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Asian markets sank Tuesday following a big selloff on Wall Street and ahead of a key Federal Reserve policy decision later in the week, while data showing a bounce in Chinese economic activity failed to lift the mood.

Bamboo Airways was the most punctual airline during the opening days of the new year, with an on-time performance (OTP) rate of 96.4%, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

A father, son and niece have died after their motorbike fell into a valley in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is striving to increase the proportion of science, technology and innovation’s contributions to the sector’s growth by over 50% by 2030 through research, transfer and application activities.

Bodies were still being pulled Tuesday from the wreckage of a mosque blast that targeted police officers in northwestern Pakistan, killing more than 80 people and wounding 150 more.

Vietnam reported 10,800 newly-established enterprises in January, an increase of 0.7 percent over the previous month, according to the General Statistics Office.

The eighth edition of the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival is set to be held in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak from March 10 to March 14, as announced on January 30 by the provincial People’s Committee.

The consumption habits of Vietnamese people are changing after the COVID-19 pandemic, with many using second-hand products to save money and promote sustainability.

People will enjoy five days off during the Hung Kings’ Festival, Reunification Day (30/4) and Labour Day (May 1).

The ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance have sharply raised retail petrol prices from Monday afternoon.

A number of herbs and spices imported by the EU from Vietnam will face fewer checks when entering the bloc.

The ongoing strong cold spell is sweeping across northern Vietnam and is expected to last for a couple of days before drizzling rain hits the region, according to national weather forecasters.

Nearly 100 petrol stations nationwide were closed during the Tet Lunar New Year holiday, claiming they had run out of stock and lacked employees.

Gold shops in Vietnam have received an increasing number of orders as the God of Wealth Day nears.

Stocks mostly fell Monday as traders struggled to maintain momentum from last week's rally, though Shanghai advanced as mainland Chinese markets reopened after a week-long Lunar New Year break.

Situated in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Con Dao island has been named among the top 16 best island vacations in the world, as compiled by tourism magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CNTraveler) of the United States.

Many streets in Ho Chi Minh City saw traffic jams on Monday morning as people returned to work and schools after the Tet Lunar New Year holiday.

Vietnam’s four biggest State-owned banks have an urgent need for capital increase in 2023 as their charter capital is too low, with some unable to ensure the regulated minimum capital adequacy ratio, according to industry insiders.

Authorities on the southern island of Phu Quoc are trying to persuade three Russian tourists not to beg.