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Criminal proceedings against Hanoi leader launched

The Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has decided to arrest and launch criminal proceedings against Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee Chu Xuan Dung on charge of receiving bribes.

Hue pedestrian street project behind schedule

The Hai Ba Trung pedestrian street project in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s Hue City is behind schedule due to its stagnant implementation.

Vietnamese national costume for Miss Universe 2022 announced

Ngoc Chau, a Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2022, unveiled her outfit for the upcoming national costume segment of the global pageant which is set to get underway in the United States in January next year.

Five dead, over 70,000 evacuated in Malaysia floods

At least five people were killed and over 70,000 rushed to evacuation centres in Malaysia after monsoon-triggered floods inundated the country's north, authorities said Wednesday.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves Hanoi for state visit to Indonesia

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his delegation on December 21 departed Hanoi for a state visit to Indonesia from December 21 to December 23 at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Hundreds of wooden sculptures displayed in Dalat pine forest

More than 100 wooden artworks are being displayed at an installation in a pine forest in the central highlands tourist city of Dalat.

Number of passengers on domestic flights recovers

It is expected that the total Vietnamese aviation market will reach 55 million passengers by the end of this year, an increase of 3.7 times compared to the previous year, recovering by nearly 70 per cent compared to 2019,

Winner of logo contest promoting Australia-Vietnam relations awarded

Tran Van Trung, the winner of a logo design competition on Australian-Vietnamese relations, has received a prize and certificate from Australia’s Consul-General, Sarah Hooper.

2022 VinFuture Prize honours nine innovators

Nine authors of four breakthrough science and technology achievements generating “Reviving and Reshaping” to humanity were among those awarded the 2022 VinFuture Prize at a ceremony in Hanoi on December 20.

ADB supports wind energy in Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD107 million financing project with BIM Wind Power Joint Stock Company (BIM Wind) to support the operation of an 88-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Ninh Thuan province, Vietnam.

First batch of Vinfast's VF 8 electric cars arrives in US

The first batch of VF 8 electric vehicles manufactured by VinFast, the first Vietnamese electric vehicle producer, arrived in the US on December 20 as the vessel Silver Queen docked at the Port of Benicia in California.

Animals of 14 rare species released into Bù Gia Mập National Park

As many as 83 animals of 14 rare species have been released back to nature in the Bù Gia Mập National Park, the southern province of Bình Phước, Director of the park’s management board Vương Đức Hoà said on Tuesday.

Taliban ban university education for Afghan girls

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers on Tuesday banned university education for women nationwide, as the hardline Islamists continue to crush their right to education and freedom.

Ho Chi Minh City metro begins trial run

The Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line in Ho Chi Minh City started its trial run today, December 21.

Consumer product sales to increase by 7-9 per cent during Tết: market research company

Following two years of low sales during Tết (the Lunar New Year), things are expected to look up for the fast moving consumer goods industry this time around since the Vietnamese economy has recovered.

Vietnamese logistics firms to face challenges due to global certainties

Local export and logistics businesses are anticipated to enduring difficulties moving forward due to factors such as high inflation and the risk of a global economic recession, according to insiders.

Vietnam racks up 11-month USD 1.87 billion fruit and veg import bill

Vietnam spent USD1.87 billion on importing fruit and vegetables in the first 11 months of this year, up nearly 39 percent from the same period last year, according to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

President’s state visit to mark new stride in Vietnam - Indonesia relations

The state visit to Indonesia by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc from December 21 to 23 is an important event marking a stride in the two countries’ relations.

Five dead as Thai navy continues search for missing sailors

Five bodies have been found and one survivor was rescued Tuesday, after the sinking of a naval vessel two days ago in the Gulf of Thailand, the Thai navy said.