Tokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press) -- The Japanese agriculture ministry said Wednesday that it will hold the third auction of its reserved rice April 23-25.

Tokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press) -- Japan's parliament Wednesday enacted a bill to facilitate restoration of ports damaged by natural disasters for use as transportation bases for relief supplies.

SJC-branded gold bars prices skyrocketed to a new all-time high of VND114.5 million (US$4,440) per tael on Wednesday afternoon, following a VND3.5-million ($135) increase within just a few hours.

Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) on Tuesday signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to jointly explore research and investment opportunities in the semiconductor sector.

Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding the mistakes made during the COVID-19 crisis.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali affirmed that Ethiopia considers Vietnam a priority in its foreign policy toward Asia, emphasizing a strong desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas where both countries have complementary strengths and needs.

In recent days, Phuong Mai wind farm on the Phuong Mai Peninsula -- often dubbed 'a miniature desert' in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam -- has emerged as a popular destination drawing large crowds eager to visit and take photos.

«As we cross local bridges around the city, that awful sight of unimaginable amounts of plastic waste float in our streams and rivers.»

Ho Chi Minh City’s transport authority has launched multiple measures to ease congestion amid expected surging travel demand over the upcoming national holiday, including a dedicated hotline and expanded public transport services.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) cooperate with and support Vietnamese partners in developing Vietnam's aviation sector and expanding air routes during a meeting with its chairman He Dongfeng in Hanoi on Monday.

Amanda Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American scientist and activist nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, made history on Monday as the first woman of Vietnamese descent to fly into space, joining an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission in West Texas.

Nearly 3,000 officers and cadets from 17 police units have been training relentlessly under the blazing April sun, preparing for Vietnam's grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day (April 30).

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen the legal framework for major bilateral cooperation projects, including the construction of three standard-gauge railway lines, during a high-level meeting in Hanoi on Monday.

The BRP Gabriela Silang, the second-largest and most modern offshore patrol vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard, arrived at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Monday morning for a multi-day friendly visit.

As Vietnam is accelerating its transition to a digital-first economy, officials and representatives from the technology sector convened at the GSMA Digital Summit Hanoi on Tuesday to address the growing threats, namely scams and erosion of consumer trust.

Elite U.S. university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion freeze in federal funding Monday after rejecting a list of sweeping demands that the White House said was intended to crack down on campus anti-Semitism.

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong hosted a grand banquet on Monday evening at the Hanoi-based International Convention Center in honor of Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, who is on a two-day state visit to Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City started traffic restrictions on Le Duan Boulevard in District 1 from 9:00 pm on Monday to facilitate the construction and installation of a stage area for the Reunification Day celebration on April 30.

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A traffic infrastructure project funded by official development assistance (ODA) in Can Tho City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, has been moving at a snail's pace, leading to significant disruptions in local transport.

Right after arriving in Hanoi at noon on Monday to begin a two-day state visit to Vietnam, General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping had a packed schedule and was warmly received by Vietnam's senior leaders.

Major stock indexes bounced in Europe and Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from «reciprocal» U.S. tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely.

France's economy minister said Sunday he wants to make what was initially announced as a temporary tax on the wealthy into a permanent levy to make government financing «more equitable».

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping with full state honors on Monday afternoon at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, marking the Chinese leader’s two-day state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam and Belarus can explore the possibility of cooperation in space programs and nuclear power, according to Belarusian Ambassador Uladzimir Baravikou.

JAKARTA -- Indonesian authorities arrested three judges who acquitted three palm oil companies of charges of corruption in obtaining export permits, an official said on Monday, following the arrest of a local court's chief judge on bribery charges in the same matter.

Hundreds of South Korean officials and business leaders are preparing to arrive in Vietnam this week to attend the CICON Vietnam 2025, an international economic cooperation conference, signaling a new wave of high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) from South Korea into the Southeast Asian country.

As Ho Chi Minh City gears up for the grand celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on April 30, upscale restaurants along the main streets in the heart of the city are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, with many already fully booked for the occasion.

The string quartet Bond has just released the music video 'Victory - Bond in Vietnam,' capturing their performance at Ha Long Bay and other iconic landmarks in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

The state visit to Vietnam by Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping is highly anticipated to strengthen mutual political trust, advance the shared future community, expand comprehensive cooperation, and promote joint responses to global challenges for mutual benefit, according to media reports, officials, and experts from both countries.

BANGKOK -- Revelers dressed in colorful shirts and goggles fired water guns at each other at the start of the Thai New Year on Sunday, a festival that is marked with water as a symbol of renewal, cleansing and a fresh start.

Indonesian palm oil companies are seeking new markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as they try to protect themselves from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war, a top industry executive told AFP.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has dismantled a large-scale counterfeit milk powder operation that manufactured and distributed 573 fake products targeting diabetics, people with kidney failure, premature infants, and pregnant women.

Many streets across Ho Chi Minh City have been decorated with vibrant Vietnamese national flags in celebration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day on April 30.

Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup – the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam – has reached a personal net worth exceeding US$8 billion, marking his highest valuation to date and securing a position among the world's top 400 wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires List.