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HCM City has put into operation a free-entry ecotourism park in Hoc Mon District, the first of its kind in the city.

President Vo Van Thuong welcomed Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev in Hanoi.

Many bridges in HCM City have been largely encroached upon by businesses or become illegal dumping sites.

The reality TV show Top Chef Vietnam 2023 was officially launched on May 22 in Ho Chi Minh City aiming to introduce Vietnamese cuisine to a global audience.

Thailand has welcomed 9.47 million foreign tourists, including 84,221 Vietnamese visitors, so far this year, earning about 391 billion baht, equivalent to over US$11.3 billion, in revenue.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, who is on a working Vietnam visit from May 21-23.

There have been mass fish deaths in HCM City’s Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal following heavy rain.

The retail prices of petrol slightly increased from Monday afternoon following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

With 94% of votes in favour, lawmakers on May 22 agreed to relieve Tran Hong Ha of his post as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, at the ongoing session of the National Assembly in Hanoi.

Most markets rose Monday ahead of US debt talks between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, with both sides still apart but also confident a deal can be reached to avert a catastrophic default.

The 15th National Assembly convened its fifth plenary session in Hanoi on May 22 morning.

The northern and northern central region will see heavy rains from Monday evening following a severe week-long heat wave.

Vietnamese movie lovers will be enthralled by an array of the best 19 films from EU member countries during the European Film Festival (EUFF) 2023, which opened in Hanoi on May 21.

A Vietnamese project has won third prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2023 Grand Awards, making Vietnam one of 33 countries and territories to be honoured at the competition.

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) with support from the Australian Department of Education, delivered the Australia – Vietnam Higher Education Partnerships in Hanoi on May 17 and HCM City on May 18, connecting more than 150 Australian

Two poor brothers in the central highlands province of Dak Nong have received over VND2 billion (USD 85,324) after their story was shared on Dantri/Dtinews.

The Government Office has issued an official document on COVID-19 prevention and control in the new context, mentioning the possibility of announcing the end of the pandemic.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio on May 21 within the framework of his trip to attend the G7 expanded Summit.