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Foreign arrivals surge over seven-month period

International visitors to the country reached 954,600 during the opening seven months of the year, representing a 10-fold increase compared to the same period from last year, according to figures revealed by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam reports additional 1,670 Covid-19 infections on Saturday

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Saturday reported an additional 1,670 Covid-19 infections, raising the country's total tally to over 10.77 million.

Nearly 57,000 Vietnamese work abroad in first 7 months

As many as 56,863 Vietnamese were sent to work abroad in the first seven months of this year, fulfilling 63.2 percent of the year’s target.

Suspension of Danang-Ly Son high-speed ferry service proposed

Ferry service provider Phu Quoc Express JSC has recommended halting the Danang-Ly Son route until the year-end due to modest passenger numbers and unfavourable weather conditions.

Quang Ngai faces dengue fever outbreak

The central province of Quang Ngai has recorded 1,300 dengue fever cases so far this year, a three-fold increase from the same period last year.

Landslides, flash floods warned for northern mountainous localities

Northwestern mountainous localities in Vietnam would face a high risk of landslides and flash floods during heavy rains in the coming days.

Monkeypox threatens Vietnam's international flights target

The complicated development of the monkeypox outbreaks are threatening Vietnam's efforts to restore international flights amid the peak summer holidays, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Local photographer wins first prize at international photography award

A photo titled “Matrix of boats” taken by local photographer Cao Nguyen Vu took the first place title at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum international photography award (HIPA).

Foreign trade value up 6.1% year-on-year in July

Total export-import turnover in July reached 60.36 billion USD, up 6.1% year-on-year but down 6.8% month-on-month, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.

China's 'Silicon Valley' tightens rules over Covid flare-up

China's biggest tech hub is rushing to stamp out a fresh Covid outbreak, ordering some of the country's biggest manufacturers to operate in a 'closed loop' to reduce infections, state media reported.

Vietnam welcomes over 954,000 foreign tourists this year

Vietnam has welcomed 954,600 foreign visitors so far this year, 10 times higher than the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Nepal tiger population roars back after conservation drive

Nepal has nearly tripled its wild tiger population, officials announced Friday, in a victory for the Himalayan country's efforts to help the big cats claw their way back from extinction.

Vietnamese demand for gold increases

Gold demand in Vietnam increased significantly in the second quarter of this year, according to the World Gold Council.

Additional 1,805 new Covid-19 infections confirmed on Friday

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Friday reported an additional 1,805 Covid-19 infections, raising the country's total tally to over 10.77 million.

HCM City is most favoured destination for local travel: survey

Domestic tourism continues to lead the way, with HCM City remaining the top destination for local travel in 2022, according to a study, ‘Summer Travel Trends,’ released by online digital travel platform Agoda.

Ride-hailing apps change pick-up lane at Ho Chi Minh City airport

Vehicles working with ride-hailing apps won't be allowed to pick up customers on the 3rd, 4th or 5th floors of the car park at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City from July 28.

Vietnamese CPI up 2.54% over seven-month period

The nation’s consumer price index during the initial seven months of the year edged up 2.54% on-year, while core inflation rose by 1.44%, as announced by the General Statistics Office on July 29.

Vietnam ranks fourth in Southeast Asia in average height

Vietnamese are the fourth tallest people in Southeast Asia, only after Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, thanks to improvements in maternal and child nutrition, heard a workshop held by the Ministry of Health in Hanoi on July 28.

Man rescues 31 dogs from Nha Trang slaughterhouse

A man in Nha Trang City rescued 31 dogs from a local slaughterhouse that he visited while looking for his two missing dogs.

Vietnam pockets two golds at Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship

Vietnamese students won big with two gold, one silver, and one bronze medals at the 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship’s awards ceremony held in the United States.

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