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Vietnam is among countries selected by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for private sector engagement (PSE) pilot projects to advance innovative solutions to reduce the risk and impact of natural disasters, the US Embassy in Vietnam announced on December 3.

With its primitive beauty, the border district of Binh Lieu in northern Quang Ninh province has become a new hotspot for tourists in recent years.

Localities have been urged to quickly evacuate people from coastal areas, call on vessels at sea to seek shelter, and take coercive measures where necessary to brace for Storm Nangka, which is forecast to hit the northern and central regions on the afternoon of October 14.

With nearly some 125 miles of coastline, the South Central province of Phu Yen is home to pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Germany recently held a friendly golf tournament to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations.

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao Del Sur province in the southern Philippines on October 1.

Ninety–one strikes occurred in Vietnam in the first five months of this year, mostly due to stagnant production – a major negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on enterprises and workers.

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations (UN), laid stress on the significance of seeking political solutions and diplomatic efforts to restore peace in Syria while speaking at the UN Security Council’s session on February 19.

HCM City wants Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) to be closely linked to the international financial centre and become a ‘barometer’ of the economy.

Below is a recap of ten of the year’s most consequential headlines impacting consumers, investors and financial markets worldwide chosen by the Vietnam News Agency.

At the mid-point between the old and new year, many people came to Ha pagoda in Hanoi to pray for good luck. This is also a beauty from many generations of Vietnamese people.

The ancient Catholic village of Kien Lao in northern Nam Dinh province is well known for its bronze casting.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted off Kupang district, the Indonesian central province of East Nusa Tenggara, on January 15.

An exhibition of handwritten notes penned by Nguyen Dynasty Kings (1802-1945) on chau ban (official administrative papers) is ongoing in Hanoi.

Below is a recap of ten of the year’s most consequential headlines impacting consumers, investors and financial markets worldwide chosen by the Vietnam News Agency.

A variety of activities are set to be launched across Ho Chi Minh City as a way of the southern city welcoming the New Year, including special artistic performances, a countdown party, and a spectacular display of fireworks.

Indonesia will tighten security before, during and after Christmas and New Year holidays across the country amid possible terrorist strikes and other security disturbances.

A 5.9-magnitude aftershock shook Indonesia’s North Maluku province on November 15 after a strong quake hit the area in theearly morning of the same day.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck west of Davao in the south of the Philippines on October 31, the second strong in a week.

Victory 8, the first professional boxing competition, took place recently in Hanoi, attracting the participation of boxers from Vietnam, Australia, the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.