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Vietnam pushes diversification, added value to expand rice sector
Vietnam pushes diversification, added value to expand rice sector Published on: Sunday, September 14, 2025 Published on: Sun, Sep 14, 2025 By: Vietnam News Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Rice packed for export at Loc Troi Group. (Pic: VNA/Viet Nam...

Vietnam sets 2030 target to recycle 70 per cent of industrial waste
Vietnam sets 2030 target to recycle 70 per cent of industrial waste The government has set ambitious recycling and waste management targets as part of its newly approved environmental industry development initiative. A factory in Minh Hung - South...

Vietnam taps global expertise to develop high-speed railway
Hanoi (VNA) – Embarking on the North – South high-speed rail project, Vietnam is drawing on international practices and advanced technologies to ensure the success of the unprecedented project. As the focal point of the network of advanced and...

US’s import ban rocks Vietnam’s seafood industry
Vietnam’s seafood industry is facing an unprecedented challenge as the US has declined to acknowledge Vietnam’s equivalence to 12 seafood harvesting methods under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which can cause a loss of half a billion...

War movie made by Vietnam's military a box office blockbuster
Media & Entertainment Film grosses more than twice Hollywood hits during period of 'peak patriotism' "Red Rain" was released to coincide with celebrations of Vietnam's 80th anniversary of independence. Moviegoers' excitement was fueled by...

8 Israeli tourists hurt in Vietnam bus crash
Eight Israeli tourists were injured overnight, between Saturday and Sunday, in a traffic accident in Vietnam. The incident occurred in Quảng Ngãi province in central-southern Vietnam when the bus carrying the tourists collided with a truck. The...

Korean and Vietnam war veterans on latest Freedom Honor Flight
The start of a full day of activities for 101 veterans began even before the sun was up. They are part of the thirty-third Freedom Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. as a way to say thank you for their service. 100 Vietnam-era and one Korean War...
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam : Sept 14, 2025
INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO VISITS BALI FLOOD VICTIMS AFTER WORST DISASTER IN A DECADE -- JAKARTA GLOBE President Prabowo Subianto walked through the narrow alleys of Jalan Gajah Mada in Denpasar on Saturday to meet residents affected by severe flooding,...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam : Sept 14, 2025
INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO VISITS BALI FLOOD VICTIMS AFTER WORST DISASTER IN A DECADE -- JAKARTA GLOBE President Prabowo Subianto walked through the narrow alleys of Jalan Gajah Mada in Denpasar on Saturday to meet residents affected by severe flooding,...
Adventures of Crickid takes Vietnamese storytelling global

Vietnam's 80th National Day celebrated in France
Paris (VNA) – Vietnam is not only a reliable partner but also an active and responsible member of the international community, committed to making greater contributions to global affairs, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang affirmed at...

Vietnam – Cuba bonds: 52 years of unparalleled brotherhood
Havana (VNA) – Fifty-two years ago, in September 1973, when Vietnam’s Quang Tri province was still scarred by the ravages of war, Fidel Castro Ruz, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, became the first and only foreign head of state to...

Vietnam – Hessen cooperation enriches bilateral relations
Berlin (VNA) – Vietnamese Consul General in Frankfurt am Main Luu Xuan Dong on September 11 had a working session with Astrid Wallmann, President of the Hessian State Parliament, which coincided with the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam...
Vietnamese language lessons in Laos keep culture alive

Varanasi to Vietnam, Indians high on festive getaways
The travel and tourism sector has its hands full this festive season with high demand. And, with Diwali being a long weekend, the sector is poised for multi-day, multi-generational getaways. Moreover, with travel set to become cheaper with the new...

Vietnamese artisans gain global exposure through tourism experiences
The tourism industry plays a growing role in supporting the preservation and promotion of the culture and traditions of the communities it works with, placing local livelihoods and traditions at the heart of its operations. For the first time, the...

Vietnam Accelerates IPOs, Enables Higher Foreign Stock Ownership
Vietnam is rolling out a series of regulatory reforms aimed at attracting more overseas investors into its stock market, which has outperformed regional peers this year. A newly-issued decree eliminates the ability of public companies to...

Vietnamese still pay price
Vietnamese still pay price Published: September 13, 2025 I recall years ago when I sat in the church pew on a Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Our church coordinator read the announcement: All the men and women...

Exclusive first look at new Vietnamese street food restaurant in St Albans
Pho Café invited its first customers this afternoon (September 11) for a "soft opening". If you cannot make it for tomorrow's official launch, the Herts Advertiser has behind-the-scenes photos of the restaurant. The brainchild of Stephen and...

Vietnam’s journey to build tourism brand through global ambassadors
Hanoi (VNA) - More than a decade ago, when Vietnam’s tourism industry first began to focus on shaping a national brand, the idea of appointing “tourism ambassadors” emerged, opening the door to a fresh and creative approach to international...