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Da Nang Port receives first container ship to transport cargo to US

Da Nang Port in the central coastal city of Da Nang on September 5 welcomed Singapore’s container ship WanHai 362 as part of the AA3 service line connecting Vietnam directly to the Port of Long Beach in the United States.

Vietnam Airlines to restore nearly 90% of international flight frequency

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines continues to increase flight frequency on routes to Europe, Australia, and China, thereby restoring nearly 90% of its pre-pandemic international flight network.

Man given seven years in jail for smuggling 39 kilos of gold

A man in HCM City has been given a seven-year jail sentence for smuggling 39 kilos of gold from Cambodia to Vietnam.

Vietnam wins three golds at 2023 World Weightlifting Championships

Vietnamese wrestlers on September 5 grabbed three gold and three silver medals in the men’s 55kg category at the ongoing 2023 World Weightlifting Championships in Saudi Arabia.

Asian markets mostly drop as oil spike fuels fresh inflation worry

Most Asian markets fell Wednesday as a jump in oil prices to 10-month highs rekindled worries of another US Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Woman gives birth on train in HCM City

A woman has just safely delivered her baby on an HCM City-Danang train thanks to the support of train staff and a passenger.

Vietnam records 55 rabies-caused deaths in Jan-Aug

Vietnam saw 55 deaths caused by rabies in 25 cities and provinces in the first eight months of this year, 15 more cases compared to the same period last year.

PM urges efforts to ensure power, petroleum supply

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has signed an official telegram to relevant ministries and agencies asking for efforts to ensure adequate power and petroleum supply.

US President to make State visit to Vietnam

US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will pay a State visit to Vietnam from September 10 – 11, the Foreign Ministry announced on September 5.

Petroleum prices continue increasing

Petroleum prices have been raised from 3 pm today, September 5 following a decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance.

Vietnamese PM attends retreat on global, regional issues

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN member states attended a retreat on global and regional issues on September 5, as part of the ongoing 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Dantri/Dtinews provides continued health insurance for Can Tho students

Dantri/Dtinews returned to the southern city of Can Tho on September 5 to present 1,200 health insurance cards to disadvantaged local students.

Tourists to Danang surge on national holiday

The central city of Danang received 254,000 tourists on the September 2 National Day holiday, up 6.3 percent on-year, and bringing a revenue of VND915 billion (USD38.93 million).

Balloon explosion injures seven students in Thanh Hoa

A cluster of balloons has unexpectedly exploded, injuring seven students at a primary school in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa.

Thousands of tourists leave Phu Quoc after boat services resumed

More than 10,000 tourists began leaving Phu Quoc Island on Tuesday morning as boat and ferry services resumed after three days suspension due to bad weather.

Quy Nhon faces subsidence and massive power outage

Torrential rain has caused subsidence on a road and massive power cuts in Quy Nhon City in the southern central province of Binh Dinh.

Low credit growth, reducing profit put pressure on bank prospects in 2023

The outlook for the banking industry this year will not be as bright as previous years due to low credit growth and reducing profit, experts forecast.

Man goes missing in Dong Nai forest

Police, forest rangers and dozens of local people are expanding their search for a man who has gone missing in Cat Tien National Park for several days.