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Vietnam objects to China’s placement of light buoys in Truong Sa

Deputy Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has voiced the country’s objection to the China Maritime Safety Administration's placement of three light buoys on some entities in Truong Sa (Spratly) of Vietnam.

No luxury hotel built on Ha Long Bay: Authorities

An investigation will be launched after an image circulated on social media claiming to be a ‘new hotel’ built on the side of a mountain at the World Natural Heritage of Ha Long Bay.

National Strategy on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control to 2030 approved

Vietnam is striving to reduce the rate of tobacco use among males aged from 15 to less than 39% in the 2023 – 2025 period as set out in the freshly-approved National Strategy on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control to 2030.

VND120 trillion credit package still awaits social housing projects

No loan has been funded under the VND120 trillion credit package for the social housing development program launched one month ago, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Vietnam remains leading destination for foreign investment inflows: experts

Vietnam has yet to lose its advantage as an attractive destination for foreign investment flows, although in the short term, investors are taking a careful consideration before making their decision.

Traditional features at Kon Tum Brocade Color Festival

To honor the cultural identity and traditional brocade weaving of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands and create an opportunity for artisans to learn from each other, a brocade festival was recently held in Kon Tum province.

Dak Lak to promote the tourism potential of Lak lake

A picturesque destination amidst the Central Highlands mountains and forests, Lak Lake seeks to better serve residents and tourists while attracting business investment.

Hospital asks for urgent import of botulinum antidote to save patients

Cho Ray Hospital has sent an urgent document to the HCM City Health Department and Ministry of Health, reporting an urgent need for a botulinum antidote (BAT). The supply of the medicine is rare and unstable.

Domestic audiences experience European cinema at film festival

The 22nd European Film Festival is taking place in Hanoi, HCM City and the central province of Hue, showing nearly 20 contemporary European films.

Several parking lots to be built along HCM City’s first metro line

Seven parking lots will be built near five of the 11 flyover stations on Metro Line No.1 in HCM City.

One botulinum poisoning patient dies after BAT antidote arrives

A 45-year-old man in HCM City, who got botulinum poisoning after eating fermented fish sauce, died on Wednesday night, local media reported on Thursday.

Traditional cultural features at Kon Tum Brocade Color Festival 2023

In order to honor the cultural identity and traditional brocade weaving of ethnic minorities in Kon Tum province and create an environment for exchanges between artisans, Brocade Color Festival was held recently.

Gov’t leader calls for tourism offices to open abroad to promote Vietnam image

A recently issued resolution to accelerate effective and sustainable tourism development, representative tourism offices should be first opened in key markets.

Tourism accommodations to be inspected towards improved quality of services

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has required the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to coordinate with relevant units to inspect accommodation facilities in key tourism areas across the country.

Further interest rate cuts hoped to fuel money flows into real estate

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is set to further reduce regulatory interest rates on May 25, the third cut in a row since mid-March, expected to give a boost to the stagnant real estate market.

President welcomes foreign ambassadors

President Vo Van Thuong on May 24 received the ambassadors of Qatar, Brazil, Slovenia, Portugal, Estonia and Guinea, who came to present their credentials.

Vietnam Airlines to resume route connecting Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will restore its Hanoi (Vietnam)-Luang Prabang (Laos)-Siem Reap (Cambodia) route on the first day of July, with a frequency of three flights per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 25/2023

WHO’s emergency botulism antitoxins arrive in Vietnam

PM orders enhancement of foreign investment attraction efficiency

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a directive clarifying tasks and solutions to enhance the efficiency of foreign investment attraction in the new period.

Countries hail Vietnam’s performance in SDGs realisation

UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis and representatives of countries have commended Vietnam’s performance in materialising sustainable development goals (SDGs) as well as its government’s leadership in this regard.