Week-long torrential rains have caused flooding on the upstream Lo River in the northernmost province of Ha Giang and Gam River in the neighboring province of Cao Bang, killing three people and leaving several others missing. Water levels on the hydr…
Day: June 11, 2024
Da Nang official granted Laos’s third-class Freedom Order
Standing Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Council Tran Phuoc Son was granted a third-class Issara (Freedom) Order of Laos on June 11 for his remarkable contributions to the cooperation between the central city and Sekong province of Laos during …
Vietnamese exports recover in 2024, still face challenges
Vietnam’s exports to key markets in the first five months of 2024 increased by 15% over the same period last year, in which fashion, furniture and household appliances led the recovery. Export turnover of Vietnam’s textile and garment sector since th…
China remains top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy: President
Vietnam considers developing friendship and cooperative ties with China as a strategic choice and a top priority in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and diversification and multilateralisation of external relations, President To Lam…
Sea grape brings stable income to Khanh Hoa province
Japanese sea grape (Caulerpa lentillifera) was first cultivated in Vietnam 20 years ago, mainly in Khanh Hoa province. Sea grape cultivation has become a route to prosperity for many people in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa due to increased …
HCM City, Vientiane strengthen cooperation between war veterans associations
Vice Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Phuoc Loc on June 11 held a reception for a visiting delegation from the war veterans association of Vientiane, headed by the association’s President, Major General Phalom Linthong.
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New crop season in Khun Ha terraced rice field
In the new crop planting season, the northern province of Lai Chau’s Khun Ha commune terraced rice fields are full of people eagerly ploughing and planting rice seedlings. The majority of locals here are Mong ethnic, who work hard during the planting…
Politics academy enhances cooperation with Hungarian, Armenian partners
Politburo member, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang expressed his hope for enhanced cooperation with Hungarian and Armenian partners while hosting separate rec…
HCM City active in promoting Vietnam – Russia ties: official
Through an arsenal of economic – tourism projects and robust delegation exchanges, Ho Chi Minh City has been a leading locality in promoting the Vietnam – Russia relations, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan said on June 11…