Typhoon Bebinca weakened to a tropical low-pressure system when it made landfall in Vietnam on August 17, but heavy rains left severe consequences in the provinces of Son La, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An.

The Ministry of Health has reported that nearly one million Vietnamese people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV).

Top Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien is confident she will change her medal’s colour at the upcoming Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia.

The Government is trying to reduce the cost of goods transport in the country to make logistics more competitive and one of the economic spearheads.

As internet users can access a vast pool of information online, one of the challenges facing digital marketing companies is how to create relevant advertising that targets the right customers, experts said at a Vietnam Online Marketing Forum held in HCM City on August 15.

Vietnamese pho has been named the world’s 20th best food experience by world travel guide book publisher the Lonely Planet.

The third VTV International Cycling Tournament – Ton Hoa Sen Cup – was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15.

The central province of Quang Nam has agreed a pre-feasibility study for the development of an International Education City in Nam Hoi An with proposed investment of VND1.5 trillion (US$66 million).

Vietnam’s rising usage of mobile devices and the internet have led to great opportunities for digital and online advertising, experts said at a conference on advertising on August 10 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health has asked rabies vaccine suppliers and importers to ensure stockpiles are built up to meet increasing demand.