NA adopts revised Labour Code, adding holiday and allowing independent unions The National Assembly (NA) this morning voted on the amended labour code with changes to the national holidays and labour practices, after months of heated debate among workers, employers and experts.

Chemical drums dumped on the side of Thăng Long Boulevard

Chemical drums are dumped in an irrigation canal on Thăng Long Road. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Khánh

VN stocks fall as worries over potential risks increase Vietnamese shares declined on Wednesday morning, dragged by the banking and realty sectors as investors worried about increasing risks.

VN stocks progress before holiday Vietnamese shares rose on Friday as large-cap stocks were lifted by better market sentiment before the national holiday.

Additional buses, trains planned to cope with Independence Day rush Transport companies in HCM City and Hà Nội plan to increase the number of trains and buses to cope with the rush expected during the long Independence Day weekend next month.

HCM City celebrates big Day

HCM City is hosting a series of cultural activities to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the August Revolution, on August 19, and National Day, on September 2.

Indian Ambassador recommits to stand on Việt Nam's side India celebrates its 73rd Independence Day today (August 15). Ambassador of India Pranay Verma sends a message to Việt Nam News readers to celebrate this anniversary and start his term in Việt Nam.

Writing contest launched to explore friendship with India The Việt Nam-India Friendship Association in Hà Nôi has launched a writing contest about India and the two countries' friendship.

My Anti-War History

Việt Nam's long history of gaining independence and the true nature of the US war in Việt Nam were exposed by Robert Chenoweth, a Việt Nam war veteran and anti-war POW, who raised his voice against the war by writing letters and making radio broadcasts, trying to explain the war to people at home and GIs still fighting.

16 dead in crush at Madagascar independence day rally At least 16 people were crushed to death and dozens injured in Madagascar on Wednesday at a stadium hosting national independence day celebrations in the capital Antananarivo.