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Temporary visa waiver sparks surge in European travel interest
VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda has reported a sharp rise in interest among travelers from Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic following Vietnam’s rollout of a temporary visa exemption for nationals of these countries.
Tropical depression to strengthen into typhoon on July 18, keep gathering force
VOV.VN - A tropical depression off the coast of the Philippines is forecast to move quickly, strengthen into a typhoon, and enter the East Sea by the night of July 18, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Centre (NCHMF).
Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City exceed US$5.2 billion in first half
VOV.VN - Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached an estimated US$5.23 billion in the first six months of 2025, up 22% year-on-year, according to statistics from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
Da Nang postpones Ngoc Linh Ginseng International Festival to 2026
VOV.VN - The city of Da Nang will postpone the first Ngoc Linh Ginseng and Medicinal Herbs International Festival, originally planned for 2025, to a more suitable time in 2026, according to the Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Environment.
Hanoi to pilot petrol-powered motorbike ban starting Jan. 1, 2026
VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi plans to pilot restrictions on petrol-powered motorbikes from January 1 to June 30, 2026, in certain downtown areas, as part of a broader roadmap to eventually ban fossil-fueled vehicles and transition to cleaner transportation.
Vietnam’s credit conditions to remain stable in H2
Vietnam’s credit conditions will remain stable in the second half of 2025, supported by proactive fiscal measures and ongoing institutional reforms, according to analysts of the Vietnam Investors Service (VIS) Rating, an affiliate of Moody’s.
Vietnam, South Africa eye stronger parliamentary cooperation
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh met with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, and held talks with Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Annelie Lotriet in Cape Town on July 16, as part of his official visit to South Africa from July 13 - 16.
US values Vietnam’s cooperation in search for missing American servicemen
VOV.VN - Kelly McKeague, director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) under the US Department of Defense, has valued the support and cooperation from the Government and people of Vietnam in the humanitarian effort to search for American servicemen missing in action during the past war.
Thai group opens 43rd shopping mall in Vietnam
Central Retail Vietnam, a member of Thai retail giant Central Retail, officially inaugurated the GO! Hung Yen Shopping Centre in the northern province of Hung Yen on July 16, marking its 43rd location in Vietnam.
Vietnamese firms to continue presence at 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in China
Following a strong impression at the 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE 2024), the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will lead a business delegation to the 4th GDTE, scheduled to take place from September 23–29 in Hangzhou, China.