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PM orders heads of poor-performing localities be strictly handled to eradicate IUU fishing

PM orders heads of poor-performing localities be strictly handled to eradicate IUU fishing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded efforts be ramped up to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while leaders of poor-performing localities be stringently handled as a European Commission (EC) delegation will come to Vietnam for the

Vietnam puts forth proposals on combating transnational crimes in ASEAN

Vietnam puts forth proposals on combating transnational crimes in ASEAN

Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Luong Tam Quang delivered a call for strengthened regional co-operation against transnational crime during the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC-18) held on August 28 in Vientiane.

Six dead in Thailand after drinking bootleg liquor

Six dead in Thailand after drinking bootleg liquor

At least six people have died and more than 20 have been hospitalised in Thailand after drinking methanol-laced bootleg alcohol, authorities said on Wednesday.

Over 120,000 students snub university admission

Over 120,000 students snub university admission

According to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), 122,107 students who passed the university entrance exams have chosen not to enrol.

HCM City hospital receives malaria cases returning from Africa

HCM City hospital receives malaria cases returning from Africa

The HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases has received malaria-infected people returning from Africa, including those with serious complications.

Binh Thuan native to represent Vietnam at Miss Asia Pacific International

Binh Thuan native to represent Vietnam at Miss Asia Pacific International

Pham Thi Anh Vuong from the southcentral province of Binh Thuan has been selected as the nation’s representative at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 beauty pageant, with the prestigious event set to take place in Manila in the

PM issues directive to stimulate domestic consumption, production, market development

PM issues directive to stimulate domestic consumption, production, market development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a directive on the development of the domestic consumption, production-business, and market.

Numerous Hanoi activities to celebrate National Day

Numerous Hanoi activities to celebrate National Day

The capital city will hold a wide range of activities as part of efforts to mark the build up to 79th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2024).

HCM City declares measles outbreak

HCM City declares measles outbreak

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on August 27 declared a measles outbreak across the city due to a rapid increase in cases.

First group of over 4,500 Indian tourists arrive in Hanoi

First group of over 4,500 Indian tourists arrive in Hanoi

The first group of a large delegation of Indian tourists arrived in Hanoi and begun their tour through the capital city on Tuesday afternoon.

Two die in Nghe An explosion

Two die in Nghe An explosion

Two people were found dead following an explosion at a home in the northern central province of Nghe An on Monday afternoon.

Long-term deposit interest rates reach 7.4 per cent

Long-term deposit interest rates reach 7.4 per cent

Interest rates for Vietnamese đồng-denominated for long term deposits at commercial banks have reached 7.4 per cent per year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Two Vietnamese men arrested for organising illegal exits for Myanmar citizens

Two Vietnamese men arrested for organising illegal exits for Myanmar citizens

Troops of the Ha Giang provincial Border Guards based at the Lung Cu Border Post said on August 27 that they arrested three Vietnamese citizens for assisting Myanmar citizens to illegally cross the border.

All local students win prizes at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

All local students win prizes at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Vietnamese delegation won a total of two silver and three bronze medals at the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA-17) which recently concluded on August 27 in Brazil.

First bank officially sells gold via app

First bank officially sells gold via app

Vietcombank has become the first bank in Vietnam to stop offering SJC-branded gold bars on its website and sell them through its banking app from August 27.

Major Haiphong hotel complex built without licence

Major Haiphong hotel complex built without licence

A major hotel complex project has been built without licence in the northern port city of Haiphong, with the local authorities claiming they were unaware of the situation.

Australia, Vietnam strive for US$20 billion trade turnover target

Australia, Vietnam strive for US$20 billion trade turnover target

Vietnam and Australia have agreed to ramp up investment and trade promotion, striving to swiftly reach the trade turnover target of US$20 billion and double two-way investment over the next two to three years.

Cao Bang schools, health centre submerged

Cao Bang schools, health centre submerged

Three schools and one health centre have recently been submerged almost up to the roof following torrential rain.

Cyberattacks targeting personal information increased by 50 per cent: experts

Cyberattacks targeting personal information increased by 50 per cent: experts

The number of websites impersonating organisations and businesses has quadrupled compared to the same period last year.

HCM City building collapses, injuring one worker

HCM City building collapses, injuring one worker

A building in HCM City suddenly collapsed this morning, August 27, severely injuring a worker.

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Vietnam firm seeks licence to explore tungsten in Thai Nguyen

A mining company has proposed exploring a 984 hectare site in Thai Nguyen Province for...

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Danang studies USD 10.4bn urban rail linking two airports

Danang is studying its first urban railway, a 103km line linking two international...

Vingroup shares surge, Pham Nhat Vuong ranks 67th globally

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Vingroup shares hit a record high on April 22, lifting Pham Nhat Vuong’s net worth to USD...

Vietnam Airlines to boost Hanoi-Moscow flights

Vietnam Airlines to boost Hanoi-Moscow flights

Vietnam Airlines will increase flights on its Hanoi-Moscow route from July 1 to meet...

Rising costs push Mekong Delta shrimp farmers to brink

Rising costs push Mekong Delta shrimp farmers to brink

Surging feed prices and falling shrimp prices are pushing thousands of farmers in the...

Multimedia

Construction accelerates at Gia Binh International Airport

Construction accelerates at Gia Binh International Airport

Newborn pony charms visitors at Saigon Zoo

Newborn pony charms visitors at Saigon Zoo

Nha Trang fishermen rescue trapped sea turtle

Nha Trang fishermen rescue trapped sea turtle

Crowds queue from dawn for God of Wealth gold

Crowds queue from dawn for God of Wealth gold

HCM City airport tightens security ahead of Tet travel rush

HCM City airport tightens security ahead of Tet travel rush