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Music video celebrates Day of War Invalids and Martyrs

A music video (MV) about Vietnamese martyrs and soldiers performed by Meritorious Artist To Nga has just been released to celebrate the 72nd annual Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27).

Vietnam surpasses Hong Kong in port throughput

Vietnam’s container throughput surpassed Hong Kong’s in the first half of this year, possibly in part due to trade diversion amid the trade war between China and the US, reported the Chinese news site Caixin Global.

 

Vietnamese artist crosses the Pacific Ocean to reach around the world

Vietnamese multimedia artist Tran Nguyen Uu Dam will embark on a performance trip by cargo boat from Vietnam to the US at the end of this month. 

Foreign investors can take advantage of Vietnam's trade deals

Foreign investors have been encouraged to take advantage of the double benefits Viet Nam is offering through its commitments in the many trade pacts signed with other countries.

 

Anti-erosion infrastructure must be upgraded before rainy season: deputy minister

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep has urged localities nationwide to step up the construction and repair of structures designed to prevent erosion along river banks and coastal areas before the rainy season

Vietnamese star Son Tung M-TP to host Vietnam tour

Son Tung M-TP, a Vietnamese singer behind many hits with millions of views on Youtube, will work with his Underground-style friends to launch the Sky Tour Project, a series of musical nights in three major cities – HCM City, Da Nang and Hanoi.

Families shop for back-to-school supplies

With only two weeks before the new school year, students and their parents are rushing to purchase new clothes and supplies.

Agriculture Minister requests drawing out drought map for central region

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong asked the Directorate of Water Resources (DWR) to draw out a drought map for the central region during a working session with ministry-level units in Hanoi on July 22.

 

BIDV sells 15 percent stake to RoK’s KEB Hana Bank

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) will float more than 603 million new shares, or 15 percent of its stake to the Republic of Korea’s KEB Hana Bank.

Ha Long to host ASEAN+3 singing contest

Twenty-two professional pop singers from ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will compete at the ASEAN+3 singing contest slated for July 26-29 in Ha Long, Quang Ninh.

Vietstar Airlines licensed to fly in Vietnam

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has granted an Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) to Vietstar Airlines, allowing the carrier to begin commercial flights in the country.

 

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Farm produce businesses broaden horizons in export markets

Vietnam to soon grapple with aging population

Elderly Vietnamese to account for a quarter of the population by 2049, according to General Office for Population and Family Planning.

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EU believes in positive impact of trade deal with Vietnam

Members of the European Union (EU) have expressed their belief in the positive impact that the bloc’s free trade agreement with Vietnam (EVFTA) will have on bilateral trade relations.

 

Anh Vien falls short in individual medley at FINA World Championship

Nguyen Thi Anh Vien suffered failure in the qualifying round for the 200m individual medley at the ongoing 18th FINA World Championship in South Korea yesterday as she finished tenth with a time of 2 minutes 17:79 seconds.

 

Tran Son wins bronze medal at Digital Photo Archive International Circuit

Vietnamese photographer Tran Son of Long Khanh city in Dong Nai province has been awarded a bronze medal in the woman section of the Digital Photo Archive International Circuit 2019.

 

Vietjet gets green light for Hanoi-New Delhi route

Budget carrier Vietjet has received approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) to conduct flights between the capital city of Hanoi and India’s New Delhi.

 

Sword Lake - the heart of Hanoi

Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake and its surrounding streets, located in the centre of Hanoi, have always been considered the heart of the capital city as well as its spiritual and cultural hub. 

Vietnam No 1 at HCMC track and field meet

Vietnam won the most medals at the HCM City Open International Tracks and Field, which closed on Friday.