Hanoi: Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new snail species in Son Doong Cave within the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh, and named it ‘Oc non Son Doong’ (Son Doong cone snail). This land snail species, scientifically called Calybium plicatus sp. nov., belongs to the Calybium genus, … Read more
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation departed from Hanoi on January 15 afternoon to embark on official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic. They will also attend the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos and participate in bilateral meetings in Switzerland. According to Vietnam … Read more
Quang Ngai: A delegation from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s ChungAng University Hospital on January 15 delivered free medical checkups, consultations, and medicines for nearly 1,000 residents of Nghia Ha, Tinh Long, and Tinh An communes of Quang Ngai city and patients at the General Hospital in the central province of Quang Ngai. A team … Read more
Hanoi: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping talked over the phone on January 15, during which both leaders affirmed commitments to prioritising the enhancement of relations between the two countries. … Read more
Hanoi: With just over two weeks to the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival, made-in-Vietnam products are having a dominant presence at supermarkets and convenience stores across the country, showcasing the growing strength of such brands as Kinh Do, Huu Nghi, Bibica, Cau Tre, and Vissan. According to Vietnam News Agency, the Hanoi Trade Corporation … Read more
Hanoi: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for Ali Ijaz Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore-based Makara Capital, urging the group to support Vietnam in developing international financial centres. According to Vietnam News Agency, the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance … Read more