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Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake kills 162

Rescuers searched on Tuesday for survivors buried under rubble after a strong earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java killed 162 people, injured hundreds and left more feared trapped in collapsed buildings.

Hanoi proposes to pilot bicycle-sharing service in six urban districts

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed that the municipal People's Committee allow the Tri Nam Group to pilot a bicycle-sharing service in six inner districts.

Sharp October rise in Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to China

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export value to China in October reached USD152 million, up 44 percent on-year.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sends message to AIPA-43

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent a message to the 43rd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.

HCM City to host first International Photography Festival 2022

The International Photography Festival 2022, the first of its kind to be held in Vietnam, is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 25 to 30.

Additional 370 new Covid-19 infections confirmed on Monday

An additional 370 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Monday, raising the national tally to over 11.51 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

Ministry demands urgent investigation into fatal school food poisoning

The Ministry of Education and Training has vowed to strictly deal with the food poisoning that has left one dead and hundreds of other hospitalised at a school in Nha Trang City.

Free check-ups and operations for hundreds of children with cleft lips and palates

Vinh International Hospital in collaboration with Operation Smile Vietnam are organising free cleft lip and palate check-ups and operations for children with congenital hare-lips in the central region.

Southern region to see high tides, widespread inundation

The southern region of Vietnam has been forecasted to experience a spell of high tides and widespread inundation on November 23-29.

Hanoi tries to improve West Lake water to save fish

Hanoi's Tay Ho District People's Committee said on Monday that they were carrying out various measures to curb the mass fish deaths in West Lake.

Coffee export faces pressure from global uncertainties after record year

The coffee industry faces pressure from global uncertainties and rising inflation in major markets after achieving a record export value in the 2021-22 crop year.

Earthquake shakes buildings in Indonesian capital

An earthquake shook buildings in Indonesia's capital on Monday, according to AFP reporters, although there were no immediate reports of damage.

World Peace Council opens 22nd assembly in Hanoi

The 22nd Assembly of the World Peace Council (WPC) officially opened on November 21 in Hanoi.

Nearly 100 households relocated for Quang Tri bomb detonation

The Quang Tri Provincial Military Command announced on Sunday that they had just safely handled a 227-kilo bomb from the American War in Huong Hoa District.

Mountainous primary schools face shortage of English teachers

Hoàng Su Phì, a northern mountainous district of Hà Giang Province, is facing a severe shortage of English teachers in primary schools after the subject was made compulsory under the new curriculum.

What's on November 21-27/2022

Urban economy to contribute 85% of national GDP by 2030

The urban economy is expected to contribute some 75% of the national GDP by 2025 and about 85% by 2030 under an action programme of the Government.

Thailand to host Thailand-Vietnam-Laos Business Forum

The Thailand-Vietnam-Laos Business Forum 2022 will take place in Udon Thani city of Thailand from November 27 to 29 to enhance trade exchanges and connectivity among businesses from the three countries.

Four out of 10 Vietnamese businesses benefit from EVFTA: VCCI survey

Four out of every 10 Vietnamese businesses have gained some benefits, including in import-export, from the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement, according to a survey of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

UNICEF marks World Children’s Day in Vietnam

UNICEF Vietnam has taken various activities to celebrate the World Children’s Day (WCD) on November 20 to support the wellbeing of children and adolescents in the country.

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