As of 5 p.m. on October 11, individuals, agencies, and organisations had pledged a total of VND907.45 billion (US$34.45 million) through the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to support victims of natural disasters.
Ghana became Vietnam’s largest rice buyer in September, accounting for nearly 22% of total exports after the Philippines temporarily suspended imports.
FTSE Russell’s upgrade of Vietnam from frontier to secondary emerging market status signals growing confidence from international investors and recognises Vietnam's importance as an investment destination, according to Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
State President Luong Cuong on October 12 sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI on the occasion of the National Day of Spain.
VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam will experience a cold front starting October 13, bringing rain over the next three consecutive days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
VOV.VN - Ariya, the Cham ethnic people’s traditional recitative singing that blends narrative, melody, and artistic lyrics, flourishes in festivals and cultural gatherings but must be preserved for future generations as a vital part of their cultural heritage.
VOV.VN - A pod of about 20 dolphins were seen swimming and playing in the waters at Hon Cau Marine Protected Area, Lam Dong province, at around 11a.m. on October 12.
VOV.VN - Phu Quoc International Airport of An Giang province on October 12 welcomed the first direct flight linking Minsk (Belarus) with the island of Phu Quoc (Vietnam).
VOV.VN - Four ambassadors’ spouses from the Czech Republic, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States showcased a collection of Áo Dài (traditional Vietnamese long dress) designed by Anh Thu during an international traditional costume show in Hanoi on October 11.
VOV.VN - Amid complex international and regional developments and the growing sabotage activities of hostile forces, the army must remain constantly ready, vigilant, and proactive, said Party General Secretary To Lam at a ceremony marking 80 years of Military Region 4.