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Binh Thuan native to represent Vietnam at Miss Asia Pacific International

Pham Thi Anh Vuong from the southcentral province of Binh Thuan has been selected as the nation’s representative at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 beauty pageant, with the prestigious event set to take place in Manila in the

PM issues directive to stimulate domestic consumption, production, market development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a directive on the development of the domestic consumption, production-business, and market.

Numerous Hanoi activities to celebrate National Day

The capital city will hold a wide range of activities as part of efforts to mark the build up to 79th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2024).

HCM City declares measles outbreak

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on August 27 declared a measles outbreak across the city due to a rapid increase in cases.

First group of over 4,500 Indian tourists arrive in Hanoi

The first group of a large delegation of Indian tourists arrived in Hanoi and begun their tour through the capital city on Tuesday afternoon.

Two die in Nghe An explosion

Two people were found dead following an explosion at a home in the northern central province of Nghe An on Monday afternoon.

Long-term deposit interest rates reach 7.4 per cent

Interest rates for Vietnamese đồng-denominated for long term deposits at commercial banks have reached 7.4 per cent per year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Two Vietnamese men arrested for organising illegal exits for Myanmar citizens

Troops of the Ha Giang provincial Border Guards based at the Lung Cu Border Post said on August 27 that they arrested three Vietnamese citizens for assisting Myanmar citizens to illegally cross the border.

All local students win prizes at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Vietnamese delegation won a total of two silver and three bronze medals at the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA-17) which recently concluded on August 27 in Brazil.

Major Haiphong hotel complex built without licence

A major hotel complex project has been built without licence in the northern port city of Haiphong, with the local authorities claiming they were unaware of the situation.

Australia, Vietnam strive for US$20 billion trade turnover target

Vietnam and Australia have agreed to ramp up investment and trade promotion, striving to swiftly reach the trade turnover target of US$20 billion and double two-way investment over the next two to three years.

Cao Bang schools, health centre submerged

Three schools and one health centre have recently been submerged almost up to the roof following torrential rain.

Cyberattacks targeting personal information increased by 50 per cent: experts

The number of websites impersonating organisations and businesses has quadrupled compared to the same period last year.

HCM City building collapses, injuring one worker

A building in HCM City suddenly collapsed this morning, August 27, severely injuring a worker.

Philippines to import 150,000 doses of African swine fever vaccine from Vietnam

Vietnam's vaccine maker AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company (AVAC) will export 150,000 doses of African swine fever vaccine to the Philippines on August 29, said AVAC General Director Nguyen Van Diep.

New Zealand universities offer flexible admission for Vietnamese students

New Zealand’s universities are offering flexible admissions requirements and criteria, coupled with diverse educational pathways in a concerted effort to attract more Vietnamese students.

NA Standing Committee convenes 6th meeting of full-time deputies

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man presided over the 6th meeting of full-time NA deputies in Hanoi on August 27.

Train blocked in HCM City after being entangled in cables

A train suddenly stopped on a street in HCM City after it became entangled in cables.

Vietnam, US convene 13th Political-Security-Defence Dialogue

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins co-chaired the 13th Vietnam-US Political, Security, and Defence Dialogue in Hanoi on August 26.

Seven frozen tiger cubs destroyed in Ha Tinh

Authorities in the central province of Ha Tinh's Huong Son District yesterday destroyed seven frozen tiger cubs, which were found earlier at a local house.

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