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Inundated Hoi An during flooding season under the lens of American photographer

14:16 | 06/11/2020

The record flooding in Central Vietnam has vastly devastated the region, leaving a number of provinces and districts in inundation. The famous ancient town of Hoi An is not an outliner. Alden Anderson, an ex-pat who’s been living in Vietnam for almost three years, was taken aback by the “new coat” Hoi An is putting on: flooded with water, life turns afloat.

Singapore helps Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines with disaster relief

08:22 | 06/11/2020

Given the widespread damage brought about by the recent severe storms and floods, the Singapore Government will contribute USD 200,000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross (SRC)'s public appeal to aid disaster relief and recovery in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines.

Korean NA Speaker wraps up five-day official visit to Vietnam

22:54 | 05/11/2020

Speaker of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly (NA) Park Byeong-seug left Ho Chi Minh City on November 4 evening, concluding his five-day official visit to Vietnam.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, November 6: Temperatures plunge with maps showing most of the UK turning icy blue

17:00 | 05/11/2020

Britain is forecasted to cope with icy weather with maps turning blue. Meanwhile, Europe sets to bear brutal flooding to the end of the week.

Singaporean newspaper calls Vietnam a ‘leading Asia-Pacific country in digital progress pace’

16:07 | 05/11/2020

The famous Singapore-based Asean Business newspaper on November 2 ran an artical touting Vietnam’s digital transformation efforts, saying it’s the biggest improvement among regional economies.

APF 2020: Where ASEAN people join together to handle global challenges

15:52 | 05/11/2020

This morning (November 5), the opening ceremony of ASEAN People's Forum 2020 (APF 2020) under the theme "Southeast Asian People Solidarity for an Inclusive Cohesive and Responsive Community” took place virtually at the Center for Women and Development in Hanoi.

Singaporean outlet: Vietnam’s economy recovers faster than other countries' in region

14:52 | 05/11/2020

Singaporean property website propertyguru.com.sg has recently cited a report by Maybank Kim Eng, Malaysia's largest bank which states that both Vietnamese and Singaporean economies show a V-shaped recovery, faster than other countries' in the region.

Heavenly Sa Pa amid autumn's sea of clouds

15:05 | 04/11/2020

If arriving at Sa Pa at this time of the year, visitors will be immersed in the heavenly beauty of the white sea of clouds that covers this whole mountainous town.

US’s Asia allies – Japan, RoK – continue to invest in closer ties with China despite concerns

13:02 | 04/11/2020

Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) – US’s allies in Asia – are continuing to invest in closer ties with China, recognizing its importance despite their deep-seated geopolitical concerns.

Vietnam’s capital named among world’s top 10 cities for cycling enthusiasts

22:06 | 03/11/2020

The capital city of Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 best cites for cycling enthusiasts in the world, according to an article published by MapQuest, an American free online web mapping service.

Vietnamese citizen to be conferred with Japan's prestigious Order of the Rising Sun award

21:51 | 03/11/2020

A former official of will receive the by Japan government for his contributions to the cooperation in security field between Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association aids US$2,200 for flood victims in central Vietnam

09:37 | 03/11/2020

On the morning of November 2, at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, on behalf of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, Mr. Bui Khac Son, the former Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association gave VND 50 million (US$2156) to support flood-stricken people in central Vietnam.