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Top leader urges stronger planning, governance reforms to build modern infrastructure

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 6 called for strong reforms of infrastructure planning and development, stressing that infrastructure has become a decisiv... Read More


Over 1 billion Weixin Pay users can make QR code payments in Vietnam

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), and Weixin Pay (also known as WeChat Pay) on Aug... Read More


Vietnam cuts retail fuel prices on August 6

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- Retail prices of all major fuel products were adjusted from 3pm on August 6, lowering gasoline and fuel oil prices while raising diesel prices, according to a joint decision by the Mi... Read More


Legislators review investment plans for major infrastructure projects

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- Lawmakers on August 6 reviewed proposals on the investment policy for the Ring Road 5 project in the Hanoi Capital Region and adjustments to the investment policy for the Lao Cai - Ha... Read More


Thailand's top legislator attends exhibition marking 50 years of bilateral diplomatic ties

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram attended the opening ceremony of an exhibition entitled "Woven Ties - 50 Years ... Read More


Vietnamese, Malaysian Defence Ministers hold talks in Hanoi, seek to enhance bilateral ties

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with Malaysian Minister of Defence Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin after chairing an offi... Read More


Vietfood & Beverage - ProPack Vietnam 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Aug. 6 -- The annual Vietfood & Beverage - ProPack Vietnam 2026 exhibition opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on August 6, bringing toge... Read More


Green, responsible tourism gains ground in Vietnam

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- In a new era, the tourism industry stands at a turning point, where economic growth must go hand in hand with human-centred and sustainable values. The 11th annual Travel & Sustainabi... Read More


Vietnam, Russian veterans reaffirm enduring bonds of wartime solidarity

Moscow, Aug. 6 -- The 53rd get-together of Russian military experts who provided support for Vietnam during wartime was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow on August 5. The event was attended by ... Read More


Cambodia, Malaysia agree to expand agricultural cooperation

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 6 -- Cambodia and Malaysia have agreed to expand cooperation in the agricultural sector, according to a press release issued by Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internatio... Read More