Vietnam has 23 more national treasures

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed decisions to recognise 23 more national treasures.

Health Ministry confirms over 15,200 fresh Covid-19 infections

The Ministry of Health confirmed 15,218 new Covid-19 cases this evening, December 26, including 36 imported cases and 15,182 locally-transmitted cases, down 377 domestic cases against yesterday.

When everything must be imported: developing a better support industry

If it does not take advantage of opportunities, Vietnam will need at least two more decades to reach the per capita added value in the processing and manufacturing industry for newly industrialized countries.

More electric fencing built to prevent elephant intrusions in Dong Nai

Dong Nai Province is building more electric fences to prevent wild elephants from entering residential areas.

A tael of gold in Vietnam worth $500 more than world prices

Gold prices in Vietnam are much higher than international prices, driven by a supply-demand imbalance and price manipulation. A tael (37.5g) of gold in Vietnam is about US$500 more than in the rest of the world.

HCMC proposes return to school plan from January 3, 2022

The Department of Education and Training of Thu Duc City and 21 districts proposed return to school plan for students at all grades from January 3, 2022.

Mr. Le Hoa Binh appointed to Permanent Vice Chairman of HCMC People’s Committee

The People’s Committee of HCMC decided to appoint Mr. Le Hoa Binh to Permanent Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the city and assigned responsibilities to top leaders of the municipal People’s Committee in the 2021-2026 tenure.

Pandemic alert level in HCMC maintained at level 2

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, at noon on December 25, announced the pandemic alert level in the area following Resolution No.128 of the Government.

Is Facebook fading in popularity?

A colleague of mine was surprised when his 17-year-old son, who is quiet on Facebook, is a "hot TikToker" with videos viewed by hundreds of thousands of people.

 

Smart grid – key to optimize renewable energy grid

The country’s road map aims to improve the quality and reliability of the national power supply and the efficient use of electricity.

Economics professor in the UK: you can contribute to homeland from abroad

“I chose to stay in the UK, not because I can find a good job here, but I believe that I still need more time to accumulate experience and money before I return to Vietnam and do something bigger,” said Trinh Quang Vu.

 

Vietnam's growth potential lies in the digital economy

The digital economy in Vietnam accounts for about 8.2% of GDP. The development potential of the Internet and digital economy components is still quite large. 

Hanoi to accelerate local goods’ presence on foreign shelves

The city’s investment, trade, and tourism promotion activities will focus on gathering the participation of Vietnamese businesses at home and abroad.

Hanoi accelerates renovation of old apartment buildings by Q3 of 2023

The plan is considered a breakthrough in improving people’s living standard in the capital city.

 

Top five specialty rice dishes in Vietnam

Com tam Sai Gon (Sai Gon-style steamed broken rice), Com ga Hoi An (Hoi An Chicken Rice) and Com hen Hue (Baby basket clams rice) are all wonderful rice dishes that diners should not miss.

Mobile payment: new trend in Vietnam

Buyers nowadays only need to scan a QR code by their phones to pay for items, and shops have even stopped accepting cash payments.

From village student in Vietnam to famous scientist in Australia

Nguyen Trong Hieu, PhD, senior researcher and lecturer in solar energy at Australian National University, is a Vietnamese national.

Colourful murals cover old buildings in HCM City

The mossy walls of an old apartment building in HCM City have been painted with giant murals as part of the Saigon Urban Arts 2021 project.

Casinos suffer heavy losses, wait for brighter days

As many as 56 businesses in Vietnam are licensed to provide prize-winning games at 63 hotels and nine casino businesses.

Airlines ready, quarantine policies still being fine-tuned as resumption of int'l flights nears

With a week left until the Government’s scheduled pilot resumption of regular international flights, air transport and airlines have all said they are more than ready but there are some policy issues to be resolved.

Mekong Delta faces challenge to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in rice farming

Rice production is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, and how to reduce the emissions while still ensuring food security and raising farmers’ income 

Inside HCM City’s crematorium for people who died from Covid-19

The peak of the epidemic has passed, but Ho Chi Minh City is still recording dozens of Covid-19 related deaths each day.

Traffic accidents claim nearly 5,800 lives in Vietnam in 2021

As many as 11,495 traffic accidents nationwide killed 5,799 people and injured 8,018 others in one year between December 15, 2020 and December 14, 2021.

Lantern Festival to light up ancient Hoi An

The 2022 Hoi An Lantern Festival, a special cultural and art event, will open on December 25 at the Hoi An Memories Island to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year.

WB official optimistic about Vietnam's 2022 GDP growth prospect

Vietnam's target of bringing its GDP growth to 6-6.5% in 2022 is entirely possible if it can effectively control the COVID-19, and improve the supply – demand balance, an official of the World Bank (WB) has said.