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Vietnam may pick Sumitomo, Itochu for bullet train

Vietnam, planning to build Southeast Asia’s first bullet train, may choose a group of Sumitomo Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., or Itochu Corp. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. for the $56 billion project.

Living overseas makes some long for that Tet feeling

Traditional features and practices of Tet are unforgettable to many Vietnamese people living abroad.

Vietnam and Japan form partnership

This year will welcome a free trade agreement between Japan and Vietnam that will see tariffs cut on fruit and vegetables

30 overseas Vietnamese rescued in raid

Police have busted a human trafficking syndicate with the arrest of a 34-year-old Singaporean and the rescue of 30 overseas Vietnamese in Malaysia.

Drug smuggler kills three police in Vietnam

A drug smuggler in a village near the Laos border shot and killed three police officers before being killed himself, police confirmed Tuesday.

China, Vietnam to set up new trade zone

Framework deal instituted for business cooperation across borders.

Man pulled alive from Haiti earthquake rubble

Authorities in Haiti say a man has been pulled alive from rubble in Port-au-Prince where he may have been trapped since the January 12 earthquake.

Costa Rica elects first female president

Laura Chinchilla has won a landslide victory to become the next president of Costa Rica.

British cruise ship docks in HCM City

British cruise ship Spirit of Adventure docked at Saigon port in Ho Chi Minh City on Feb. 8, bringing 800 passengers and crewmen to Vietnam.

Cemeteries provide opportunity for impoverished

As tradional acts like cleaning graves become hard to keep up with, a new opportunity arises for people facing poverty.

Michael Jackson's doctor charged over pop singer's drugs death

Conrad Murray freed on $75,000 bail after pleading not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

Overseas Vietnamese gather for New Year meetings

Vietnamese diplomatic missions around the world continue to hold celebrations of the Lunar New Year with overseas Vietnamese communities.

First foreigner granted Vietnamese citizenship

Andre Menras, a retired French teacher, is honored to be the first foreign man granted Vietnamese nationality.

Origin of smuggled gold believed to be discovered

Police have detained two suspected-owners of 92 kilograms of smuggled gold for questioning.

Fireworks set off nationwide on New Year Eve

Fireworks will be set off in 63 provinces and cities nationwide on the night of Feb. 13 to welcome the Year of Tiger.

Tet on the "Vietnamese Roof"

A chance to “Welcome spring on Phan Xi Pang Mountain” has attracted many tourists from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

A different blossom for Tet

Many people buy banana blossoms for their homes that are sold along National Road 4D stretching from Sa Pa to Lao Cai city.

Turning difficulties into advantages

When the Lai Chau hydro-electric power plant is completed, it will help Lai Chau province make the most of its natural resources.

Excitement for Tet not easy for all

While the spring atmosphere and excitement for Tet flood everywhere, many vendors are still working very hard.

Another Vovinam centre opens in Mexico

The Vovinam -Mexico organisation opened a new centre named “New Generation” in Alvaro Obregon district, Mexico City, on February 6.

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USD/VND rate jumps as dollar strengthens

Dozens of petrol stations in Hanoi suspend sales amid supply shortages

Vietnam petrol prices rise for fourth straight adjustment

Top 10 Vietnamese scorers in Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad 2026

Vietnam proposes fuel surcharge and higher fare caps for domestic flights

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