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The northern province of Quang Ninh will open more new destinations on Bai Tu Long Bay for tourists.

The Vietnam Football Federation and coach Philippe Troussier have reached an agreement for a contract, with the Frenchman taking on the role of head coach of the Vietnam national men’s football team.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just sent diplomatic notes proposing neighbouring China should allow their citizens to visit Vietnam according to the ministry spokesperson, Le Duc Trung.

The Hue Monuments Conservation Center and the French School of the Far East on February 16 signed an agreement aimed at preserving cultural heritage in the Hue imperial relic complex.

The State Bank of Vietnam’s HCM City branch will continue to prioritise credit for production and business, especially in priority sectors, to boost economic recovery.

The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (EuroCham) hosted a business-to-government dialogue forum on February 16 in Hanoi and launched its 2023 Whitebook themed “Working Toward a Green Economy and Sustainable Development”.

The 8th Vietnam – Japan Festival – the biggest of this kind will take place in Ho Chi Minh on February 23 – 26 as part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the

Tam Ky city, the central province of Quang Nam, has initiated a comprehensive effort to eradicate wildlife meat consumption in the region.

Asian markets pushed higher Thursday, extending gains in New York and Europe, as a forecast-busting US retail sales report showed American consumers remained confident despite elevated inflation and the prospect of more interest rate hikes.

Vietnamese rescue teams discovered three locations of victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey's Hatay Province on February 15.

El Salvador's embassy office officially opened in Hanoi on Wednesday, the first for the Central American country in Southeast Asia.

A tree planting ceremony was held in the Israeli city of Asdod on February 15 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Israel.

A couple in HCM City cancelled their wedding to spend money on taking care of stray cats.

Many hospitals in Hanoi are witnessing a sharp rise in the number of elderly and child patients amid dramatic weather changes.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has released its plan to implement biometric authentication (facial recognition) at airports’ check-in desks.

To achieve the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050 as committed at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), Vietnam needs an investment of up to US$600 billion.

Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ had a working session with a delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), with representatives from nearly 50 businesses and groups, in

Some internet providers in Vietnam have announced that they have successfully negotiated to buy more data flows on land-based cables to improve their service.

Renowned British photographer Simon Redington will put on an exhibition of etchings showcasing Hanoi landscapes from February 16 to February 17 at Work Room Four gallery at 31 Alley 67 To Ngoc Van in Hanoi.