Society

At least 20 people were killed and 14 others injured when a minibus crashed into a deep, water-logged ditch in southern Pakistan, police said Friday.

Tens of families of the critically endangered gray-shanked douc langur have just been found in the central province of Quang Ngai's Ba To District.

Five Vietnamese athletes have tested positive for doping after undergoing a second test taken at a laboratory in Thailand.

The Australian Government is providing US$50 million (A$80 million) to VinFast to support electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Vietnam and support Vietnam’s energy transition.

Hanoi is focusing on spraying anti-mosquito pesticides in areas facing dengue fever outbreaks and those are at high risk of the disease.

Authorities of the central province of Quang Ngai have agreed to relocate a troop of rare monkeys living on Hon Tra Island to a nearby forest.

Strong purchasing power and demand have created a fast and strong locomotive for economic growth, and Vietnam is forecast to record a GDP growth rate of over 8% this year, said Executive Chairman of Dragon Capital Dominic Scriven.

Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh established by the global animal welfare organisation Four Paws has rescued 62 Tibetan bears across Vietnam over the past five years.

The Vietnamese stock market has just closed the first half of a rough November with a forgettable session. Selling force weighed on most of the industry groups, with the whole market recording nearly 400 stocks hitting floor prices.

Contact activities and high-level visits by leaders from Vietnam and the United States will be announced at an appropriate time, according to Le Thi Thu Hang, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

An additional 509 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Thursday, raising the national tally to over 11.51 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

HCM City Customs Department and local police uncovered 26 kilos of drugs brought to Tan Son Nhat Airport from the US and Germany.

Ensuring a fair, transparent and efficient international trading system is crucial in a global “playground”, stated President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc while highlighting major requirements and characteristics of trade and investment activities.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met President of the Thai National Assembly Chuan Leekpai in Bangkok on November 17 within the framework of his official visit to Thailand.

Vietnam Airlines has been voted by consumers as one of the 10 best brands in Vietnam and the most introduced brand this year, according to information released by international research and data analytics firm YouGov.

The South Korean city of Busan is making their best preparations as it bids to become a host for the World Expo 2030.

Fish have continued to die in Hanoi’s West Lake for over three months and no solutions have been able to curb the problem.

Shops and restaurants in Hanoi are preparing to attract customers during the World Cup 2022.

The National Traffic Safety Committee will organise a range of activities across the country in response to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims that falls on November 20 this year.