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Vietnam, Israel finalize FTA negotiations

Vietnam and Israel have announced the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA) which will serve as a premise for both nations to sign the deal this year.

New Vietnamese language teaching programme on air

A ceremony to launch a TV programme “Chao Tieng Viet” (Hello Vietnamese language) and a contest to seek ambassadors of Vietnamese language aboard has been held in Hanoi.

What's on April 3-9/2023

Inflation at 50-year high in crisis-hit Pakistan

Pakistan's year-on-year inflation hit 35.37 percent in March -- the highest in nearly five decades -- as the government scrambled to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions to unlock a desperately needed bailout.

State Bank cuts key rates to spur growth

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced it would reduce several policy interest rates from Monday, the regulator announced on its website Friday night.

China welcomes first Vietnamese tourists after three-year hiatus

Chinese localities bordering Vietnam such as Guangxi and Yunnan received their first groups of Vietnamese tourists after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tourism linkage expected to raise visitor numbers

Many southern localities have formed and optimised trans-regional tourism products to promote the attractiveness of both local and regional tourism.

Lam Dong province to expand organic farming

The Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Lam Dong plans to increase the area of farms with organic standard certification by 575ha this year.

Hanoi to turn 78 sites into underground public parking lots

The capital city of Hanoi plans to establish underground public car parks at 78 sites across four central districts, as confirmed by the municipal People's Committee.

Northern, central regions to face heatwave next week

The northern and central regions of Vietnam have been forecasted to witness a widespread heatwave next week.

Nearly 10 million shrimp seeds released

Nearly 10 million shrimp seeds were released into the sea in the two southern provinces of Bac Lieu and Soc Trang on March 31.

HCM City to monitor entrants from Africa for Marburg prevention

All people who enter HCM City from African countries with Marburg outbreaks will be quarantined for 21 days.

Vietnam's economy to grow by 6.6% this year: OECD

Vietnam's economy will grow by 6.6% this year and at a similar rate in 2024, according to a report released on March 31 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

At least 11 killed in Pakistan Ramadan donation stampede

At least 11 people were killed in a crowd crush in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi Friday as a Ramadan alms donation sparked a stampede in the inflation-hit nation, police said.

Da Lat’s iconic lake sees massive fish deaths

A large amount of fish has been found dead on Xuan Huong Lake in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong’s Da Lat City.

French navy ship to visit Haiphong

French Navy frigate Prairial will pay a visit to the northern port city of Haiphong from April 2-6.

Snorkelling services provided despite ban in Danang

Snorkelling services are still being organised by many tour operators in the central coastal city of Danang despite being banned.

Fruit exports stuck at Lang Son

Serious congestion has occurred at some border gates in the northern province of Lang Son as thousands of trucks transporting fruit for export to China await customs clearance.