The Vietnamese Embassy and the union of Vietnamese associations in Japan are exerting citizen protection efforts after two Vietnamese workers went missing while fishing off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture on October 12.

Newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai paid a courtesy call to President of the Mexican Senate Gerardo Fernandez Noroña on October 15.

The General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health has called for proactive measures to detect and prevent the entry of Marburg virus disease, a highly contagious Ebola-like virus, into Vietnam.

With its advantages in unique natural and cultural resources, along with attractive event organisation costs, Vietnam is gradually emerging as a wedding destination worldwide, especially after many super-rich couples from India have chosen Vietnam for their lavish events.

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man’s choosing Laos as the first destination of his first trip abroad in his new role is a vivid demonstration for the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples, Vice Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Sounthone Xayachack has said.

The Vietnamese sugar industry has led the region in sugar productivity for the first time, according to the Vietnam Sugarcane and Sugar Association (VSSA).

A workshop to promote inclusive business in agriculture in Vietnam and an incubator programme for supporting organisations and inclusive business enterprises aiming for international recognition was held by the Agency for Enterprise Development (AED) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the ASEAN Secretariat and relevant units on October 15 in Hanoi.

Big merger and acquisition (M&A) deals seen in the market recently have signaled a busy period in the rest of the year when the legal corridor becomes smoother.

The northern province of Thai Nguyen is aiming to become an attractive destination for US investors in sectors like education, health care, culture, and especially semiconductors, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Trinh Viet Hung has affirmed.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam paid floral tribute and offered incense to fallen heroes at Quang Tri Ancient Citadel special relic site in the central province of Quang Tri on October 15.