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President Putin to visit Vietnam soon: Russian Ambassador

President Putin will visit the nation in the near future, said Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko at a recent conference held to share information about the situation in Russia and co-operation between the two countries.

Party Central Committee kicks off 9th session

The 13th Party Central Committee commenced its 9th session in Hanoi on May 16 under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

HCM City leads nation in 2023 export earnings: Report

Ho Chi Minh City continued to lead the country in terms of export earnings in 2023 with 42.46 billion USD, although this result still decreased by 10.8% compared to 2022, according to the Vietnam Import-Export Report 2023.

HCM City to complete 183km of metro routes by 2035

HCM City is striving to complete about 183 kilometres of six metro routes by 2035.

Nearly 100 Dong Nai workers hospitalised with food poisoning

Nearly 100 workers at the Dechang Vietnam Company were hospitalised with food poisoning symptoms after eating noodles at their company's canteen on Wednesday afternoon.

One dead, two missing after Phu Yen boat accident

One person has died, and two others remain missing after a boat capsized on the Ba River in Phu Yen Province on Wednesday evening.

Sand shortage slows down southern expressway project

The southern province of Ca Mau is seeking the prime minister’s help to ease sand shortages that have affected the pace of a local expressway project.

Mounting inflationary pressure requires Government’s flexible moves

Inflationary pressure may increase between now and the year’s end due to impacts of multiple factors, requiring the Government take proactive and flexible actions, some experts have said.

Rare bird found at HCM City house

A wreathed hornbill found flying at a house in HCM City was handed over to the city's Forest Protection Department on Wednesday.

Climate change could force Bangkok to move, official warns

Thailand may have to consider relocating its capital Bangkok because of rising sea levels, a senior official in the country's climate change office told AFP on Wednesday.

Whale worshipping festival held in central province

The Nhuong Ban Whale Worshipping Festival was held on Wednesday in the central province of Ha Tinh's Cam Xuyen District, attracting thousands of visitors.

30,000 businesses to receive support in international cooperation

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) will concentrate on helping 30,000 businesspeople and enterprises with international connectivity and cooperation this year, its Chairman Pham Tan Cong has said.

Physic, environmental scientists granted Ta Quang Buu Awards 2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh handed over the Ta Quang Buu Awards 2024 to two scientists in recognition of their studies in physics and environment at a ceremony on May 15.

Northern region forecasted to see heavy rain

The northern region of Vietnam will experience heavy rain starting this evening, May 15.

Airlines offer free tickets, discounts in response to public outcry over price hikes

Several airlines are offering free tickets and discounts on popular routes for the end of the year in response to public outcry over the recent surge in domestic airfare prices.

Three Vietnamese dishes among TasteAtlas world’s top 100 salads

Pho tron (mixed pho), Nom and Goi ga (Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad) are placed among the top 100 salads in the world by TasteAtlas, an international food website.

Vinh Phuc company canteen suspended following mass food poisoning

The Ministry of Health has asked concerned agencies in the northern province of Vinh Phuc to treat the victims of a serious food poisoning which occurred at a local company on Tuesday afternoon.

Airlines report rising delays

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, 24.10 percent of flights operated by Vietnamese airlines faced delays in the first four months of this year, compared to just 15.50 percent in 2023.

Nha Trang environmental projects face sluggish pace

Two VND1.06 trillion (USD41.65 million) environmental projects in Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa are behind schedule due to site clearance issues.