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Institutional reform helps accelerate national target programme

Phu Tho, Aug. 3 -- After completing an overhaul of its implementation apparatus and issuing key guiding documents, the northern province of Phu Tho is shifting its national target programme on new-sty... Read More


Impressive growth poses macroeconomic balancing challenge: experts

Hanoi, Aug. 3 -- International institutions have described Vietnam's economic performance in the first half of 2026 as impressive, marked by stronger and more broad-based growth. However, rapid expans... Read More


Vietnam to host Miss Heritage Global 2026 as Asia's first, crown unveiled

Da Nang, Aug. 3 -- The Miss Heritage Global 2026 organising committee on August 3 revealed the official crown and event details, setting the grand finale for October 7 in the central coastal city of D... Read More


Vietnamese traditional martial arts festival opens with spectacular performances

Gia Lai, Aug. 3 -- Thousands of residents, visitors and enthusiasts were treated to a spectacular parade of martial arts masters and practitioners at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Fest... Read More


Draft policy encourages people to prepare for old age from middle age

Hanoi, Aug. 3 -- The Ministry of Health has proposed, for the first time, providing people aged 40 and above with knowledge and practical skills to prepare for old age under a draft circular guiding t... Read More


Reference exchange rate up 20 VND at week's beginning

Hanoi, Aug. 3 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,358 VND/USD on August 3, up 20 VND from the last working day of the previous week. With the current trading band ... Read More


Rare dual-gene lung cancer case responds well to precision treatment in Da Nang

Da Nang, Aug. 3 -- The Da Nang Oncology Hospital has successfully treated a patient with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carrying both EGFR and ALK gene mutations simultaneously - an exceptionally ... Read More


Malaysia's tourism industry set for windfall from F1 race

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3 -- Tourist arrivals in Malaysia are expected to surge as Formula One (F1) fans from around the world flock to the country for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026, to be held a... Read More


Over 43,000 legal normative documents reviewed

Hanoi, Aug. 3 -- As of July 30, ministries, agencies and localities had conducted a preliminary review of more than 43,000 legal normative documents nationwide, identifying provisions that need to be ... Read More


Villages, residential groups cut by 46.33% after restructuring: Government's press briefing

Hanoi, Aug. 3 -- Vietnam has cut the number of villages and residential groups nationwide by 46.33%, eliminating 41,511 units to bring the total down to 48,078 from 89,589, Deputy Minister of Home Aff... Read More