Vietnam's supporting industries (SI) are becoming increasingly attracting to foreign direct investment (FDI).

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.

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 will send its strongest masters to compete for team titles at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024 September 10-23 in Budapest, Hungary.

Vietnam will send 18 fighters to the Youth World Kickboxing Championships, to be held next week in Hungary.

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.

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.

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.

The remarkable growth in international tourist arrivals has contributed to positive business results for domestic airlines in the first six months of 2024.

The Ministry of Health has directed relevant units to ensure the adequate supply of vaccines, medical equipment, and supplies; and also instructed local authorities to proactively carry out immunisation activities.