Romania has recorded its first known case of the Zika virus, after a young woman contracted it during a trip to the Caribbean island of Martinique,

 Top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam has climbed seven places to the 870th spot in the ATP world rankings despite not having played any matches during the past two weeks.

 After two confirmed U.S. cases of a superbug that thwarts a last-resort antibiotic, infectious disease experts say they expect more cases in coming months because the bacterial gene behind it is likely far more widespread than previously believed.

 Hanoi largest natural lake of Ho Tay, or West Lake has become a popular destination for the capital’s inhabitants to do exercise in the morning and afternoon.

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology has received ‘Vietnam's leading tourist destinations 2016’ award for the second time by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

 The 13th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee continued its 50th session on July 12, mapping out supervision and lawmaking programmes for 2017.

 The ongoing official visit to Vietnam by Lao Vice President Phankham Viphavanh will actively contribute to reinforcing and developing the special rapport and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.

 Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has been appointed Head of the Steering Committee for the Southwest Region by the Political Bureau and Party Central Committee’s Secretariat.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with his Romanian counterpart Dacian Ciolos following a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on July 12.

 European shares were on track for a fourth straight day of gains and the safe-haven yen broke below its post-Brexit low on Tuesday as easing political tensions in Britain and stimulus hopes boosted risk appetite.

 Vietnam National Administration of Tourism named Ba Na Hills Resort among the top five best resorts in Vietnam on July 9 in Hanoi.

An exhibition featuring masterpieces by legendary Vietnamese greatest artists opened at Ho Chi Minh City Fine Art Museum on July 10.

Suntory Pepsico Vietnam Beverage has not stopped fighting to retain tax incentives for their factory in Can Tho City, despite several failed efforts in the past.

Thailand’s State-owned oil and gas giant PTT has only asked authorities to delay its Victory Nhon Hoi Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Complex project, not withdraw from the project, a local official has confirmed.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Van Duong Phu is a masterpiece of architecture in HCM City, built by Mr. Vuong Hong Sen, a cultural researcher, an academic, and a famous collector of antiques.

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to review and resolve a proposal relating to the appointment of Mr. Vu Quang Hai as Deputy CEO of the Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation (Sabeco).

 “Northwest Colours” was selected as the theme of the National Tourism Year 2017 at the organising board’s meeting in Hanoi on July 11.

 Two winners of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2014 and 2015, Nguyen Oanh and Huong Ly have arrived in Singapore for career development.

The Vietnam Fisheries Trade Union (VFTU) objected to Chinese vessels attacking Vietnamese fishing boats in a statement on July 11.  

Trinh Xuan Thanh, vice chairman of Hau Giang and former chairman of PetroVietnam Construction Corporation, will have to take responsibility for the losses during his time working at PVC.