Tag: Vietnam
Crude oil reserves seen as key to Vietnam’s energy security in an uncertain world
VOV.VN - As global volatility intensifies, energy security is emerging as a top priority worldwide, including in Vietnam, where crude oil reserves are no longer just about ensuring supply but increasingly about safeguarding broader economic resilience.
Rare whale pod of over 100 spotted near Phu Quy Island
VOV.VN - A large pod of whales, estimated to number more than 100, was spotted off the coast of Phu Quy Island on April 5, in what local divers described as a rare and remarkable encounter.
3.7-magnitude earthquake hits central Vietnam, no damage reported
VOV.VN - A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mang But commune in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, on April 5, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geosciences.
PM Chinh pushes for deeper cooperation with China
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei at the Government Headquarters in Hanoi on April 5, calling for stronger bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
Hanoi tops Vietnam’s cost of living index in 2025
VOV.VN - Hanoi remained the most expensive city in Vietnam in 2025, with the highest cost of living across multiple essential goods and services, according to the latest Spatial Cost of Living Index (SCOLI) report released by the National Statistics Office.
Heatwave intensifies, temperatures to hit 38°C across southern Vietnam
VOV.VN - A heatwave is expected to intensify across southern Vietnam from early next week, with temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces forecast to reach as high as 38°C, according to local meteorologists.
Ho Chi Minh City hosts first Buddhist Congress for 2026–2031 term
VOV.VN - The first Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha - Ho Chi Minh City (VBS HCMC) for the 2026–2031 term opened at Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda on April 5, with the participation of 600 delegates.
Austrian tourist rescued after getting lost overnight in Vietnam forest
VOV.VN - An Austrian tourist who got lost in a remote forest in Vietnam’s northern Lang Son province has been safely rescued, thanks to the timely support of local villagers.
Vietnam launches first-ever National Public Health Day campaign
VOV.VN - Vietnam held its first-ever rally to launch National Public Health Day (April 7) in Hanoi, marking a major step toward shifting healthcare priorities from treatment to prevention.
NA leader calls for successful launch of new legislature term
VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has called for the successful organisation of the first session of the 16th National Assembly, stressing the need to create fresh momentum and strengthen public confidence for the new term.