At Least 5 Killed in Vietnam as Typhoon Kajiki Floods Hanoi, Local Reports Say

Vietnam Airlines launches special program in celebration of National Day

Passengers will enjoy limited-edition boarding passes, specially designed National Day meals, and the song “Duong chung ta di” (The path we follow) played as the plane taxis. This program not only offers a unique experience for passengers but also...

Mini Labubu dolls available on Lazada in S’pore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam from Aug 29

SINGAPORE - Labubu fans in Singapore keen to get their hands on the miniature versions of the wildly popular ugly-cute dolls can soon buy them on Lazada from 10am on Aug 29. The Mini Labubu will be launched on the online retail platform at 10am...

Special stamp exhibition marks Vietnam's 80th National Day

HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, in collaboration with the Viet Stamp Club, opened a stamp exhibition on August 27 themed “80 years of Vietnam reaching out to the world” to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August...

Central Vietnam promoted as multi-experience destination for Indonesian travelers

Jakarta (VNA) – A tourism programme showcasing Central Vietnam as a diverse and attractive destination was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 27. The event was co-organised by the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hue...

Lao ambassador congratulates Vietnam’s Defence Ministry on 80th National Day

Hanoi (VNA) – Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defence, on August 27 hosted Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh, who visited the ministry’s headquarters in Hanoi to extend greetings on the 80th anniversary...

Typhoon Kajiki leaves five dead and three missing, wreaks havoc across northern, central Vietnam

Hanoi (VNA) – Typhoon Kajiki and its subsequent circulation left five dead, three missing, 47 injured and a trail of destruction across northern and central Vietnam by 16:00 on August 27, according to the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster...

"Like the actual Vietnam veterans": Ben Stiller reveals why they made a controversial comedy film, Tropic Thunder

17 years ago, Tropic Thunder was released in theaters, but the movie continues to spark discussions regarding its comedy, controversy, and the Hollywood industry it spoofed. In 2008, the action-comedy broke box office records and became a...

Vietnam will switch to fuel blended with ethanol to increase U.S. exports

Vietnam plans to switch to ethanol-blended fuel from next year. This will allow the Southeast Asian nation to import corn and ethanol from the United States. According to documents reviewed by the ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade...

Vietnam, Maldives set sights on enhanced all-round cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Trinh Thi Tam made a working visit to the Maldives from August 22 to 26, on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries...

Vietnam to compete at Asian Youth MMA Championships 2025

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) has announced that it is sending a delegation to the Asian Youth Mixed Martial Arts Championships 2025, set for August 27–31 in Manama, Bahrain. This is the first continental youth...

Vietnam, Portugal step up education cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – The University of Economics and Business (UEB) under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Faculty of Economics (FEP) under Portugal’s University of Porto will bolster multi-faceted cooperation under a freshly signed...

Vietnam, Panama celebrate half a century of friendship, cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Panama are set to further consolidate and expand their cooperation both within bilateral and multilateral frameworks, thanks to the sustained efforts of successive generations, a Panamanian diplomat has affirmed. Speaking...

Vietnamese players advance to second round in world badminton championship

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Unseeded players Nguyen Thuy Linh and Vu Thi Trang of Vietnam secured second round's slots in the TotalEnergies Badminton World Federation Championships 2025 in Paris, France. Former Olympian Trang needed just 30 minutes to...

Vietnam Airlines launches special programme in celebration of National Day

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines on August 26 officially launched the special programme “Cat canh tu hao Vietnam” (Take off with pride of Vietnam) on flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, part of the 80th National Day anniversary (September 2,...

Vietnam’s capital market: Reform-driven momentum

Hanoi (VNA) - Recent developments in Vietnam’s stock market reflect more than investor enthusiasm. Surging capital inflows signal broader economic ambitions and ongoing reforms designed to advance the country’s capital market to a new height....

Vietnamese banks standing strong although risks remain

Vietnamese banks standing strong although risks remain Vietnam’s banking sector has been a key facilitator as well as beneficiary of the country’s robust economic growth. We forecast total system outstanding loans to double by the end of this year...

Indians flock to offbeat destinations: Seychelles and Vietnam see strongest rise

Indians are increasingly heading to lesser-known destinations, with travel insurance purchases for such trips growing nearly 45% in the past two to three years, according to Policybazaar. Countries like Seychelles, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Fiji are...

Vietnam to make switch to ethanol-blended fuel in move to boost US imports

(Refiles to change slug, no changes to text) HANOI :Vietnam is planning to switch completely to ethanol-blended gasoline from next year, opening up the possibility for the Southeast Asian country to import more ethanol and corn from the United...

China, Vietnam tensions rise in South China Sea

Vietnam accelerated island-building efforts in contested waters of the South China Sea, drawing a rebuke from Beijing and concentrating attention on a growing maritime dispute. China said it would take “necessary measures” to combat the Vietnamese...