VIETNAM TODAY

First Zero Plastic Waste Resort in Vietnam announced

Silk Sense Hoi An River Resort has become the first Zero Plastic Waste Resort in Vietnam by utilising eco-friendly materials and completely eliminating plastic waste from the local environment, with no more single-use plastics being used on site.

US President wraps up State visit to Vietnam

US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. on September 11 concluded his two-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Transport Ministry disburses $2 billion for projects, half of the year's target in first eight months

The Ministry of Transport by the end of August had disbursed about VNĐ49.7 trillion (US$2 billion) out of the total public investment capital plan assigned by the Prime Minister of more than VNĐ95.2 trillion ($3.96 billion).

NA Chairman meets with US President

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. in Hanoi in the afternoon of September 11.

Vietnamese State leader meets President Joe Biden

President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 11 for US President Joseph R. Biden Jr. who paid a state visit to Vietnam following the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Vietjet, US’s Carlyle sign MoU for aircraft funding

Vietjet and the US-based leading aviation finance and asset management company - Carlyle Group - on September 11 signed a Memorandum of Understanding for aircraft funding worth 550 million USD.

Climber survives plunge on 'deadly' New Zealand mountain

A climber who plunged 600 metres (1,970 feet) down the side of one of New Zealand's most dangerous mountains was "exceptionally lucky" to survive after landing on snow, police said Monday.

Vietnam consistently regards US as partner of strategic importance: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance on regarding the US as a partner of strategic importance while meeting with US President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. in Hanoi on September 11.

Vietnam, US agree to turn investment, innovation into important pillar of new partnership

Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh and US President Jose Biden have agreed to turn technology, innovation, and investment into a truly new important pillar of the countries’ freshly established comprehensive strategic partnership.

Disabled Bac Lieu man receives help to support small daughter

A disabled man in the southern province of Bac Lieu has just received financial help to build a new house and support his little daughter after his wife left them.

DFC committed to grant USD100 million loan to TPBank

TPBank has partnered with the DFC to promote comprehensive financing during the visit of President Joe Biden to Vietnam.

Higher rates remain a risk for emerging East Asia borrowers

Governments and central banks in emerging East Asia need to stay vigilant to guard against potential financial risk associated with higher interest rates, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank.

Vietnam, US issue Joint Leaders’ Statement

Leaders of Vietnam and the US have issued a Joint Leaders’ Statement on elevating the Vietnam-US ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of President Joseph Biden’s State visit to Vietnam from September 10-11.

Vice President begins official visit to Mozambique

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and her entourage arrived in Maputo capital, Mozambique, on September 10 evening (local time), beginning a four-day official visit to the African country.

Two children die in HCM City house fire

Two children have died in a fire that broke out at their house in Go Vap District in HCM City early Monday morning.

E-visa policy facilitates foreigners travelling to Vietnam

The new e-visa application, which came into force on August 15 at more than a dozen of land border gates across Vietnam, has facilitated the arrival of more foreigners.

ADB, GreenYellow sign deal for commercial and industrial rooftop solar in Vietnam

ADB, GreenYellow have signed a loan agreement of up to $13.8 million for rooftop photovoltaic solar systems to help increase the supply of clean and affordable energy for commercial and industrial consumers in Vietnam.

Vietnamese billiards players make world history

Vietnamese cueist Bao Phuong Vinh exceled his teammate Tran Quyet Chien in the final of the World Championship 3-Cushion 2023 in Ankara, Turkey, winning the title for the first time in history on September 10.

Canada's Trudeau stuck in India after aircraft breaks down

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his entire delegation were forced to extend their stay in New Delhi for the G20 summit by an extra day Sunday when his aircraft broke down, Canadian officials confirmed.

Đồng Nai seeks human-elephant coexistence

The Humane Society International in Vietnam has coordinated with Đồng Nai Province to pilot an Elephant Conservation Project that sets up cameras to learn more about the animals and monitor conflict between them and people.

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