Health experts have shared the latest knowledge on the impact of pneumococcal diseases in adults and the effectiveness of conjugate pneumococcal vaccines.

Southern localities are preparing conditions to bring their advantages into full play to attract tourists over the upcoming four-day National Day holiday (August 31-September 3) – the last long break this year.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has commended outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador to Vietnam Sajeewa Umanga Mendis for his pivotal role in developing the bilateral ties during his tenure of office.

The visit to Vietnam from August 24-30 by President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines is of important significance, contributing to a deeper and more practical relationship between the two legislative bodies and making it a key pillar in the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, said Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Committee for Foreign Affairs Le Thu Ha.

The Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day 2024 (AI4VN) opened in Hanoi on August 23 with a plenary session highlighting the remarkable strides made by Vietnam in artificial intelligence (AI).

The second Krong Pak durian festival will be held from August 31 to September 2 in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, aiming to honour durian growers, attract investment and promote the development of a sustainable durian ecosystem.

The PBA-LPBA SY Bazaar Hanoi Open 2024 is being held at Grand Plaza Ha Noi Hotel from August 19-25, marking the first time the PBA tour, the world’s leading three-cushion billiards tournament, has been taking place in Vietnam.

Mobile internet speed in Vietnam increased by 1.4 times in July compared to March, with upload processes sped up by 1.2 times, according to the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Singaporean Permanent Secretary of Defence Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 15th Singapore-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in Singapore on August 22.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) held a gathering on August 23 to mark the 59th National Day of the Republic of Singapore (August 9, 1965-2024).