Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as World Geological Heritage

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has recognised Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh and neighbouring Hai Phong City as a world geological heritage site, Associate Professor Dr Tran Tan Van, for…

Lam Dong asked to focus on three breakthrough measures for rapid, sustainable growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Central Highlands of Lam Dong to focus on implementing three breakthrough measures to boost its rapid and sustainable growth, including developing science and technology, innovation and startups, promoting…

Vietnam Paralympic athletes eye medals at 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

The Vietnamese sports delegation has arrived in Paris for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games from which they expect to bring back medals. The 14th Summer Paralympics, which will take place between August 28 and September 8, will bring together 4,400 ath…

Telegram CEO arrested at Paris airport

TEHRAN – Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget Airport for allegedly enabling criminal activity with his encrypted messaging app, French media reported.

French TV channel TF1 reported Sunday morning that 39-y…

PNP: Operation vs. Quiboloy lawful

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said the ongoing operation against fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is a legitimate one and fully backed by a warrant of arrest.

Quiboloy and five other KOJC members…

Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah launches ‘imminent’ attack

JERUSALEM – Israel launched heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah positions across Lebanon after it detected the group’s plan to launch an imminent attack, the Israel Defense Forces said Sunday.

‘The IDF identified the Hezbollah terrorist organization prepa…

Foreign Minister holds talks with Chilean counterpart

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a welcome ceremony and held talks with Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren Stork in Hanoi on August 25. The Chilean diplomat is on an official visit to Vietnam from August 25 – 27….