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Bac Kan takes preventive measures following meningitis cases

Authorities in the northern province of Bac Kan have just sprayed disinfectant at households in Na Lau Village following the deaths of two residents from the meningitis virus.

Vietnam to host international DanceSport competition for first time

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) World Challenge Cup Rising Stars Latin and Standard is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from July 12 to July 14, attracting the participation of over 1,500 local and foreign dancers worldwide.

Aus4Transport helps Vietnam develop inland waterways for low carbon transport

Building inland waterway transport in Vietnam, supporting the development of low carbon transport and connecting ethnic minorities and farmers to the Greater Mekong Subregion economic corridor are some of the significant achievements of the Australia-funded programme Aus4Transport.

Passengers remain reluctant to night flights

Many passengers have shown little interest in night flights despite cheaper prices.

Asian markets, yen drop ahead of key Bank of Japan decision

Asian markets and the yen weakened against the dollar Friday ahead of a policy decision by the Bank of Japan, while the euro remained under pressure as critical French parliamentary elections approach.

Vietnam's top female footballer returns from Portuguese club

Vietnam national women's football team captain Huynh Nhu has returned home after completing her second season with Portugal's Lank FC.

VND2.8-trillion eco-tourism project approved in Dong Nai

Authorities of the southern province of Dong Nai have approved a VND2.8 trillion (USD110 million) eco-tourism project.

Vietnam's instant noodles no longer subject to EU’s food safety control

Vietnam's instant will be exempted from food safety control in the EU starting from July 2, as they have met related regulations.

Vietnamese now official language in San Francisco

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has freshly voted unanimously to formally declare Vietnamese an official city language that requires the authorities’ provision of translation services.

Severely-burnt man in Nghe An seeks help

A man in the central province of Nghe An is in desperate need of support after being seriously burnt by an electric shock.

Key lawmakers support extension of VAT reduction policy till year’s end

Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on June 13 agreed with the Government’s proposal to extend the policy of reducing the value added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% till the end of the year as opposed to

Longer queues for gold purchase as prices drop

Many people queued through the night on Wednesday at commercial banks in Hanoi to buy gold.

Kien Giang island hit by harmful algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms have just occurred off Tho Chau Island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.

Petroleum prices increase

Domestic retail petroleum prices increased at 3 pm today, June 13, after a decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Denmark recalls South Korean noodles for being too spicy

Denmark's food agency has recalled South Korean instant ramen produced by a brand popular in the West, warning noodle lovers that they were so hot they might cause "acute poisoning".

Vietnam among happiest countries in SEA

Vietnam has named among happiest countries in Southeast Asia for Gen Z and millennials, according to a report of World Happiness Report 2024.

Kon Tum hit by consecutive earthquakes

Two consecutive earthquakes occurred Thursday morning in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum's Tu Mo Rong District.

Old Russian jeeps illegally used for tourism in Hanoi

Modified vintage Russian jeeps have been used to transport tourists around Hanoi.

Vietnam sends four golfers to vie for Junior World Championship title

The Vietnam Golf Association has selected four athletes to compete at the Junior World Championship 2024 which is scheduled to take place from June 13 to June 14 in Indonesia.