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Two cruise ships bring nearly 3,400 European, American tourists to Ha Long

The Ha Long International Cruise Port is receiving two luxury super ships on November 13 - 14, carrying nearly 3,400 European and American tourists onboard to visit Ha Long Bay and other tourist attractions in Quang Ninh province, northern Vietnam.

Nepal to ban TikTok as it 'disturbs social harmony'

Nepal said Monday it will ban TikTok, citing the app's negative effects on the country's social harmony.

Campaigners demand Thailand act on air pollution

Campaigners on Monday demanded the Thai government urgently pass a "clean air act" as the kingdom braces for its annual peak pollution season.

HCM City to launch 5,000 vending stalls selling quality Hu tieu

The HCM City Tourism Association is working with some local firms to launch 5,000 vending stalls selling quality rice noodle soup or Hu tieu, a famous traditional dish of the southern region, to visitors.

Old HCM City trees felled for road construction

Many old trees in HCM City have been cut down while building a VND4.8 trillion (USD196.91 million) road.

Flooding plagues central region

Many areas in the central region have faced serious flooding following heavy rains triggered by a cold front.

Asian markets mixed as traders eye US inflation data

Asian markets were mixed Monday ahead of key US inflation data later in the week, with traders still concerned the Federal Reserve could lift interest rates again.

Enterprises cut 2023 business expectations after poor results in 9 months

Less positive business results in the nine months of 2023 have caused many businesses to lower their whole year’s target, with some even expecting losses.

Vietnam sees more dengue fever deaths

Vietnam has recorded 136,000 dengue fever cases, including 35 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health.

Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences for one more night in November

Irish pop group Westlife have decided to add an additional concert to their November 2023 performance schedule in Ho Chi Minh City as part of their ongoing world tour “The Wild Dreams Tour”.

What's on November 13-19/2023

Thai tourist complains of Danang taxi overcharging

Danang City Department of Tourism are investigating a foreign tourist complaint about being overcharged by a local taxi driver while visiting the city.

Vietnamese economy stable amidst geopolitical instability

Vietnam's economy is resilient in the face of the "vortex" of geopolitical instability in the world, but it still needs to maintain growth momentum to keep up with the global economy, according to experts.

At least 40 Indian workers trapped in tunnel collapse

At least 40 construction workers were trapped Sunday after the road tunnel they were building collapsed in northern India, with rescuers scrambling to reach them beneath piles of debris.

Vietnam, Cambodia promote multi-faceted collaboration

Chairwoman of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association Nguyen Thi Thanh and Chairwoman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association Samdech Men Sam An co-chaired a conference in Tay Ninh province.

Lao Cai hosts 23rd Vietnam - China international trade fair

The 23rd Vietnam - China international trade fair is being held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from November 10-15.

Connectivity awakes Mekong Delta’s tourism charm

A kaleidoscope of tourism offerings have been branched out under a tourism connectivity programme between Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta region to unlock the allure of the southern localities.

China's 'Singles Day' shopping bonanza loses its lustre

China's annual "Singles Day" sales bonanza wraps up at midnight on Saturday, but consumers this year appear largely unswayed by its flashy deals and discounts as the world's second-largest economy slows.

Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 12 at Miss Universe

Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has named Vietnamese representative Bui Quynh Hoa among its third hot picks of the leading 15 beauties participating in Miss Universe 2023.

Yen Bai couple receive support to save small child

A poor couple in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have received nearly VND430 million in donations from the public to help save their small daughter from a brain abscess.

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