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Australia, Vietnam strengthen climate and energy co-operation

Australian Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister will travel to Vietnam to drive cooperation on climate and the energy transition under the recently signed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.

Stocks hit by Iran's Israel strike, hopes for containment stem losses

Equities tumbled Monday in Asia after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of rockets at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.

Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster

Ten years ago, Nepali mountain guide Dawa Tashi Sherpa was fighting for his life after being hit by an avalanche on Everest which was then the deadliest disaster on the world's highest mountain.

25 more caves discovered at World Natural Heritage site Phong Nha-Ke Bang

A UK and Vietnamese expert expedition have just discovered 25 more caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh.

Cryptocurrency will not be banned in Vietnam: justice ministry

Cryptocurrency will not be banned in Vietnam but it is necessary to develop a legal framework to ensure its on-track development and prevent risks, a representative from the Ministry of Justice said.

What's on April 15-21/2024

Vietnam deeply concerned about tension escalation in Middle East

Vietnam is deeply concerned about the tension escalation in the Middle East, especially violent acts that violating the UN Charter and inflicting damage on civilians, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on April 14.

Michelin stars set to be awarded to restaurants in Da Nang

Following Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang will become the third Vietnamese city to be scouted by the Michelin Guide Inspectors.

Dien Bien households prepare for tourists

As many as 100 households in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien have made preparations to receive tourists as the city is holding many activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

19 dead, two missing after Indonesia landslide

At least 19 people have been found dead and two more are missing after a landslide in central Indonesia, local authorities said on Sunday.

Rio de Janeiro seeks sport and tourism cooperation with Vietnam

Vice Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Nilton Caldeira has proposed a football exchange with Vietnam as part of celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Vietnam-Brazil diplomatic ties.

Hanoi moves three notches up smart city rankings

Hanoi has moved up three places from last year to reach 97th in the 2024 Smart City Index, as compiled by the International Institute for Management Development of Switzerland.

Hanoi promotes experiential tourism linked to heritage, trade villages

Hanoi, home to a large number of cultural and historical sites and craft villages, is taking measures to develop experiential tourism to attract more visitors to the over-1,000-year-old capital.

Hotel booking app reveals holiday homes trend

A survey of various generations and demographic groups in Vietnam revealed a tapestry and variety of priorities and desires for their holiday homes, reported the Holiday Homes Outlook Report for Asia Pacific by Booking.com.

Ha Long fishing village renovation under way

Part of Cua Van fishing village on Ha Long Bay will temporarily stop serving tourists in order to be upgraded.

Quang Ngai revokes long-delayed projects

Nearly 80 investment projects in the central province of Quang Ngai have been revoked over the past four years due to stagnant progress, according to the local Department of Planning and Investment.

Barge collision damages Dong Nai Bridge

A barge collided with Dong Nai Bridge in the southern province of Dong Nai, damaging some parts of the bridge.

Khanh Hoa lobsters die en masse due to hot weather

Lobsters have died en masse in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa's Van Ninh District due to prolonged hot weather, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Businesses bullish on Q2 outlook: GSO

Processing and manufacturing enterprises have forecast better performance in Quarter 2 despite global headwinds posed by conflicts and high production costs, according to the General Statistics Office’s survey.

Vietnamese film to compete at 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Vietnamese movie “Việt và Nam” (known as “Viet and Nam” in English) will vie for a prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, which is scheduled to take place from May 14 to May 25 in France.

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