VIETNAM TODAY

A record number of 103,658 new firms were established in the first eight months of this year, a rise of 2.3% year on year and 1.2 times higher than the average number for the same period during 2018-2022, reported

Around 11 tonnes of fingerlings, equal to one million baby fish have been released into Hau River to regenerate the aquaculture resources in the An Giang - Can Tho - Dong Thap region in 2023.

Many people in Hanoi waited in line for hours to receive free double-decker bus tickets cor September 2 National Day.

Hanoi has recorded the first two dengue fever fatalities, according to the Centre for Disease Control.

Storm Saola has weakened on the East Sea but still caused heavy rain for the Central Highlands and southern regions.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has freshly signed a decision to approve the national energy master plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

The complex of Hue monuments – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site – is set to open with free admission for domestic visitors during the upcoming National Day on September 2, according to details given by the Hue Monuments

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has recommended that the Government adjust down the investment of a World Bank-funded project serving forest sector modernisation and coastal resilience enhancement from the initial 195 million USD to 95 million USD.

Vietnam is among exhibitors at the 12th edition of the World Chili Pepper Trade Fair in the city of Rieti, Italy, from August 30 to September 3, showcasing not only its best chili products but also other spices like

Vietnam sent 97,234 workers abroad in the first eight months of 2023, equivalent to over 88% of the year’s target, reported the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

Authorities in the northern province of Hoa Binh have vowed to take drastic measures to curb the rampant earthworm hunting which has severely damaged the ecosystem and decreased agricultural soil quality in the area.

Two people were killed in the northern province of Ninh Binh when a car tyre suddenly exploded while being repaired.

Rooms in many hotels and homestays in Sapa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai have been fully booked for the September 2 National Day Holiday.

Dozens of wild animals in HCM City have been released into the wild after being handed over by local residents.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has announced that they will provide over 3,000 free tickets for visitors taking the city’s double-decker bus tour during the four-day National Day holiday.

Six men prod and poke at dense undergrowth in eastern Myanmar with rakes and hoes -- not farmers, but a rebel unit clearing deadly landmines from the war raging between the junta and pro-democracy fighters.

Bookings on Hanoi-HCM City flight route for the September 2 National Day Holiday has remained low.

Many streets in Hanoi have faced serious traffic jams since Thursday afternoon, one day before the four-day National Day holiday.

Markets were mixed Thursday as investors struggled to maintain momentum from Wall Street's rally, even after fresh data reinforced optimism the Federal Reserve will be able to hold off any more interest rate hikes this year.