President Vo Van Thuong hosted US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in Hanoi on June 5, during which the State leader affirmed the importance that Vietnam attaches to cooperation between the two countries, describing the US as one of the leading p…

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.-Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Hanoi on June 5, cal…

The Biological Diversity and Tourism event, Biotur-2023, scheduled from July 17 to 21 in the eastern province of Holguin, is being marketed with very good acceptance, according to organizers.Yoel Dominguez, director of the eastern branch of the Ecotur…

Australian Government supported five life-saving dialysis machines will support thousands of patients, and ensure a better quality of life, in provincial hospitals in Bokeo, Xayabouly, Bolikhamxay and Xekong provinces.The machines were handed last Thu…

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) sought the immediate construction of the PHP3.4-billion Tacloban causeway project despite environmental concerns raised by the city council. Despite the awarding of the project contract four months ag…

A conference to discuss progress made in preparation for Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship 2024 was convened in Vientiane on June 1.Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith who is also deputy head of the National Ste…

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday advised importers and exporters to secure a certificate of origin for the transport of goods between member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The BOC has issued Customs Memorandum O…

A 5 percent discount will be granted to senior citizens on the first 150 kilowatt hours of electricity consumption and a minimum of 5 percent discount on their first 50 cubic meters of water consumption if a measure recently filed in the Senate will b…