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National conference East Sea focuses on scientific-technological cooperation
Da Nang (VNA) - A national conference on the East Sea was held in the central city of Da Nang on November 5, focusing on scientific and technological cooperation as a driving force for green and sustainable development. The conference, held on the...
Vietnam has 25 universities listed in QS Asia University Rankings 2026
Hanoi (VNA) - Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has released the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, with 25 Vietnamese higher education institutions listed, including eight first-time entrants. Of those ranked previously, seven improved, one maintained its...
Vietnam elected Vice President of 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has been elected a Vice President of the 43rd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference, which is taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The country was also elected a Vice President of the 42nd session, representing the...
Vietnamese, British businesses activate new cycle of collaboration
The event, organized by the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham Vietnam), marked an important milestone following the recent upgrade of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Party General Secretary To...
HCM City to host 24th Vietnam Film Festival later this month
Hanoi (VNA) – The 24th Vietnam Film Festival will take place from November 21–25 in Ho Chi Minh City, heard a press conference co-organised in Hanoi on November 5 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCM City People's Committee....
A Turkmenistan Delegation Participated in the Meeting Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan
On November 4, 2025, President of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan Allaberdi Ashirov took part in the meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, held at the Presidium Building of the...
Draft documents for 14th Party Congress highlight role of overseas Vietnamese in national development
Tokyo (VNA) - Dr Nguyen Hong Son, Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Japan, has given recommendations on the draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress, emphasising the role of overseas Vietnamese in national...
Mitsubishi Power to supply equipment for O Mon 1 power plant in Vietnam
Mitsubishi Power has secured a contract to supply equipment to support the oil-to-natural gas fuel conversion project at the O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant in Can Tho, southern Vietnam. Mitsubishi Power, a power solution brand of Mitsubishi Heavy...
Tether partners with Da Nang City to promote blockchain innovation in Vietnam
Key Takeaways Tether has signed a partnership with Da Nang City, Vietnam, to implement blockchain-based governance solutions. This marks an expansion of Tether’s activities beyond issuing stablecoins, into public sector blockchain infrastructure....
Wednesday Headlines: Election 2025, Dino rescue, Vietnam memorial
Here's a quick look at our top stories for Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025: Watch the latest weather forecast Wednesday forecast: Overnight showers and wind TOP HEADLINES: Butte East Middle School honors Vietnam War casualties with permanent memorial...
Tokyo Gas invests in wind power generation company in Vietnam
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd has reached an agreement with Truong Thanh Vietnam Group Joint Stock Co. (TTVN) and Truong Thanh Energy Joint Stock Co. (TPP) to invest in Truong Thanh Duyen Hai Wind Power Joint Stock Co. (TTDH), a wind power generation company...
College of Veterinary Medicine researchers prepare the U.S. for global animal disease threats
A single outbreak of a foreign animal disease—whether foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, or peste des petits ruminants—can bring a nation's livestock industry to a halt. These viruses spread quickly, are difficult to control, and...
Salute Our Heroes: Vietnam veteran dedicates retirement to volunteering at local combat museum
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Mike Welch has been a familiar face around the Combat Air Museum at Forbes Field, dedicating countless hours to construction projects and aircraft restoration since his retirement. The Vietnam veteran served with the 321st...
Technology, tenacity help PB Aneesh, a young farmer from Kannur, reap gold from the Soil
To the farmer who faced challenges head-on and turned adversity into abundance has come one of the State government’s highest honours. P B Aneesh of Paruvilangal in Tabore, Udayagiri, has been selected for the prestigious Keralaprabha award — a...
Vietnam, China strengthen control over illegal cross-border movements
HCM City (VNA) - The Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security and China’s National Immigration Administration on November 4 co-organised a conference to review their cooperation in combating illegal cross-border...
Vietnam, Azerbaijan strengthen scientific cooperation
Hanoi (VNA) - A delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) visited Azerbaijan from November 2–5 at the invitation of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) to mark the 80th anniversary of ANAS. During a meeting on...
Vietnamese businesses need upgrade to harness full EVFTA potential
Hanoi (VNA) – Since the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force in August 2020, it has emerged as one of the most effectively implemented trade pacts, significantly expanding the scale of bilateral trade between the two sides. In...
Vietnam honours Russian friend with Friendship Order
Moscow (VNA) – The Friendship Order, the highest distinction granted by the Vietnamese State to foreigners, has been bestowed upon Anatoli Dmitrievich Artamonov, Chair of the Federation Council Committee on the Budget and Financial Markets and...
Vietnam’s Coolmate raises Series C funding to reach new markets, expand range
Vietnamese digital-first fashion brand Coolmate has closed its Series C funding round at an undisclosed amount, aiming to expand internationally and launch into the women’s fashion market. The funding round was led by Vertex Growth Fund, with...