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The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on July 15 released its Business Confidence Index (BCI) report for the second quarter of 2024, which reveals a marginal decline from 52.8 in Q1 to 51.3 in Q2.

A diverse range of activities will be held in various locations throughout the central province of Quang Nam to mark 25 years of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An Ancient Town as a world heritage site, according to the Hoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested ministries, sectors, and localities to strengthen measures to prevent and control diphtheria, given the occurrence of several infected cases and one death.

Many localities in Vietnam have been impacted by a tropical depression ravaging the East Sea.

An appraisal council for railway lines and stations in the areas of ​​Hanoi has been established under a decision of the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

Banks lent more than VND480 trillion (USD18.88 billion) to economic entities in June, demonstrating the sector’s efforts in concretising the Government’s credit goal of 5-6% to the end of Q2.

An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale hit Kon Plong district of the Central Highland province of Kon Tum on July 14 afternoon, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics of Vietnam.

Finland’s JoHo Pyro Professional Fireworks won the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF) after a breath-taking performance on the Hàn River with their final show Made of Young Generation.

Lonely Planet has introduced Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Son Doong Cave, Tu Lan Cave, and Thien Duong Cave as must-see attractions in Vetnam’s central province of Quang Binh.

2024 is the year of tourism recovery and development. The sector this year has been focusing on green and sustainable growth.

President To Lam departed Phnom Penh on July 13 afternoon, successfully concluding his two-day state visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Vice President of Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Nguyen Hung Son attended the 14th annual conference on East Sea (also known as South China Sea).

Many sections of the riverside railings in Hanoi have severely deteriorated, posing safety risks.

Dozens of unlicensed squid fishing boats have been found operating around Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Danang.

The high-speed boat services to the southern islands of Phu Quoc, Con Dao, and Phu Quy have been suspended due to heavy rains and strong winds.

Myanmar rescuers have recovered five bodies, including that of a 12-year-old girl, following a boat accident in commercial hub Yangon, the local fire service said.

A carbon market will create motivation for green transition, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 12.

More than 100 triathletes are taking part in the National Triathlon 2024 held from July 13-15 in the central province of Quang Ngai.