Vietnam looks to apply biotechnology for sustainable development

The Politburo recently issued a resolution on the development and application of biotechnology serving the country’s sustainable progress in the new situation.

Unique delicacies from Hanoi’s countryside

Experienced local chefs can create some delicious and distinctive dishes from the unusual food resources found in the outskirts of Hanoi.

Exports add tens of billions of USD to coffers thanks to FTAs

Vietnam’s exports have gained tens of billions of USD each year from free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam is a signatory, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) revealed.

Vietnam community in Slovakia congratulated on being 14th ethnic minority group

The Vietnamese Embassy in Slovakia has held a ceremony to congratulate the Vietnamese community there on being recognised as the 14th ethnic minority group of the host country.

Markets busy ahead of Vu Lan festival

Supermarkets and wet markets are now busy as the Vu Lan festival is only three days away.

Regional media covers Vietnam’s AFF U23 Championship win

After the final of AFF U23 Championship on August 26 in Thailand, while Thai media expressed their admiration for the U23 Vietnam's victory in the tournament, the Indonesian press expressed regret when Indonesian players lost in the penalty shootout.

Vietnam win big at 2023 VTV Int’l Women’s Volleyball Cup

The Vietnam women’s volleyball team 1 won the International Women's Volleyball Tournament - VTV Cup Ferroli 2023, after defeating the Vietnam women’s volleyball team 2 in the final match held in the northern province of Lao Cai on August 26.

Singaporean PM begins official visit to Vietnam

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and a delegation from Singapore arrived in Hanoi on August 27, beginning a three-day official visit to Vietnams at the invitation of his counterpart Pham Minh Chinh. ​

Cham craft villages in An Giang gain popularity among tourists

The development of community-based tourism associated with traditional culture has improved the quality of life of the Chăm ethnic minority people in the southern province of An Giang.

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Vietnam remains bright spot for FDI attraction

Ba Dinh District: Land of historical relics

As one of the first four core districts of Hanoi, Ba Dinh District is of indisputable importance to the capital and the country as a neuralgic political and administrative center.

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Ministry proposes opening more agricultural majors in Central Highlands region

Vietnam’s wooden product exports recover gradually

Vietnam’s wood and wooden product exports have seen signs of gradual recovery, according to the Hanoi-based DSC Securities Joint Stock Company (DSC).

Painter shifts to making toy animals after his eyesight weakens

The painter has had to put aside his paintbrush and take a new job – making toy animals from nipa leaves. He calls this his ‘journey back to childhood’.

Various tours available for National Day holidays

Popular destinations such as Da Nang, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) and Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) are chosen by a lot of tourists.

Rooftop solar-power policy criticized for focusing on residential buildings

The draft encourages installation of rooftop solar power systems on people’s homes and office buildings, but does not encourage them for industrial zones, schools, hospitals, airports, seaports, railway stations and bus stations.

Vietnamese imports and exports with Asia hit nearly US$242 billion

Vietnam's import and export turnover to the Asian market during the opening seven months of the year reached US$241.84 billion, accounting for the largest proportion at 65% of the total import and export value of Vietnamese goods to the world.

Blockchain technology proposed for use in journalism

Blockchain can be used in many stages of the process of operating a digital editorial office, thus contributing to the digital transformation of Vietnam’s news industry.

Ministry proposes transfer of 11 SOEs to CMSC, SCIC

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed transferring 11 SOEs in which it represented the State ownership to the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises and the State Capital Investment Corporation.

Plunge in Vietnam’s exports has bottomed out: VinaCapital

There are concrete signs that Vietnam’s exports are set to recover in the fourth quarter driven by a bottoming out of the US inventory cycle and by an acceleration in multinational firms’ movement of manufacturing to Vietnam.

Deadline extended for producers to answer anti-dumping questionnaire

The Trade Remedy Agency has extended deadline for domestic producers and importers to submit their answers to questionnaire related to anti-dumping investigation into prestressed steel cable products originating from China, Thailand and Malaysia.

The essence of Cu Da soy sauce

Cu Da craft village produces special soy sauce that possesses a naturally sweet flavour, which necessitates a series of intricate and meticulous steps to achieve the final product.

Vietnamese dance group performs at Japanese festival

Vietnam's Nakama Yosakoi dance group performed at the 21st Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi which opened in Tokyo, Japan, on August 26.

Vietnam ranks first at 1st Asian & Asian Youth Shuttlecock Championships

Vietnam won 11 golds and three silver medals at the first Asian & Asian Youth Shuttlecock Championships which wrapped up in Hong Kong (China) on August 26.

Prohibiting access to internet is not the right way to protect children: experts

To protect children and keep them safe in cyberspace, there should be a "digital immune system and digital vaccine", or knowledge and skills that help them protect themselves.