ASEAN, Japan deputy defence chiefs gather in Tokyo

With the opening of direct flights linking Việt Nam with India, Việt Nam Ambassador in India Phạm Sanh Châu said he is looking forward to a new era of potential development in cultural, economic and tourism relations between the two countries.

A lawyers’ magazine has been fined and suspended for two months for false reports about a military general. 

Implementing the agenda of the whole tenure, the 12th Party Central Committee convened its 11th plenary meeting in Hanoi from October 7-12 to discuss and give opinions on draft reports to be submitted to the 13th National Party Congress.

Two baby girls from the central province of Quang Nam who were born sharing the same belly have been discharged from hospital following positive surgery.

Business services, including coffee houses, on a Hanoi railway street have been closed by local authorities.

People in some areas in Hanoi have voiced concerns over strange-smelling tap water.

Smart city building must place people at the core

Land subsidence is worsening in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, and experts told a seminar in Can Tho City that over-exploitation of groundwater is one of the factors causing it.

HCM City police have smashed a multi-million dollar illegal sports gambling ring.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport on October 10 started using the area navigation RNAV 1 specification at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in an attempt to reduce air traffic congestion and improve capacity.

Grandmasters Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngọc Truong Son are competing at the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament in the Isle of Man, England.

Hanoi New Music Ensemble will perform with German guest soloists to premiere Hanoise in Hanoi and HCM City.

Vietnam is attempting to reduce marine accidents and better ensure marine safety to develop the maritime economy.

Cai luong (reformed opera) star Kim Tu Long is focused on attracting audiences back to theatres and having them learn about historical events through the art.

At the age of 87, People’s Artist Le Thu is not that interested in growing old peacefully, she's more concerned about staying healthy so she can help other people.

Sofitel Saigon Plaza and Disciples of Escoffier Vietnam will present the first All-Women Cheffes Culinary Festival in Vietnam as part of the annual fourth Saigon Gourmet Week to kick off in HCM City in mid October.

Vietnam’s mid-cap stocks become more attractive to investors: Dragon Capital

L’Espace will present a screening of the Paris Opera’s ballet performance Cinderella on October 19.

Dr Tran Cong Thang, director of the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, speaks to Countryside Today newspaper about Vietnam's efforts to promote local products in international markets.