Fireworks light up Vietnam's Hanoi for Capital Liberation Day
HANOI: Fireworks lit up the sky over Hanoi on Saturday night (Oct 10) as the Vietnamese capital celebrated the 72nd anniversary of Capital Liberation Day, state media outlet Vietnam Television (VTV) reported.
Safari park plan sparks fresh wave of resident angst in Vietnam
HANOI: In the rolling hills of Ba Vi mountain range just outside Hanoi, the planned construction of a new safari park is causing consternation among residents and has sparked a backlash against the development of an area of great natural beauty.
Cambodia, Vietnam sign pacts to boost bilateral cooperation
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Vietnam signed a series of bilateral cooperation pacts on Friday (Oct 9) to expand ties in trade, public security, drug enforcement, and education, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said.
Vietnam-Cambodia trade gathers pace towards US$20bil target
HANOI: Trade between Vietnam and Cambodia continues to grow, remaining a bright spot and a key pillar of bilateral cooperation as the two countries aim to raise two-way trade to US$20 billion in the coming years
Hanoi adorned in red ahead of Vietnam Liberation Day
HANOI: Streets across Hanoi are decorated with national flags, banners and slogans in the run-up to the 72nd anniversary of Capital Liberation Day.
Laos, Vietnam agree to bolster ties, ink 11 cooperation agreements
VIENTIANE: The governments of Laos and Vietnam have agreed to cement ties and signed 11 cooperation documents when the prime ministers of the two countries met for talks in Vientiane.
Vietnam ranks among world’s top 10 favourite countries in 2026
HANOI: Vietnam has ranked 10th among the world's 20 most favourite countries in 2026, with 92.99 points by the the renowned US travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) reported on Thursday (Oct 8).
Cats – friends, not food
Police in Ho Chi Minh City arrested 12 men suspected of operating a citywide ring that stole and resold about 2,700 cats for meat, Vietnamese state media said.
Vietnam’s Long Thanh Airport faces uphill battle to open on time
HO CHI MINH CITYI: Vietnam's new Long Thanh International Airport faces significant challenges to meet its December opening deadline, prompting the government to order round-the-clock construction to get the project completed on time.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to make English second language in schools
HO CHI MINH CITY: HCM City is forging a road map to gradually establish English as a second language in schools, building a comprehensive bilingual ecosystem by 2045 through teacher development, integrated curricula, and immersive learning environments.
