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Mastering technology will be a lever to improve Vietnam's competitiveness

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Vietnam and the United States jointly promote cooperation in knowledge, technology and innovation, thereby contributing to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

US and Colombia discuss drug war

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The commander of the US Southern Command arrived in Colombia and discussed with the country's military leaders about joint efforts to combat terrorist groups involved in drug trafficking.

Nepal at risk of facing second flood after horrific disaster

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A bottleneck still remaining in the upstream of the river in the Nepal - China border area could cause water to continue to rush in and cause a second flood.

German Boeing plane encounters incident, makes emergency landing in Japan

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A German cargo plane made an emergency landing at Narita airport near Tokyo on the morning of August 27 due to a hydraulic system problem.

Close-up of Nepal's flash flood disaster that killed at least 160 people

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Nepal police said on August 27 that the total number of deaths in the flash flood that swept through the border area with Tibet reached at least 160 people.

US pledges $500,000 aid after severe floods in Nepal

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The US has decided to provide $500,000 in aid to Nepal to overcome the consequences of flash floods and landslides in northern Nepal.

Oil tanker hit by strange object, catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz

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A tanker catches fire after being hit by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz, off Oman.

Mystery behind the horrific flash flood in Nepal, suspected of being caused by upstream landslides

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Experts believe that an upstream landslide may have blocked the river, causing water to rush back, unexpectedly causing a terrible flash flood in Nepal.

Increased income makes Vietnam an attractive consumer market

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International organizations noted that economic growth helps increase Vietnamese people's income, purchasing power is increasing, thereby promoting the development of the consumer market.

Deepening the comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore

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The official visit to Singapore and co-chairing of the first Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue by Politburo Member, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and the high-level delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam from August 24-25 successfully concluded, achieving high levels of set goals, with many specific results.

Offshore low pressure is likely to strengthen in the next 24 hours

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Weather forecasts show that a low pressure area off the Luzon Islands is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.

160 people died in flash floods in Nepal, hundreds still missing

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The flash flood from the border area of the Nepal peninsula left heavy casualties.

World on August 27: President Trump declares pressure on Iran is taking effect

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President Trump says pressure on Iran is effective, Ukraine attacks Donetsk with Storm Shadow missiles... are noteworthy international news.

Russia controls 2 new settlements, shooting down 798 Ukrainian drones

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The two attacking spearheads of Russia, geographically far apart, both recorded progress, showing that pressure was maintained in many directions at the same time.

Vietnam continues to consolidate its position in the global supply chain

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Booming corporate profits, record foreign investment capital, Q2 GDP reaching 8.39% continue to consolidate Vietnam's position in the global supply chain.

Vietnam's economy records sustainable development momentum amidst volatile international context

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In the context of a volatile world situation, the Vietnamese economy is still positively assessed by international financial institutions with sustainable development momentum.

More than 380 tourists missing after major floods in Nepal

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About 384 tourists, including 291 foreigners, were reported missing after a serious flash flood occurred in Rasuwa district in northern Nepal.

World 24h: Gold price above 4,600 USD/ounce, cash flow returns to precious metals

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Latest world news August 26: Gold price holds the 4,600 USD/ounce mark, French bank points out strong support; US temporarily suspends global visa issuance schedule...

Accelerating tropical depressions are at risk of strengthening into storms near the East Sea

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After storms Saudel, Narra and Atsani, many areas near the East Sea continue to have the possibility of forming tropical cyclones, with the possibility of strengthening into storms.

Australian police are searching for perpetrators in the theft of 400,000 oysters

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Australian police are searching for the perpetrator who stole about 400,000 oysters from a farm near the town of Taree, New South Wales.