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Central bank demands lending rate cuts, growth target to be met

The State Bank of Vietnam has demanded credit institutions deliver a system-wide credit growth target of 5-6 per cent by the end of the second quarter this year, and reduce lending rates by 1-2 per cent.

North-south rail tunnel resumed after landslides

A tunnel on the North-South railway route has reopened after being suspended for ten days due to landslides.

Vietnam, RoK agree to further enhance comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on May 31 met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Han Duck-soo as part of the former’s official visit to the East Asian country.

Vietnam holds fourth largest two-wheeler market globally

Despite motorcycle sales continuing to decline in the first quarter of the year, Vietnam remains the second largest motorcycle market in all of Southeast Asia and the fourth worldwide, according to newswire Motorcycles Data.

Ten houses damaged in Can Tho erosion

Large-scale erosion caused severe damage to ten houses along the Binh Thuy River in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho on Friday morning.

Charity programme launched to help children with disabilities

A nationwide charity programme to support children with disabilities in 10 highland border provinces has been launched in Hanoi on Friday.

Firework displays to open HCM City River Festival

The second HCM City River Festival will kick off on Friday evening with firework displays at three locations on the Saigon River.

Con Dao Island coral dying from El Nino

A vast area of coral off the Con Dao Islands has been bleached and died due to the El Nino phenomenon.

Tropical depression likely to turn into storm

A tropical depression in the East Sea has been forecasted to strengthen into a storm, bringing more rain to many Vietnamese localities.

Two people swept away in Lao Cai flash flood

A teenager has been found dead after being swept away with her brother in a flash flood in the northern province of Lao Cai's Van Bai District.

UNICEF support for Vietnam in childcare and protection hailed

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s permanent representative to the UN, has noted his appreciation for UNICEF’s support of the nation in protecting and promoting children’s rights, particularly those related to education, health care, nutrition, and vaccination.

Eight arrested for trafficking drugs from Laos

Border guards of central Quang Nam province and relevant forces have arrested eight people for trafficking 198kg of drugs, including 44 heroin bricks and 181.75kg of other drug types, from Laos to Vietnam.

First-ever International Day of Play celebrated in Hanoi

In anticipation of the inaugural International Day of Play on June 11, the UN agencies in Hanoi celebrated the occasion early onThursday, following the March 25 approval of the UN General Assembly’s resolution initiated by Vietnam and co-sponsored by

Three local beauties named among Missosology’s Timeless Beauty shortlist

A total of three Vietnamese representatives have been nominated for the list of 48 Timeless Beauty 2023 contestants.

Vietnam reports continuous earthquakes

A minor earthquake occurred at noon on Thursday in the central province of Quang Ngai's Son Tay District, following many tremors in different locations over the past few days.

Indonesia volcano belches ash tower 2 km into the sky

A volcano in western Indonesia erupted on Thursday, spewing an ash cloud two kilometres into the sky as authorities warned residents over potential dangers from cold lava flows.

Wife seeking help to save ailing husband

A poor wife in the northern province of Vinh Phuc is calling for support for her husband, who is struggling with a rare disease.

Caregiver arrested following child death on school bus

Police in the northern province of Thai Binh's Vu Thu District have detained a carer following an investigation into the death of a five-year-old boy who was left on a school bus on Wednesday.

Ha Long tackles unlicensed squid fishing boats.

The authorities of Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh are taking drastic measures against unlicensed squid fishing boats on Ha Long Bay.