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Official points out risks to CPI during year’s end

Though inflation was under control in the past eight months, the economy still poses risk to the consumer price index in the remaining months of this year and next year, an official has said.

Strong quake strikes eastern Taiwan, tsunami threat lifted

A strong earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, killing at least one person, bringing down a handful of buildings and tearing up roads -- but forecasters said the threat of a regional tsunami had passed.

Foreign Minister to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, under the delegation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, the UK, on September 19, according to the Foreign Ministry.

What's on September 19-25/2022

Vietnam confirms additional 1,891 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday

An additional 1,891 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Sunday, raising the national tally to over 11.45 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

Dong Thap works to conserve red-headed cranes

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is working on a plan to save red-headed cranes from extinction.

Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2022 opens

The Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2022, themed “Reinforcing macro-economic foundation, promoting sustainable recovery and development”, opened in Hanoi on September 18.

Construction Ministry plans to build 1.8 million apartments for low-income earners

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has submitted a plan to build over 1.8 million apartments under a social housing scheme for low-income earners and workers in industrial zones (IZs) by 2030.

First approved batch of Vietnamese durians en route to China

The first batch of six containers of Vietnamese durian from the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak that have passed stringent safety guidelines began its journey to China on September 17.

More efforts needed to remove EC fisheries warning

Vietnam has strived to adjust their management over the fishing activities by fishermen in a bid to remove the "yellow card" warning imposed by the European Commission over IUU fishing.

World Cycling Day 2022 marked in Hue city

The central province of Thua Thien Hue hosted the award ceremony of the 'Hue-City of Bicycles' competition on September 17 in response to World Cycling Day.

Hanoi metro project covered with grass due to long delay

Much of Hanoi’s Nhon-Hanoi Station metro project has been covered with grass and deteriorated due to long delays.

Seriously-burnt man in Hau Giang in desperate need of support

A 30-year-old severely burnt man in the southern province of Hau Giang is calling for help.

Additional 2,479 new Covid-19 cases recorded on Saturday

An additional 2,479 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Saturday, raising the national tally to over 11.45 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

India welcomes back cheetahs, 70 years after local extinction

Eight Namibian cheetahs arrived in India Saturday, decades after their local extinction, in an ambitious project to reintroduce the spotted big cats that has divided experts on its prospects.

Binh Duong karaoke parlour owner detained for tragic fire

The owner of a karaoke parlour in the southern Binh Duong Province was arrested on Friday after a fire here killed 32 people last week.

VEPR forecasts Vietnamese inflation at 3.5% to 3.8% this year

Vietnam’s inflation rate is projected to be at between 3.5% and 3.8% this year as there remains plenty of room for adjustments to be made to policies in order to accelerate the country’s economic recovery moving forward, according to

Italian dancers set to bring contemporary dance show to Vietnam

Italian dance group Artemis Danza are due to perform "Traviata", a unique contemporary dance show inspired by the opera of the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, in several major cities across the country this September.