hikes across Hanoi, raising concerns about a speculative bubble forming.

Hanoi building modernised, civilised rural areas

The rural areas of the capital have increasingly transformed towards civilisation and modernity, with the material and mental lives of the people seeing steady improvements.

Sex education best shield against child violence and sexual abuse

Psychologists say that sex education is a process that involves children’s psychological growth from childhood to adulthood.

Bright prospects predicted for technology shares

While Truong Gia Binh’s FPT company is enjoying business prosperity, Le Hong Minh’s VNG is facing significant difficulties. Despite this, technology shares are expected to have a bright future.

UKVFTA opens doors for Vietnamese tuna exports to UK market

Vietnamese tuna is enjoying advantages in the UK market thanks to tariff incentives from the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

Vietnam drastically stamps out corruption, negative phenomena: official

Bold steps were made to handle serious corruption cases during the first half of the year, including many related to ministries, sectors and localities, in line with the motto of “no off-limits zones and no exceptions”.

Da Lat Flower Festival to be held by year-end

The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival is scheduled to take place in December and will last until the end of the year, as announced by the Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee.

Vietnam’s U16 football squad announced for friendly tournament in China

Head coach Cristiano Roland has announced his 23-player squad for the upcoming Peace Cup 2024 friendly tournament, which is being organised by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) to take place from August 16 to August 20 in China.

World stars to descend on Hanoi for “Brilliance in Harmony” concert

The Sun Symphony Orchestra will join forces on stage, performing famous pieces to audiences, including Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Trumpet Concerto in E Major. S. 49, and Suite No. 3 for Orchestra in G, Op. 55.