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Man in Ha Tinh sentenced to 6 years in jail for anti-State propaganda

The People's Court of Ha Tinh province handed down a 6-year prison sentence and two-year probation to a local man for making, storing, disseminating or propagating information, documents or materials aimed at opposing the State of the Socialist Republic

Fulbright University Vietnam fosters Vietnam-US ties: spokeswoman

Fulbright University Vietnam is a result of educational cooperation between Vietnam and the US, particularly in the field of high-quality human resources training, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang on August 26.

Michelin Guide suggests two-day tour in Hanoi

Michelin Guide has published an article suggesting a two-day tour of the capital with a range of delicious street foods and interesting tourist attractions put forward.

Vallet scholarships granted to more than 465 students in southern region

The scientific and educational organisation "Meeting Vietnam" on August 26 presented a total of 465 Vallet scholarships to several outstanding students at high schools and universities based in southern provinces and cities.

Top leader hands over appointment decisions to new deputy PMs, ministers

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam has presented appointment decisions to three new Deputy Prime Ministers.

Hanoi Days featured in HCM City

The Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City programme was held in HCM City from April 23 to 25 to mark the 70th anniversary of the capital city's liberation on October 10, 1954.

Two missing in Cao Bang flash flood

Two men remain missing three days after being swept away by a flash flood in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang's Ha Quang District.

Sea turtle lays eggs on Binh Thuan Island

A sea turtle has been found laying eggs on Cau Island (Hon Cau) in the southern central province of Binh Thuan.

PM orders measures to promote human resources training in semiconductor, AI, cloud computing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a dispatch instructing measures to strengthen the training of high-quality human resources for the semiconductor, artificial intelligence and cloud computing, aiming to create breakthroughs in the industries.

Asian markets boosted by Fed chief's rate cut talk

Most Asian equity markets rose with the yen on Monday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said "the time has come" to start cutting interest rates, lining up the central bank for a move as soon as next month.

Poor family need help to support two disabled children

A poor family in the central province of Quang Nam are struggling to support two children who are both suffering from palsy while the mother has recently developed thyroid cancer.

Cao Bang struggles with historic flooding

The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang is experiencing the most severe flooding for the past 20 years.

Market expected to pass psychological 1,300 mark

The VN-Index surged towards its previous peak with gains in four out of five sessions. Various sectors took turns rallying in the first three sessions of the week, pushing the index beyond the 1,280-point level. In fact, the movements

NA convenes eighth extraordinary session to scrutinise personnel affairs

The 15th National Assembly (NA) opened its eighth extraordinary session in Hanoi on August 26 to consider personnel work.

Second runway proposed for Vietnam's biggest airport

The Airport Corporation of Vietnam has just proposed a second runway for Long Thanh International Airport project which would cost an estimated VND3.45 trillion (USD138.33 million).

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Tonga as Pacific leaders meet

The Pacific Kingdom of Tonga was jolted by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, as foreign leaders gathered for a key regional summit.

What's on August 26-September 1/2024

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as World Geological Heritage

The International Union of Geological Sciences has recognised Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh and neighbouring Hai Phong City as a world geological heritage site.