Directive 03 encourages use of Vietnamese-made products by Party members, agencies

Vietnam-made goods’ quality and price nowadays are much better than the past. Some products have become so famous that they have been counterfeited by foreign manufacturers.

Most expensive Vietnamese paintings at international auctions

Local artworks have left an impressive footprint in the international auction market, with an increasing number of Vietnamese pieces receiving bids at high prices. 

Mekong Delta men convert vehicles to ambulances to aid the poor

People nationwide have done their bit to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but few have gone quite as far as Ngon Duc Thang. 

Deposit interest rates rising despite pandemic

After many months of staying at low levels, deposit interest rates at banks have increased since late May.

Children encourage pandemic fighting spirit through paintings

Artworks painted by children during the pandemic are being displayed in an online exhibition.

State officers relieved as ministry reduces 'unnecessary certification'

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra said the number of required certificates will be reduced to ease the burden on civil servants and public employees.

Shelter areas in Truong Sa archipelago - Common homes for Vietnamese fishermen

Some of the islands in the Truong Sa archipelago have been equipped with special shelter areas considered “common homes” at sea for fishermen to stay safe amid storms and access fishery logistics services, 

Artists need funding to make public art

Vietnam University of Fine Arts' lecturer Nguyen The Son is one of few local artists working on public art projects. He has 16 public artworks in Hanoi's Phuc Tan Ward located in between the Long Bien and Chuong Duong bridges.

The unsung heroes on the frontline

Sleeping three or four hours a day, being ready to work regardless of the time, or spending hours sweltering inside a protective suit.

Public investment: thousands of projects cut, but total capital up by quadrillion VND

The total public investment capital has increased sharply in the 2021-2025 period compared with 2016-2020, but the number of projects has fallen significantly.

Vietnam compiles first COVID-19 map as part of disease control efforts

The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has recently issued a regulation on risk assessment and corresponding administrative measures regarding pandemic prevention and control,

Hanoi wants to tax abandoned villas

Hanoi has proposed to the Ministry of Finance the imposition of a tax or fine on owners of half-finished and abandoned townhouses and villas which were causing considerable waste of land resources.

HCM City set to use robotic assistance for COVID screening calls

HCM City should soon start using a robotic assistant to automatically make phone calls to people to ask about COVID-19 symptoms and report to health officials for taking samples to test in time, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has said.

VN may have to reduce renewable power in the next five years: energy institute

It is likely that Vietnam will have to reduce renewable energy sources in the next five years, as booming development in recent years was weighing on the power system, according to a recent report by the Institute of Energy.

Localities more transparent with their public spending: report

Local governments have become more transparent with public spending and are showing better practice publicising documents related to State budget spending, according to a report published on Thursday.

Border guard cracks down on illegal entries and exits

The Border Guard has taken the lead in 51 investigation projects and illegal entries and exits, receiving 15,000 people entering Vietnam through border gates and handing them over to local authorities for handling and isolation.

Covid-19 pandemic helps clean up condotel market in Vietnam

Severe economic impacts as a result of the pandemic have put more stress on the local condotel market.

Lao Cai's traditional horse racing gets national heritage status

Traditional horse racing in Bac Ha District in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is among 10 newly recognised as 'national intangible heritage' by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

NA Chairman holds online talks with Cambodian counterpart

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Heng Samrin via video teleconference on June 3.

Vietnam calls for dialogue to address risks from decaying oil tanker off Yemen’s coast

Vietnam urges all parties to cooperate and dialogue to address differences regarding FSO Safer, the long-abandoned oil tanker moored off the coast of Yemen, 

Vietnam backs non-proliferation of mass destruction weapons

The UN Security Council (UNSC) sat down on June 3 to discuss the issue of chemical weapons in Syria and unanimously adopted two Resolutions regarding the situation in Sudan and Libya,

Economic performance on track despite COVID-19: Gov't meeting

Vietnam’s economic performance in the first five months of 2021 means the country remains on track for solid growth despite two waves of COVID-19 outbreaks, heard a Government meeting on Thursday in Hanoi.

Workers toil under midday sun

A street cleaner, a waste collector in Hanoi, a traffic police officer in the central city of Nghe An and a construction worker in the central province of Ha Tinh continued to do their job diligently despite the intense heat at noon on recent days.

Vietnam Airlines to sell 11 aircraft

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced the plan to sell 11 A321ceo aircraft made in 2004, 2007 and 2008.

Vietnamese film named among top 10 favourites in US

Local film “Bo Gia” (Old Father) features in a list of the top 10 most popular movies in the United States, according to the latest statistics compiled by popular website Box Office Mojo.