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Flash floods, landslides leave 10 dead or missing in Dien Bien

Dien Bien, Aug. 1 -- Torrential rains from the night of July 31 to early August 1 triggered flash floods and landslides across several communes in Dien Bien province, leaving at least two people dead ... Read More


EVFTA fuels growth but demands more to unlock full potential: Ambassador

Brussels, July 31 -- The EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), now in its fifth year, remains a crucial tool to foster the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the European Union (EU), said ... Read More


Thai lower house approves repeal of military junta's key orders

Bangkok, July 31 -- Thailand's House of Representatives on July 30 approved the repeal of 55 major orders issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the previous military junta. The mo... Read More


Vietnam's green transport push hits roadblocks as motorbikes, cars clog streets: expert

London, July 31 -- Major urban areas like Hanoi are grappling with steep technological and socio-economic hurdles in their bid to shift toward greener transportation, with motorbikes and private cars ... Read More


Vietnam's economy roars to decade-high 7.52% growth in H1, signals strong momentum

Hanoi, July 31 -- Vietnam's economy surged in the first half of 2025, clocking decade-high growth of 7.52%, outpacing global forecasts and cementing its status as a standout performer amid a turbulent... Read More


UNESCO offers assistance to protect cultural heritage in Cambodia, Thailand

Phnom Penh, July 31 -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has offered technical assistance to Cambodia and Thailand to help protect and preserve cultural her... Read More


Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival

Hanoi, July 31 -- A vibrant celebration of traditional culture will run from August 1 to 29 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay, Hanoi, said the Department of Cul... Read More


Deputy PM, FM receives Cambodian ambassador

Hanoi, July 31 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chea Kimtha in Hanoi on July 31. Praising the strong develo... Read More


NA Chairman trips to Senegal, Morocco, Switzerland promote Vietnam's cooperation with Africa, Europe

Hanoi, July 31 -- The official visits to Senegal and Morocco by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his working trip to attend the sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and bilate... Read More


Prime Minister requests completing 3,000 km of expressways by year-end

Hanoi, July 31 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 31 chaired the 19th meeting of the State Steering Committee for National Key Transport Projects, urging ministries, sectors, and localities to ... Read More