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VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 20/2023

Central budget to be allocated to buy vaccines for expanded immunisation programme

Vietnam to spend big on fuel storage capacity expansion

Vietnam will spend an estimated VND270 trillion (US$11.4 billion) by 2030 to enhance its petroleum and gas reserves and strengthen its supply infrastructure.

Building a production chain, bringing Da Lat artichokes to market

Consolidating and building good production links will be the premise to promote the Da Lat Artichoke brand.

US$20-billion loan proposed for HCMC metro projects

A US$20-billion loan was proposed for the development of HCMC’s urban railway network at a conference yesterday of the newly-established Southeastern Region Coordination Council.

Pilot tourism submarine service in Nha Trang Bay extended

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved an extension of the pilot tourism submarine service in Nha Trang Bay in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa until July 2024.

The burden on the banking system

The burden of providing cheaper capital to the national economy once again falls the banking system amid weak financial markets.

Local airlines may reject smart carry-ons

Local airlines may refuse to accept smart carry-on bags that are equipped with lithium-ion batteries unless they meet international aviation safety standards.

Vietnamese designs shine at Miss Supranational Caribbean 2023 pageant

Vietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Minh Tuan has impressed international fashionistas by contributing to the victory of Miss Curaçao, Andreina Pereira, at the Miss Supranational Caribbean 2023 pageant

Demand weak, motorbike sales drop despite sales

Motorbike sales continued to decrease sharply in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, despite sale promotions over many months.

Hoi An to stage play in Paris

An art troupe from Hoi An will perform at the Hoi An Cultural Days in Paris on August 29-30, with folk dance, games, musical performances, and educational events included.

Experts warn of increasing rabies risk - and how to treat bites

Heartbreaking deaths from rabies recently raised alarm about the lack of control over dogs and low rates of rabies vaccination for these animals, said health experts.

Hanoi’s incense artisans keep a ‘core’ 100-year tradition alive

South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) has published an article highlighting Quang Phu Cau village as a great place to visit as Hanoi’s incense artisans keep a ‘core’ 100-year tradition alive.

ASEAN Online Sale Day 2023 to take place in August

The ASEAN Online Sale Day 2023, the largest online shopping event in Southeast Asia, is scheduled to take place from August 8 - 22, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Family of three killed in Hanoi fire

The three victims were a husband, 38, a wife, 33, and their seven-year-old daughter.

Vietnamese women’s team interacts with fans in New Zealand

Representatives of the Vietnamese community in Auckland gave gifts to the team and affirmed that overseas Vietnamese always stand by the team, supporting the team regardless of the results at the tournament.

ADB lowers growth forecast for Vietnam to 5.8% this year

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has moved to revise its growth forecast for Vietnam, reducing the rate from 6.5% to 5.8% for this year, and from 6.8% to 6.2% ahead in 2024.

Japan’s discharge of treated radioactive water to not impact Vietnam: official

Japan’s discharge of treated radioactive water into the sea will not impact Vietnam’s sea areas, said Deputy Director of the Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Saftery under the Ministry of Science and Technology Pham Van Toan.

Dog has guarded its owner’s grave for last six years

In the last six years, a 6-year-old dog has been guarding the grave of its young owner who died prematurely.

Vietnam up six places in world's powerful passport ranking

The latest report compiled by the Henley Passport Index indicates that Vietnam climbed six positions to secure 82nd place in a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports this year.

Another powerful storm likely to hit East Sea next week

Following the recent dissipation of TALIM, the first tropical storm to hit the East Sea this stormy season, another powerful storm is likely to form and strike the regional sea next week.