VOV.VN - The Government issued Resolution 127/NQ-CP on August 14, which is the decision to grant e-visas to foreign citizens who plan to enter the country to travel, conduct market surveys, or explore investment chances, among others, now able to apply for e-visas themselves without the need for invitations or guarantees from Vietnamese agencies, organisations, or individuals.

VOV.VN - Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen has highlighted the significance of Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong’s trip which will generate new momentum for the bilateral ties, especially as both nation are celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties and the five years of the strategic partnership (2018 - 2023).

VOV.VN - Spectrum of the Seas, one of the world's most luxurious cruise ships, docked at Nha Trang port in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa on August 21, carrying with it a total of 4,308 tourists and crew members.

VOV.VN - The police at five Vietnamese international airports - Da Nang, Noi Bai, Cam Ranh, Tan Son Nhat, and Phu Quoc - have officially put their automatic entry system (Autogate) into operation.

VOV.VN - The semiconductor industry is currently flourishing globally, and Vietnam is required to make the best preparations possible to attract multi-billion dollar FDI projects in this field, reports Cong Thuong (Industry and Trade) newswire.

VOV.VN - Since August 15, citizens of 13 countries have been permitted to stay in Vietnam for 45 days as opposed to the previous figure 15 days, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry, providing they meet entry requirements in line with local laws.

VOV.VN - The President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Belgium, Stéphanie D’Hose, will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 21 to 25, according to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam.

The body of a Vietnamese citizen killed in a recent landslide in Khammouane province of Laos was found on August 14, spokesperson of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang said on August 17.

VOV.VN - Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will return to Vietnam from August 21 to 24 for an official visit and the fifth Vietnam – Australia Foreign Ministers Meeting.

President Vo Van Thuong on August 17 met with Vietnamese and foreign professors, scientists and experts, who are in Hanoi to attend the ongoing Vietnam International Dental Exhibition & Congress 2023 (VIDEC 2023).