Creating smoke-free environments at hotels and restaurants, experts conclude, is not only about protecting public health but also about elevating tourism services, aligning with global sustainability trends, and strengthening Vietnam’s image as a civilised, friendly, and responsible destination.
President Cuong described the academy as a shining example in scientific research, strategic advice provision, theory development, and enhancing the leadership, direction, and management capacity of the Party and State in national defence and security, helping to build the military, strengthen national defence, protect the Fatherland early and from afar, maintain political and social stability, and lay a solid foundation for the national construction and defence cause.
Held on September 13-14, ManiFiesta – the annual festival of solidarity organised by the Workers' Party of Belgium – drew tens of thousands of participants from across Belgium and neighbouring countries. Alongside music, debates and cultural exchanges, Vietnam made a strong impression with a booth rich in national identity.
The Deposit and Return System” (DRS) requires consumers to pay a small deposit when purchasing bottled or canned beverages, which they will reclaim when returning empty containers to designated collection points.
Equipped with the state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine, the A330 aircraft will immediately be put into operation on routes to Australia, Kazakhstan, India, Japan and Europe, offering passengers a modern and comfortable travel experiences.
The Vietnam News Agency, with its network of 30 overseas bureaus located in most key regions around the world, serves as an important link connecting overseas Vietnamese with their homeland.
Amidst global competition and shifting international order, cultural diplomacy is increasingly seen as a strategic instrument for nations to affirm their positions and bring into play soft power. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporter spoke with Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO Nguyen Minh Vu about the mission of cultural diplomacy in the new era.
Vietnam’s top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh, ranked 18th in the world, was unable to defend her title after losing 0-2 to Cai Yan Yan of China (world No. 107) in the women’s singles final of Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2025.
From September 15, commercial banks and foreign bank branches must maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 8%, including at least 4.5% in Tier 1 core capital and 6% in Tier 1 capital.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,216 VND/USD on September 15, unchanged from the last working day of the previous week.
The Deposit and Return System” (DRS) requires consumers to pay a small deposit when purchasing bottled or canned beverages, which they will reclaim when returning empty containers to designated collection points.
Creating smoke-free environments at hotels and restaurants, experts conclude, is not only about protecting public health but also about elevating tourism services, aligning with global sustainability trends, and strengthening Vietnam’s image as a civilised, friendly, and responsible destination.
A discussion on Vietnamese cuisine, culture and tourism was held in Tel Aviv on September 14, aiming to deepen the understanding of Vietnamese culture and promote people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Israel, especially as the two countries expand cooperation across multiple fields.
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