VIETNAM TODAY

President highlights requirements of future trade, investment at APEC CEO Summit

Ensuring a fair, transparent and efficient international trading system is crucial in a global “playground”, stated President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc while highlighting major requirements and characteristics of trade and investment activities.

President meets Thai NA leader

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met President of the Thai National Assembly Chuan Leekpai in Bangkok on November 17 within the framework of his official visit to Thailand.

Vietnam Airlines among top 10 best brands in Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines has been voted by consumers as one of the 10 best brands in Vietnam and the most introduced brand this year, according to information released by international research and data analytics firm YouGov.

South Korean city bids to host World Expo 2030

The South Korean city of Busan is making their best preparations as it bids to become a host for the World Expo 2030.

Mass fish deaths continue in Hanoi's West Lake

Fish have continued to die in Hanoi’s West Lake for over three months and no solutions have been able to curb the problem.

Hanoi shops, restaurants in Hanoi prepare for 2022 World Cup

Shops and restaurants in Hanoi are preparing to attract customers during the World Cup 2022.

Activities planned for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

The National Traffic Safety Committee will organise a range of activities across the country in response to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims that falls on November 20 this year.

Three Vietnamese among top 1,000 global scientists

Three Vietnamese have been named in a list of 1,000 leading global scientists in terms of research publications over the last 13 years.

Three die in Thanh Hoa traffic accident

Three young men died after their motorbike collided with a truck on Wednesday evening in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa.

Solutions sought to further exploit niche markets in Europe

A conference was held in Tam Ky city of the central province of Quang Nam to seek ways to exploit promising and niche markets in the European Union basing on advantages from the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement.

Birthplace information to be added back in Vietnamese new passports

The National Assembly has officially agreed to add place of birth information back into Vietnamese new passports, following rejections from a number of countries earlier this year.

WB: Vietnam’s industrial production, retail sales slide in October

Vietnam’s industrial production and retail sales slided down in October due to stalled demand at home and abroad, according to the Vietnam Macro Monitoring report released by the World Bank in Hanoi.

Vietnam confirms additional 502 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday

An additional 502 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Wednesday, raising the national tally to over 11.50 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

NA Chairman to attend AIPA-43, visit Cambodia, the Philippines

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will attend the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly and make a tour of Cambodia and the Philippines from November 19 to 25.

Straw-burning plagues flights at Hanoi airport

Straw burning in Hanoi’s outlying district of Soc Son is posing safety threats to flights at Noi Bai International Airport.

President starts Thailand visit, attendance in 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on November 16, starting an official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

US ambassador optimistic about growing strategic partnership with Vietnam

US ambassador to Vietnam, Marc Knapper, expressed optimism about upgrading US-Vietnam relations to a higher leve as the two countries are going to celebrate a decade of the strategic partnership.

Khanh Hoa issues master plan for Nha Trang Bay restoration

The People's Committee of Khanh Hoa south-central province has just issued a master plan to preserve and restore coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay.

HCM City boosts education-training with Australia’s Northern Territory

Ho Chi Minh City is keen on ramping up co-operation with the Australian state the Northern Territory, with a specific focus on education and training, including the building of education facilities to Australian standards in Vietnam.