Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers incense and flowers in remembrance of heroic martyrs at Hang Keo Cemetery. (Photo: VNA)

PM pays tribute to fallen heroes, former prisoners in Con Dao

At the Hang Duong Cemetery, PM Chinh laid wreaths and offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, heroic martyrs, and countless compatriots and comrades who laid down for the country’s independence and freedom, especially the 20,000 patriots and revolutionaries who perished in the Con Dao prison system over its 113-year history.

The match between Vietnamese fighter Quang Van Minh and RoK fighter Park Yeong Jun. (Photo: VNA)

AFC 37 showdown brings top MMA fighters to Vietnam

As the first event of 2025 for Angel’s Fighting Championship (AFC), one of Asia’s leading MMA leagues, AFC 37 featured seven matches, including two Vietnamese fighters Quang Van Minh and Le Van Tuan, who have made their mark in domestic competitions.

Chairman of the Ba Ria - Vung Tau Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van Tho and Glen Hilton, CEO of DP World Asia-Pacific, sign a Memorandum of Understanding. (Photo: VNA)

Discussion underway for Vietnam’s first FTZ in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

The seaport-linked FTZ in the Cai Mep Ha vicinity is expected to boost the maritime economy to capitalise on the strategic location of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, attract foreign investment, and drive growth in the logistics, seaport, and international trade sectors.

Thang Long ferry at Cau Da port in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. (Photo: VNA)

Vung Tau - Con Dao high-speed ferry reoperated

The high-speed ferry service connecting Vung Tau city and Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau and vice versa was resumed on February 7 by Phu Quoc Express JSC after a 5-month suspension.

Cargo being handled at Tan Cang – Cai Mep International Terminal in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province (Photo: VNA)

Ba Ria-Vung Tau creates breakthrough from seaports, logistics

In 2024, the port industry in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province marked a milestone with total goods throughput at its seaports surpassing 138.2 million tonnes, a 23% increase of the yearly plan, and container cargo volume reaching 10.8 million TEUs, up 34% from the previous year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)

PM attends 60th anniversary of Binh Gia victory in Ba Ria – Vung Tau

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Binh Gia Victory (December 2, 1964 - 2024) organised by the Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, on December 2.

The workings session between the Coast Guard Region 3 Command and Thai Office of the Narcotics Control Board. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Thailand share experience in drug control at sea

A delegation of the Thai Office of the Narcotics Control Board led by Deputy Secretary-General Apikit Ch.rojprasert visited and has a working session with the Coast Guard Region 3 Command on November 25 in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.