South Korean teen child-porn producer arrested in Vietnam

A South Korean teenager wanted by Interpol for the production and distribution of child pornography videos has been arrested by Vietnamese police.

Pumping money to restore the economy: time is running out

Without solutions to support the economy, the average growth rate in the 2021-2025 period is forecast to only reach 5.4%/year, lower than the target set from 6.5-7%/year.

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HCMC has 88 Omicron variant infection cases so far

Bonds circulating within banks

When several banks announced the issuance of thousands of billion dong to mobilize medium and long-term capital at high interest rates, a rush for buying bonds followed, which turned into a frenzy towards the end of 2021.

Largest flower village in Mekong Delta welcomes traders, tourists before Tet

In the days before the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2022, Sa Dec flower village has become a popular destination for tourists in the southern region.

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HCM City’s 2021 tourism revenue down by VND40 trillion

Distance doesn't stop overseas Vietnamese from finding special ways to celebrate Tet

The Tet holiday is no less special for Vietnamese citizens who, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cannot travel back to their homeland for the most special time of year.

Vietnam and partners develop sustainable energy transition in Vietnam

With the pandemic still complicated and natural disasters becoming more frequent and devastating, Vietnam needs to focus on driving sustainable energy transition, according to the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Vietnam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG).

Saigon listed as one of the cheapest beer cities in the world

The financial comparison site Finder has published a list of 10 cities in the world where travelers can enjoy the most affordable glasses of beer, including HCM City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis.

With rooms unoccupied and restaurants closed, 5-star hotels seek profits elsewhere

As there are few guests, many 5-star hotels have shifted to selling Tet food to survive the pandemic.

The important cultural value of traditional Tet dishes

During Tet, Vietnam’s biggest holiday of the year, families from all around the world try to return home for a special reunion and to welcome in the Lunar New Year together. 

COVID-19: Most Omicron cases in Vietnam show no symptoms

Most COVID-19 infections related to the Omicron variant of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam show no symptoms.

World Bank builds offshore wind roadmap for Vietnam

The World Bank has recommended 20 actions that address three priority themes for Vietnam’s successful offshore wind industry.

The mascot for Lunar New Year 2022 on HCMC's floral road revealed

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, artisans have had to sleep at their workshops to finish decorating Nguyen Hue Floral Road for Lunar New Year 2022 in HCM City.

The first market in Vietnam to sell only precious wood

At Van Market, or Dong Beo Market, in Phu Khe ward in Bac Ninh City, there is only one commodity – wooden boards made of rosewood.

Rich primate species in Vietnam threatened: WWF report

About 25 different primate species out of 44 found in Vietnam call the Greater Mekong home, but these unique species are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, hunting and illegal trade.

Young woman spreads green living lifestyle

Replacing plastic packaging with environment-friendly materials, Ho Hoang Oanh from Da Nang City hopes to spread this shopping habit to everyone.

Late Professor Nguyen Van Hieu, a monument in Vietnam’s science technology field

Professor and academician Nguyen Van Hieu, one of the most eminent scientists to make significant contributions to Vietnam’s science and technology development, passed away on Sunday at the age of 84.

Schools for the gifted are examples for other schools to follow

High schools for the gifted are examples of renovated education that other schools should follow, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Huu Do said at a conference on reviewing the 2010-2020 plan for schools for the gifted.

Bank profits maintain bright colors

Although the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected the economy, the banking industry still retains bright colors in the profit picture in 2021.

Grape fruit flower tea – a specialty of Hanoi

Vietnam’s traditional tea art is neither sophisticated like the Japanese tea art nor complicated like the Chinese one. 

Vietnam to use institutional leverage to boost innovative startup

Important documents of the 13th Party Congress for the first time has identified science-technology and innovation as a strategic breakthrough for the national development. 

Employers report steady and strong hiring outlook for H1

International and local employers in various sectors across Vietnam are expecting a boost in hiring in the first two quarters of 2022 as the economy is gradually recovering,

Vietnamese-born former German Vice Chancellor learns about Tet, eats banh chung

Vietnamese-born former German Vice Chancellor Philipp Rosler said he has learned much about Vietnam’s history, culture, country and people.

Precious 'super-organic' rice produced from formerly 'dead' fields

In the world today, there is no rice variety that reaches all 545 quality criteria like Quang Tri organic rice. Two compounds found in this variety are considered highly valuable.