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Vietnam gains nearly US$5.93 million from SOE sell-offs
The Government earned over VND149 billion (US$5.93 million) from capital divestment at four State-owned enterprises during January – July, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said on August 12.
Russia unveils monument to Vietnamese volunteer soldiers
A monument to the Vietnamese volunteer soldiers participating in the defence of Moscow in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) was unveiled at Patriot Park in the suburb of the Russian capital on August 12.
Supporting industries become more attractive
Vietnam's supporting industries (SI) are becoming increasingly attracting to foreign direct investment (FDI).
Poor schools access to drinkable water in new school year
Lifestart Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation based in Hoi An City and originating from Australia, has provided ten clean water filtration systems and water tanks to underprivileged schools in the mountainous Bac Tra My and Phuoc Son districts of central Quang Nam province.
Vietnam pushes for cultural ties at ASEAN-China Week
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ho An Phong is attending the ASEAN-China Week that opened in the Chinese province of Shanxi on August 12.
Vietnam’s grandmasters to vie for Chess Olympiad 2024 top places
Vietnam will send its strongest masters to compete for team titles at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024 September 10-23 in Budapest, Hungary.
Young kickboxers to compete at world championships
Vietnam will send 18 fighters to the Youth World Kickboxing Championships, to be held next week in Hungary.
Vietnamese tourism space launched in Brunei
The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei launched a space introducing Vietnam's tourism at the Brunei International Airport on August 11, aiming to promote the image of the Vietnamese nation, people, and culture to Brunei and international friends.
Vietnam coffee prices decline amid market fluctuations
At the beginning of the week, coffee prices continued their downward trend, averaging at VND118,400 (US$4.75) per kilo in the Central Highlands - the largest coffee growing area in the country, according to giacaphe.com.
Quang Tri artistic programme honours fallen soldiers, desire for peace
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Tri on August 11 organised an artistic programme at the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Special Historical Site and the Thach Han River lantern wharf to honour fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for national liberation and freedom and deliver a message on the desire for peace.
