Thursday, 24 October 2024

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Six arrested in Hong Kong probe of JPEX crypto exchange

Hong Kong police on Monday arrested six people on suspicion of "conspiracy to defraud" after receiving more than 1,400 reports from potential victims who claimed to have lost around $128 million on troubled cryptocurrency exchange JPEX.

European companies remain confident in Vietnamese business environment

Project launched to promote Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam’s historic, cultural values

UNDP supports Vietnam in COVID-19 fight

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on April 12 donated 20,000 high-quality surgical masks to Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MoH) to help protect health care workers on the frontlines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany rolls out world's first hydrogen train

Germany on Monday rolled out the world's first hydrogen-powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but more eco-friendly technology.

North Korean airline plans new route to China's Xian

North Korea's national airline Air Koryo plans to open a new route linking Pyongyang and Xian in China, a staff member said Thursday, in the latest sign of the nuclear-armed state's possible emergence from isolation.

Knife attacker kills nine children in China

A knife-wielding man with a grudge killed nine middle school children and injured at least 10 others as they returned home in northern China on Friday, authorities said, in one of the deadliest such rampages in the country in

Wind farm investors line up despite poor track record

While foreign investors are lining up to invest in new wind farms in Vietnam, numerous previously licensed wind farms are long delayed in construction or had their investment certificates revoked.

PetroVietnam boosts cooperation with US partners

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and Murphy Oil Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Washington D.C to boost cooperation in oil and gas projects.

25 dead as typhoon hits China, flight chaos in Hong Kong

Typhoon Usagi killed at least 25 people after crashing ashore in southern China, throwing the region’s transport systems into chaos.

Badminton star jumps two steps in world rankings

Vietnam's Nguyen Tien Minh has jumped two places from 13th place to 11th in the world rankings, according to the latest figures from the Badminton World Federation.

PM: VN realises its ODA commitments with high responsibility

Speaking to international donors, PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Thursday emphasised that ODA is an essential resource which will be further effectively used by Vietnam.

2nd Vietnam Rice Festival attracts over 400,000 visitors

More than 400,000 domestic and international visitors attended the four day Vietnam Rice Festival 2011, a figure beyond expectations, said an official.

Mekong to develop flood-proof housing

Mekong Delta provinces were urged to speed up construction of housing foundations, dykes and infrastructure for flood-proof residential clusters.

Work kicks off on Vietnam's largest ever film studio

Khang Thong Group began work yesterday on the country's largest studio in the southern province of Long An's Ben Luc District.

APEC forum plenary session convenes

US President Obama opened the plenary session of the APEC Leaders’ Week Meeting, calling on regional economies to make efforts for a more rapid, stable and sustainable growth.

Monti tipped to lead Italy after Berlusconi quits

Italy starts forming a new government Sunday after the momentous resignation of Silvio Berlusconi, with economist Mario Monti tipped as the man to lead the country.

Fabulous Federer pockets 800th career win

Tennis icon Roger Federer won the 800th match of his storied career on Friday.

Violence flares after Arab League suspends Syria

Syrian forces were accused of pressing their deadly crackdown on protests Sunday even as thousands of regime supporters vented their anger.

Walk for the poor in HCM City

More than 5,000 people from agencies and businesses joined a walk to raise funds for the poor in HCM City on November 13.

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Breaking news

Six arrested in Hong Kong probe of JPEX crypto exchange

European companies remain confident in Vietnamese business environment

Project launched to promote Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam’s historic, cultural values

UNDP supports Vietnam in COVID-19 fight

Germany rolls out world's first hydrogen train

North Korean airline plans new route to China's Xian

Knife attacker kills nine children in China

Wind farm investors line up despite poor track record

PetroVietnam boosts cooperation with US partners

25 dead as typhoon hits China, flight chaos in Hong Kong

Badminton star jumps two steps in world rankings

PM: VN realises its ODA commitments with high responsibility

2nd Vietnam Rice Festival attracts over 400,000 visitors

Mekong to develop flood-proof housing

Work kicks off on Vietnam's largest ever film studio

APEC forum plenary session convenes

Monti tipped to lead Italy after Berlusconi quits

Fabulous Federer pockets 800th career win

Violence flares after Arab League suspends Syria

Walk for the poor in HCM City

Vietnam always considers Russia one of top priority partners: PM

Significant pressure for public investment disbursement in 2025

IMF projects Vietnam's economic growth to hit 6.1 per cent in 2025

Bodies of missing teenagers found in Ha Tinh

People flock to Ta Xua

Poor performances cast shadow over securities firm prospects

1.36-tonne bomb found under historic Hanoi bridge

Vietnamese younger generations choose to retire later, save more

Tonnes of rubbish bury Dalat coffee plantation

Danang plans to open tours to Ban Co mountain peak