VIETNAM TODAY

Intertnational conference talks pivoting of trade to Asia-Pacific

A hybrid international conference is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 19 - 20 to discuss the pivot of trade to Asia-Pacific and its impacts on the trade, investment, and environmental policies of economic partners in

Vietnam downgrades Covid-19 to flu-like status

Vietnam has officially downgraded the classification of Covid-19 to a Class B infectious disease from October 20 following a decision signed by Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong.

BritCham Vietnam fun run to raise money for charity

The BritCham Vietnam Charity Fun Run 2023 is due to be held on November 5 at the British University of Vietnam’s campus in Ecopark in Van Giang district of Hung Yen province, as announced on October 19 by the

Three rescued after seven hours drifting at sea

Three fishermen have just been rescued after seven hours of drifting at sea after their boat sank.

Vietnam ready to intensify multifaceted relations with Saudi Arabia: PM

Vietnam treasures and is ready to further intensify the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Asharq Economy with Bloomberg on October 19.

Nghe An farmers hit as African swine fever epidemic spreads

Authorities in the central province of Nghe An are trying to curb the African swine fever epidemic that has quickly spread in the area.

UN inspectors test Fukushima fish

UN inspectors took samples from a fish market near the Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday following the release of wastewater from the wrecked facility in August.

PM attends Vietnam-Saudi Arabia Business Forum in Riyadh

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pointed to substantial potential for Vietnam and Saudi Arabia to foster their cooperation while addressing a business forum in Riyadh on October 19 (local time).

National costume for Miss International 2023 revealed

Vietnamese representative Phuong Nhi has officially unveiled the outfit that she will wear during the National Costume Competition at the Miss International 2023 pageant, with the prestigious event currently taking place Japan.

Hanoi to host VietFood & Beverage – ProPack Vietnam 2023 in November

The 8th VietFood, Beverage and Professional Packing Machines (VietFood & Beverage – ProPack Vietnam 2023) will be held in Hanoi from November 8-11.

Transparency crucial to upgrading the stock market

The goal of upgrading the stock market by 2025 requires the concerted efforts of ministries and market members.

Well-known Dutch DJ to perform in Ho Chi Minh City

World-renowned DJ Don Diablo of the Netherlands will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City to perform at the “Ho Do” International Music Festival 2023, which is scheduled to take place on December 24.

Firetrap Hanoi apartment block begins dismantling illegal floors

The investor of a nine-storey apartment building illegally built in Hanoi's outlying district of Thach That has started demolishing floors from the site.

Quang Ninh bans water traffic ahead of Storm Sanba

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will close beaches and ban vessels from sailing from 3pm on Thursday as Storm Sanba approaches.

Bac Lieu abandoned siblings receive community support

Two poor siblings in the southern province of Bac Lieu have just received over VND370 million (USD15,053) in donations after their story was published by Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper.

North braced for strong rains, cold spell

A strong cold spell is forecasted to hit the northern region from October 20 with the lowest temperatures falling to 15 degrees Celsius in some mountainous areas.

Chinese airline increases Guangzhou-Cam Ranh flights

China Southern Airlines has announced that it would increase the number of flights on the Guangzhou - Cam Ranh route to meet the rising demand.

Vietnamese immigrant chosen as one of RoK Air Force’s national pilots

Lee Ho-jeong, 41, a Vietnamese-born marriage migrant, has become one of the four people chosen as this year’s national pilots of the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to the Republic of Korea Air Force.

Vietnam condemns violent attacks against civilians in Middle East

Vietnam strongly condemns violent attacks against civilians, said spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang, commenting on escalating tensions in the Middle East.