Day: July 19, 2025

Hanoi: A tourist boat carrying over 50 people capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay amid heavy rain, resulting in at least 34 fatalities and leaving several individuals missing. Most passengers onboard were families from Hanoi, including many children, according to local media. Rescue efforts are ongoing at the popular UNESCO World Heritage site. According to … Read more

Hanoi: A tourist boat in Vietnam capsized on Saturday, leaving at least 37 people dead and several others missing. According to Deutsche Welle, the vessel was carrying 53 people when it capsized during a tour of northern Vietnam’s famous Ha Long Bay. Most of the passengers were tourists from the capital Hanoi, local media reported. … Read more

Hanoi: Far-right forces in Japan hope to capitalize on growing immigration concerns as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba brace for a tough election on Sunday. According to Deutsche Welle, the Japanese are set to vote for just over half of the 248 seats in the country’s House of Councilors, … Read more

Ho chi minh city: As part of its broader urban redevelopment strategy, Ho Chi Minh City is working to relocate nearly 40,000 households living on and along canals by 2030, with almost 3,000 already resettled as of mid-July 2025. According to Vietnam News Agency, the Office of the Municipal People’s Committee reported that a total … Read more

Hanoi: The two-day 12th plenary session of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded on July 19 afternoon, fulfilling the agenda set out at the start of the meeting. Delegates held in-depth, comprehensive, and highly unified discussions on three strategic content groups with long-term implications crucial for preparing for the 14th National Party Congress and advancing … Read more

Hanoi: The sixth Global Forum for Young Vietnamese Intellectuals officially opened in Hanoi on July 19, drawing 201 official delegates and over 300 observers and guests from fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, nuclear physics, green economy, and digital transformation. According to Vietnam News Agency, the forum aims to bring together Vietnamese intellectuals from … Read more