VOV.VN - Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City during the first half of the year stood at an estimated US$4.4 billion, equivalent to 66% compared to 2022’s figure, according to the latest report released by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

The Supreme People’s Procuracy on July 10 issued an indictment prosecuting Ex-Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung on the charge of “abusing position and power while performing duties” for his wrongdoings in inflating the prices of green trees planted in the capital city.

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Phan Van Mai hosted a reception on July 5 for visiting Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and Executive Secretary of its Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attributed outcomes of cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to significant contributions by individuals, organisations and associations, including the Association of Korean People Loving Vietnam (VESAMO), during her reception for a visiting VESAMO delegation in Hanoi on July 3.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue emphasised the target of even, comprehensive, and sustainable development for Hanoi while addressing the 12th session of its 16th People’s Council that opened on July 3.

VOV.VN - UNESCO recognition of the Cham people’s pottery making as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection was announced at the Ninh Thuan Grape-Wine Festival 2023 on June 16.

VOV.VN - A workshop featuring Vietnam- Japan relations was held by Dong A University on July 1 in the central city of Da Nang as part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

VOV.VN - The People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province has been working alongside national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and low-cost carrier VietJet Air to speed up the opening of both domestic and international routes to Hue city.

VOV.VN - The US Consulate General hosted a ceremony on June 29 to officially kick off a programme which seeks to promote American food to Vietnamese people with a diverse array of activities and incentives for diners.

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Duong Anh Duc received Jonathan Law, executive director of Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in the southern metropolis on June 29, to discuss orientations for promoting cooperation between the two sides.