Report: Vietnam accelerates island-building in disputed South China Sea
Vivien Bernardino Vietnam appears to have accelerated construction of artificial islands in the Spratly Islands since the beginning of the…
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Typhoon Wipha causes $144mn in damage in Vietnam’s Nghe An
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Typhoon Wipha caused nearly VND3.8 trillion ($144 million) in damage in Vietnam's Nghe An Province, according to local…
Major exporter Vietnam’s rice imports reach $1bn
Vietnam spent around $1 billion on rice imports in the first seven months of this year, reducing the…
International news: Vietnam launches first double-decker train for Hanoi tours
Tourists will have a unique way to explore the capital of Vietnam and the nearby province of Bac…
International news: Hanoi attracts 2.8 million tourists in July
Vietnam's capital Hanoi, attracted 2.8 million tourists in July, marking an increase of 10.3% year-on-year, according to its…
Groups urge creation of langur conservation area in Vietnam
Environmental groups in Vietnam have urgently proposed setting up a conservation area in Kim Bang district, Ninh Binh…
Sighting of newborn wild elephant in Vietnam reserve boosts conservation hopes
A newborn wild elephant was recently photographed in Vietnam, a promising development in the Southeast Asian country's efforts…
Egypt, Vietnam elevate relationship during visit to Cairo
KC Maderia President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong were beaming with enthusiasm as both countries leveled up…
Vietnam proposes incentives for women, families to boost birth rate
Vietnam's Ministry of Health (MoH) has put forward a plan to allocate VND650 billion (US$25.5 million) to support…
Movie news: Bollywood crew arrives in Vietnam to begin filming ‘Silaa’
A Bollywood crew has arrived in Vietnam’s Quang Tri province to begin filming Silaa, the first Indian movie…
Bollywood news: Indian film ‘SILAA’ to feature world’s largest known cave
The Indian film "SILAA," with a production budget of about $4 million, will feature the largest known cave…
Film news: Jung Il-woo to visit Vietnam for ‘Leaving Mom’ film promotion
South Korean actor Jung Il-woo has confirmed his upcoming visit to Vietnam from July 30 to 31 to…
Vietnam shares 2017 APEC hosting experience with South Korea ahead of 2025 Summit
Ciara Mina Vietnam's efforts and achievements in hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week are expected to…
Vietnam sees tourism spike amid global music events
With massive performances by worldwide musicians like BLACKPINK, Westlife, and G-Dragon drawing tens of thousands of fans in…
Film news: DANAFF III announces organising committee line-up
Vietnam’s Da Nang People's Committee has officially announced the organising committee for the upcoming third edition of the…
Ancient boats unearthed in Vietnam may date to Ly and Tran dynasties, experts say
Archaeologists have suggested that the ancient boats recently discovered in the Red River Delta province of Bac Ninh…
Air pollution in Vietnam’s capital expected to persist through April
Environmental specialists have warned that air pollution in Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi, is expected to continue until the…
Vietnam expected to enter aged society by 2038, health ministry says
The Ministry of Health has projected that Vietnam will enter the aged population stage by 2038. Minister of…
Amanda Nguyen makes history as first Vietnamese woman in space
For Vietnamese-American astronaut and civil rights champion, Amanda Nguyen, the only way is up – literally and figuratively.
Vietnamese singer Hoa Minzy’s ‘Bac Bling’ MV passes 120m views
Vietnamese singer Hoa Minzy's music video (MV) for "Bac Bling" has surpassed 124 million views on YouTube just…
Asia Golf Tourism Convention welcomes delegates from over 30 countries
Around 450 delegates from 33 countries have attended the Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2025, including official members…
Vietnamese city reviews World Bank-funded flood resilience project
Can Tho city officials recently held a meeting with representatives from the World Bank and the Swiss government…
Growth of Vietnam’s largest economic hub below expectations
Vietnam's largest economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), recorded a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate…
Unearthing Vietnam’s maritime history: Ancient boats discovered in Bac Ninh
Two ancient boats have been uncovered during an excavation project at a fish pond in the Red River…