Vietnam needs to kick off economic recovery programme: experts

Viet Nam needs to start an economic recovery programme soon to achieve the economic growth target of 6-6.5 per cent in 2022 as set by the National Assembly, experts have said.

 

Hanoi capital plans only one venue for Lunar New Year fireworks display

The Hanoi municipal administration has decided to put on a fireworks display at an only one venue to welcome in the lunar New Year 2022 on January 31 evening.

VN to remedy all dioxin hot spots by 2030: National plan

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 2215/QD-TTg on the national action plan on overcoming the post-war consequences of toxic chemicals/dioxin in Vietnam for 2021-30.

New coach to replace Park Hang–seo at 2022 U23 AFF Cup

Dinh The Nam will take charge of the U23 Vietnam national team at the 2022 U23 AFF Cup in Cambodia, replacing Park Hang–seo to allow the Korean more time to focus on the first team.

National strategy aims to provide clean water to rural residents by 2030

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed a decision approving the National Rural Clean Water Supply and Sanitation Strategy by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

The engineer with over 50 international publications

Failing in his attempt to be a shipbuilding engineer in his homeland, Mr. Mai The Vu came across an opportunity to study abroad and became a researcher majoring in self-driving vehicles.

Wildlife release tour promotes conservation of nature

“Going home” - a free tour at Cuc Phuong National Park launched in March - allows tourists to release animals back into nature, thereby helping spread the message of nature conservation among the public. 

Top enviromental events in Vietnam in 2021

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced the nine most significant environmental events in 2021

Vietnamese-origin professor knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, has been freshly knighted by the Queen Elizabeth II of the UK for his contributions to the local fight against COVID-19.

Land plots for sale abound in many provinces

The real estate market is witnessing a boom in land plots for sale in many provinces as new projects are rolled out in large numbers.

Valuable utensils crafted from bamboo by one-armed man

Having only one arm has never prevented Mr. Phan Van Chanh, 57, from pursuing his passion to make distinctive household items and earn tens of millions of VND each month.

Cyberattacks are similar to terrorism

Many hackers conduct cyberattacks just to show their abilities and do not think that the cyberattacks will put them behind bars.

 

Three enchanting beauty spots on the coastal road of Ca Na

To travel from Ninh Thuan to Binh Thuan, drivers usually choose to go on National Highway No 1. But travel enthusiasts choose another way - the coastal road connecting the city of Phan Rang and Ca Na Port.

 

Vietnam needs to cure ‘stagnation disease’ to 'take off'

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, after taking office, has been paying high attention to fostering the public apparatus’ proper implementation of their functions and tasks, especially the fulfillment of the great responsibilities assigned to them.

Industrial development needs State’s long-term vision

To develop the processing and manufacturing industry, the State needs to have stronger policies that focus on domestic enterprises. To have strong policies, it needs strong resources.

Criminal proceedings against Thai Nguyen city leader for State asset loss

Criminal proceedings has been launched against Phan Manh Cuong, Secretary of the Thai Nguyen city Party Committee and former head of the management board of the provincial industrial parks.

Vietnam Airlines operates first international flight since COVID-19

A flight carrying 121 passengers from Phnom Penh to HCMC landed at Tan Son Nhat Airport on the evening of January 1, making it the first regular international operated by Vietnam Airlines after a nearly-two-year hiatus.

Vietnam's first Omicron case released from hospital

The Hanoi-based Military Central Hospital 108 said on January 2 that Vietnam's first confirmed Omicron case has been discharged from the hospital on the same day after testing negative for coronavirus a day earlier.

300-year-old craft village makes lifelike paper flowers

Lying downstream of the Huong (Perfume) River, Hue City, the Thanh Tien paper flower making village is 7 km away from the ancient imperial city of Hue and has a history spanning some 300 years.

Land prices in a whirl in 2021

Prices at land auctions in the last months of the year have been climbing to new highs.

Well-deserved reputation for Vietnam at global beauty competitions

The past year can be considered a landmark for Vietnamese beauty as local representatives won major prizes at global pageants.

Vietnamese films in 2021: from the best to the worst

Audiences witnessed some successful movies in 2021 that broke the record as well as some projects that incurred financial losses in the Vietnamese film industry.

Eight reasons why foreign tourists ‘fall in love’ with Hanoi

Hanoi, a riverside city rich in history and culture, is praised by foreign tourists as an ideal destination for those who want to explore the country and people of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City confirms five Omicron cases

Five cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the municipal Department of Health.

Hue wins ASEAN tourism awards

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has won three ASEAN tourism awards, which will be presented at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2022 in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on January 19.