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World Bank approves $107 million to enhance inland waterway safety in Vietnam

The World Bank has approved a US$107 million credit to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in the southern region of Vietnam, while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.

China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe

A French-Chinese satellite blasted off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant.

Government chief to attend WEF conference in China

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to attend the 15th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian city, Liaoning province of China, and hold working sessions from June 24-27.

Historic Hien Luong Bridge to get upgrade

Authorities in the central province of Quang Tri have just proposed a plan to upgrade the Hien Luong Bridge, which is facing deterioration, to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Dong Hoi Airport’s capacity to be raised to 3 million passengers

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam will carry out a project to upgrade Dong Hoi Airport in the central province of Quang Binh, including constructing a new terminal.

Vietnamese pepper prices sharply rise

Vietnam's pepper prices have continued increasing amid the higher demand but lower supply.

Medical supplies handed over to provinces as support from USAID, UNICEF

More than 1,500 items of medical equipment were handed over to Vietnam's health authorities on Friday as part of the support from the United States and United Nations Children's Fund .

Pacific Airlines returns to domestic skies

Pacific Airlines will return to operations on June 26 with an aircraft transferred by its parent company Vietnam Airlines Group.

Polluted canal in Danang to be turned into park

A severely polluted canal in the central city of Danang will be upgraded to become a park, following VND105 billion (USD4.12 million) in investment.

Death toll in south China flooding jumps to 38: state media

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in southern China's Guangdong province this week rose sharply to 38 on Friday, state media reported.

Cat Tien becomes the first national park in Vietnam on the IUCN Green List

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has officially recognised Cát Tiên National Park in southern Vietnam as the 72nd addition to its prestigious Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas.

Singapore warns of money laundering risks in areas

As a business, financial and trade hub, Singapore is vulnerable to being misused as a conduit to launder illicit funds derived from fraud committed abroad, said the Singapore’s Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (ML NRA).

Vietnam expresses deep concern over China – Philippines ship collision

Vietnam is keeping a close watch on and is deeply concerned at the information on the recent ship collision between China and the Philippines near the Second Thomas Shoal, an official has said.

Girl facing bone cancer needs help

A 14-year-old girl in the northern province of Bac Ninh is struggling with bone cancer, but her family is too poor to cover the treatment.

Heavy rains forecasted for Central Highlands and Southern regions

According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, heavy rains will fall in the Central Highlands and Southern regions in the next three days.

Michelin reveals 2024 Bib Gourmand for Hanoi and HCM City

Michelin Guide has revealed this year’s Bib Gourmand list for Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Mass fish deaths in Kon Tum reservoir following heavy rain

Mass fish deaths have occurred in the Yaly Reservoir in the Central Highlands Province of Kon Tum's Sa Thay District following heavy rains.

Asian markets retreat after tech losses hobble Wall St

Asian markets mostly fell Friday following a broadly negative lead from Wall Street, where tech giants led a sell-off on profit-taking, while traders are on intervention watch as the yen retreats back towards a three-decade low.