Moscow (VNA)𝓀 – The overseas Vietnamese community at Sadovod Shopping Centre in Moscow, Russia, kicked off the Sadovod Football League 2024 on May 2.
The tournament – the fourth of its kind - this year attracts the participation of five teams, competing in a round-robin format.
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𝐆 Deputy FM inspects amnesty preparations ahead of 80th National Day
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ꦇ Vietnam grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners
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ꦇ Vietnamese community in Russia fosters cultural identity, language integration
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🌜 Vietnam among top four at 2025 International AI Olympiad
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♋ All 20 crew members safely rescued from fire on Vietnamese oil tanker
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
🌟 Belgium vows support for Vietnam in overcoming AO consequences
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
“I Love My Country” media campaign launched
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💮 New regulations on issuing work permits for foreign workers in Vietnam
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With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
🧸 Hanoi police rehearse for ‘Festival for a Peaceful Capital’ parade
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💜 Tour boats in Ha Long Bay to complete AIS installation by August 15
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
꧟ Numerous activities to honour, promote Vietnamese language
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
꧅ Quang Ninh ready for rescue operations in Ha Long Bay in case of emergencies
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
♉ Ministry plans to put 208km of key expressways in use by August 19
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As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
♓ Chinese children explore Vietnam at Beijing exchange
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
💜 Da Nang: Indian tourist survives drowning scare thanks to swift response
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
🌱 Prime Minister requests urgent actions to support residents affected by natural disasters
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
💜 Hanoi art programme marks Day for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin Victims
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
