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Infants top priority in injection of 5-in-1 vaccine

Vietnam will prioritise injecting combined DPT-VGB-Hib vaccine against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, hepatitis B, and haemophilus influenza type B (Hib), also known as 5-in-1 vaccine, for the youngest age group from 2 months old and more, the Ministry of

Rescuers dig in freezing cold after China quake kills 131

Rescuers dug through rubble for a second freezing day on Wednesday after overnight temperatures plunged well below zero, with the death toll in China's deadliest earthquake in years rising to 131.

Asian markets track another Wall St record on rate hopes

Asian stocks rallied Wednesday, following another record performance on Wall Street as traders continue to bet on the US Federal Reserve slashing interest rates several times next year.

Vietnam Airlines achieves positive financial results

Vietnam Airlines Corporation achieved positive financial results, with total consolidated revenue reaching 71.77 trillion VND (nearly 2.95 billion USD) in 2022.

China opening market for VN fruits to bring billions of dollars in exports

As China is opening its market for some Vietnamese fruits, it will bring billions of dollars in exports next year and help Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry to set new records.

Thai lawmakers to debate same-sex marriage equality

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for parliament to debate legalising same-sex unions, moving the kingdom a step closer to equalising marriage rights.

Party leader underscores foreign affairs in “Vietnamese bamboo" diplomacy

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong underlined the need to develop the diplomatic sector imbued with the identity of "Vietnamese bamboo" at the 32nd Diplomatic Conference which opened in Hanoi on December 19.

US announces Fulbright Vietnamese Student Programme academic year 2025-2026

The US Mission in Vietnam has announced the Fulbright Vietnamese Student Scholarship Programme, which offers fully-funded scholarships to study for a Master’s degree in the United States for academic year 2025-2026.

At least 127 dead in northwest China earthquake

Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes in freezing conditions on Tuesday after the country's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 127 people.

Vietnam achieves positive results in protecting ozone layer

The second phase of Vietnam's HCFC Phase-out Management Project has achieved many positive results, contributing to the protection of the ozone layer and helping the country fulfil its committed goals following the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol.

Commercial activities banned around Hoan Kiem Lake

All commercial activities organised on pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake and the neighbouring areas will be banned.

Vietnam should extend economic support programme to 2024: WB

Vietnam could consider extending the implementation of the economic support programme (2022-2023) into next year to allow its planned investments to be fully implemented, supporting aggregate demand, according to World Bank experts.

Vietnam wins three golds at Asian Youth Chess Championships 2023

The Vietnamese youth chess team secured three individual gold medals in the Blitz chess category at the ongoing Asian Youth Chess Championships 2023 which was held in Al Ain in the UAE.

Vietnam ranks 22nd among 100 best international cuisines

The nation has been placed in 22nd position in the list of 100 best cuisines in the world, as compiled by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

Principal suspended after poor meals allegations

The principal of a boarding school in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has just been suspended after reports showed that students have been left hungry after their meal portions were cut.

Purchasing power is projected to increase by about 10% during Lunar New Year 2024

Experts expect that purchasing power during the Lunar New Year 2024 holidays may increase by over 10 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Asian markets mixed as Fed officials push back on rate cut bets

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after Federal Reserve officials looked to dampen expectations for a series of interest rate cuts next year, while the yen edged up ahead of a closely watched Bank of Japan policy decision later in

More than 110 dead in northwest China earthquake

At least 111 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble.

Local student wins first prize at Int’l Graduation Project Award

Vietnamese student Tran Thi Chi from Van Lang University in Vietnam claimed first prize in the International Graduation Projects Award 2023 thanks to her project “Culture of the Sea Museum”.

VinFast, Japanese corporation shake hands on repurposing EV batteries

VinFast and Marubeni Corporation have officially announced a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities in the secondary use of EV batteries and the potential to establish a circular economy model.

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