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Prime Minister meets German President in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Hanoi on January 24, during which the PM expressed his belief that the German leader’s ongoing visit will create a new motivation for the expansion of the Vietnam-Germany

Nghe An woman receives VND200 million to support two ill children

A poor woman in the central province of Nghe An has received nearly VND200 million in donations after her story was shared on Dantri/Dtinews.

Hanoi bonsai sellers guard trees at night

Many bonsai tree traders have set up tents on local streets to guard their peach and kumquat trees at night as they prepare for the busy Tet Lunar New Year Festival sale period.

Vietnamese economy to grow by 6% in 2024: HSBC

The Vietnamese economy will grow by 6% this year with the strength of the national economy coming from a combination of consumer and investment spending, according to a report by HSBC.

Easier entry to Vietnam-Laos border market

Procedures to come to visit a market held along the border with Laos at the Nam Can International Border Gate in the central province of Nghe An province have been simplified.

Thousands lose $16 mn in Singapore 'fake friend' scams

More than 6,300 people fell prey to "fake friend" scams in Singapore last year and collectively lost an equivalent of nearly $16 million, according to police.

HCM City records new Covid-19 sub-variant

HCM City has reported the first patients infected with a new Covid-19 subvariant, known as JN.1, according to the municipal Department of Health.

Vietnam among Asia’s top 5 destinations over Lunar New Year

Online travel company Agoda has named the nation among the top 5 destinations for travelers around the Asia-Pacific region looking for a getaway over the forthcoming Lunar New Year travel break.

6 killed, 14 injured in Mongolia gas explosion: officials

Six people were killed and 14 injured in a gas explosion caused by a vehicle crash in Mongolia's capital on Wednesday, authorities said.

Vietnamese, German Presidents hold talks

President Vo Van Thuong held talks with visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Hanoi on January 23 following a welcome ceremony featuring a resounding 21-gun salute.

Overseas remittances to HCM City hit 10-year high

Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City in 2023 reached over 9.46 billion USD, marking a year-on-year increase of 43.3% and a record high in the last ten years.

HCM City prepares Tet cultural activities

The HCM City Department of Culture and Sports has proposed holding a range of cultural and artistic activities to welcome the 2024 Tet Lunar New Year.

HCM City aims to build more parks

The HCM City Department of Construction has proposed building six more parks by 2030 to increase public space.

Lang Son mountain covered in frost

Mau Son Mountain in the northern province of Lang Son has been covered in layers of ice and frost amid the bone-chilling cold weather.

3 dead, 5 injured in northwest China quake: state media

Three people were killed and five injured in northwestern China after an earthquake hit the area near the country's border with Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday, state media said.

Welcome ceremony held for German President in Hanoi

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse hosted a grand welcome ceremony with cannon salute for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse in Hanoi on January 23.

Ban flower festival to ignite National Tourism Year - Dien Bien Phu 2024

The Ban Flower Festival, a highlight of the National Tourism Year 2024, is set to open in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on March 16.

Promoting women entrepreneurship in Viet Nam

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) of Viet Nam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched the first-ever study on women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Viet Nam.

UK media suggests 12 best places to visit in Vietnam

Prestigious British newspaper The Times recently recommended 12 best places to visit in Vietnam all of which provide dazzling and memorable experiences.

New Year gifts, scholarships bring joy to Cambodians of Vietnamese origin

Nearly 500 gifts and scholarships have been presented to Cambodians of Vietnamese origin in Phnom Penh and Kandal province of Cambodia, in an endeavor to bring a more warm and happy Lunar New Year Festival to them.

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