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Five dead, seven missing in Indonesia floods, landslides

Flash floods and landslides struck Indonesia's main Java island earlier this week, killing at least five people, as rescuers race to find seven others still missing.

Illegal parking rampant in HCM City's major hospital

Many people have complained about cars being parked illegally on many roads leading to the HCM City Oncology Hospital in Thu Duc City.

Around 1,000 free rooms offered during Ba Ria-Vung Tau tourism event

Hotels and accommodation establishments in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau will offer roughly 1,000 free rooms to tourists during the province’s coming tourism week.

Dozens of workers at Nghe An firm hospitalised after lunch

As many as 63 workers from a company in Nghe An Province were hospitalised on December 6 after lunch, suspected of food poisoning.

Asia constitutes 80% of foreign arrivals in Vietnam

Nearly 80% of foreign arrivals in Vietnam so far this year hailed from Asia, with a significant 60% coming from the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, Taiwan (China), and Japan

Google to open office in Vietnam from April next year

Multinational technology company Google of the United States has unveiled plans to officially open its office in Vietnam as of April next year.

Large buses banned from Nha Trang centre during peak hours

Buses with more than 29 seats ore are prohibited from entering Nha Trang's city center during peak hours to ease traffic congestion.

Exports likely to reach US$400 billion mark this year

With Vietnam’s import-export revenue hitting a record high of US$715.55 billion during the 11-month period, exports are anticipated to reach nearly US$400 billion this year.

Hanoi, HCM City among world’s top 100 city destinations in 2024

Two of Vietnam's major cities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, have been listed among the top 100 city destinations in the world.

Consumer price index rises 3.69% in 11-month period

The consumer price index (CPI) during the past 11 months of the year soared by 3.69% compared to the same period from last year.

VND635 billion allocated to rebuild collapsed bridge in Phu Tho

The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport has approved a total investment of VND635 billion (USD25 million) to rebuild the Phong Chau Bridge, which collapsed under the impact of Typhoon Yagi.

Vietnam’s experienced defenders prepare for ASEAN Cup 2024

Vietnam’s defenders are well-prepared for the ASEAN Cup 2024, with the team featuring a squad where most players are 27 years old or older.

Women's Union actively prevents and combats child marriage

Due to the limited education level of some people, especially those in remote areas, child and incestuous marriages still occur.

Prime Minister, NVIDIA President and CEO tour Hanoi's Old Quarter

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and NVIDIA President and CEO Jensen Huang on Thursday evening toured Hanoi's Old Quarter to explore the life and culture of the capital city.

Appealing concerts stimulate tourism demand in Vietnam

Premier music concerts in Vietnam are emerging as powerful economic catalysts, transforming not just the entertainment industry but also significantly boosting tourism and local businesses.

Vietnamese Government, US chip giant NVIDIA sign cooperation agreement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President and CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang witnessed the signing of an cooperation agreement between the Government of Vietnam and the US chip giant.