State Bank adjusts USD/VND exchange rate band to 5%
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided to widen the trade band of USD/VND spot exchange rate from +/-3% to +/-5%, effective from October 17.
Foreign inflows influenced more by global trend
The orientation of foreign capital flows pouring into Vietnam is heavily influenced by global factors.
Death toll from Thai nightclub fire rises to 25
The death toll from a fire that ripped through a Thai nightclub in early August has risen to 25, officials said Sunday, with eight victims still receiving medical treatment.
Singaporean President begins State visit to Vietnam
Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and her spouse began a State visit to Vietnam on October 16 at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnam confirms additional 325 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday
An additional 325 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Sunday, raising the national tally to over 11.49 million, according to the Ministry of Health.
Standard Chartered raises Vietnam’s 2022 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%
Standard Chartered Bank has raised its Vietnam GDP growth forecast for 2022 to 7.5% from the previous 6.7% and for 2023 to 7.2% from 7.0% to reflect robust Q3 growth of 13.7% year-on-year.
Hanoi street lacks lighting for a decade
A Hanoi city centre road still lacks street lights despite being open for a decade.
Singapore President's Vietnam visit to bolster all-around cooperation
The State visit to Vietnam by Singapore President Halimah Yacob will contribute to consolidating political trust, promoting all-around cooperation, connecting the two economies on a digital platform.
Thuy Linh enters Yonex Bendigo International semifinals
Leading Vietnamese female badminton player Thuy Linh has advanced to the semifinals of the YONEX Bendigo International 2022 after defeating Karupathevan Letshanaa of Malaysia in quarterfinals held on October 15 in West Bendigo, Australia.
Red Cross Society appeals for community support for people in flood-hit areas
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) has called on individuals and organisations at home and abroad to support central provinces hit by recent storms and flooding.
Vietnam becomes third largest coffee supplier to US
Vietnam has become the third largest supplier of coffee to the US over the first eight months of 2022, reported the General Department of Customs.
Nha Trang Bay turtle egg-laying area proposed
The management board of Nha Trang Bay has proposed setting up an area for turtles to use to lay eggs in the bay.
100 outstanding Vietnamese farmers in 2022 honoured
100 outstanding Vietnamese farmers in 2022 have been honoured on the occasion of the 92nd founding anniversary of the Vietnam Farmers' Union.
Hanoi-HCM City among the world's busiest air routes
The Hanoi-HCM City route has been ranked fourth among the world's top ten busiest domestic air routes over the past year.
Nha Trang Bay to pilot overnight cruise ship services
Authorities in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa will pilot overnight cruise ship services in Nha Trang Bay.
Torrential rain continues ravaging central region
The central region of Vietnam has been forecasted to continue facing heavy downpours this weekend due to the impact of Storm Sonca.
Trains halted on flood-damaged north-south railway
Two trains on the Hanoi-HCM City routes were cancelled on Saturday as the line was badly damaged by the on-going floods in the central region.
Danang flooding leaves hundreds of cars stalled
Hundreds of cars in the central city of Danang were seriously submerged after inundation.
Vietnam wins Miss Intercontinental 2022
Vietnamese representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc beat 70 other contestants to win the Miss Intercontinental 2022 pageant held on Friday night in Egypt.
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