Ninh Binh Province's $11.7b plan to develop industry, tourism until 2050

Ninh Binh Province has approved a provincial planning scheme for 2021-30, with a long-term vision to 2050, to focus on developing industry, tourism and infrastructure.

Da Nang film festival to showcase excellent Vietnamese and Asian works

The highlight of the 5-day event is the competition of films in two categories - the Asian film award category and the Vietnamese film award category.

Binh Thuan implements 13 specific policies for ethnic minority areas

In addition to policies set by the central government, Binh Thuan province has implemented 13 specific local policies for socio-economic development in the ethnic minority areas.

Young man brings the craft of making pom-poms in VN

Le Lam Nhat Huy (Henry Le) from the central province of Binh Thuan, is considered a pioneer for bringing pom-pom art to Vietnam.

HCMC Tourism Department stops receiving registration for City Hall tour

The HCMC Department of Tourism has temporarily stopped receiving registration for a sightseeing tour of the HCMC People's Committee headquarters building since April 26.

The most powerful billionaire families in Vietnam: Part 2

Vietnam has many powerful business empires, described as the backbone of the national economy.

Ung Hoa added to Hanoi's second airport planning

Hanoi People's Committee has just added Ung Hoa District as the third option for the city's second airport, together with Thuong Tin and Thanh Oai districts.

An Hao solar farm: new site for green tourism

The popularity of sea tourism has resulted in overcrowding and the sea is no longer as "blue" as it used to be.

Nearly VND50 billion invested in ethnic minority areas in Yen Lap district

Yen Lap district is allocated nearly 58 billion VND to implement the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas.

Training courses for ChatGPT becoming more popular in VN

The number of people who want to learn how to use ChatGPT has soared amid the strong popularity of the smart artificial intelligence (AI) program. More and more training courses have been opened.

Hanoi to open three more walking streets

This year, the People’s Committee of Dong Da District will set up a plan to open a food zone on Nguyen Van Tuyet Street and a pedestrian zone on Van Mieu and Quoc Tu Giam streets.

International movie filmed in Vietnam promoted abroad

Picturesque scenes of the nation in the recent film “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” by Rachael Leigh Cook are being featured on a billboard in Times Square in New York in the United States as part of a promotion campaign taking place around the world.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 26/2023

Many child abuse cases detected by health care facilities: Official

HCM City to host folk culture festival

A wide range of Vietnamese folk performing arts will be featured at the HCM City Folk Culture Festival held from April 29 to May 1.

Authorities warn of fraudulent travel schemes during holidays

Recently, the Ministry of Public Security has received numerous complaints of fraudulent activities aimed at taking advantage of people’s property.

Over 50 arrested as investigation of flight attendant case expands

At least 50 people have been arrested in connection with the Vietnam Airlines drug smuggling case.

5,223 students gather to form giant map of Vietnam

As many as 5,223 students of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) have collaborated in creating a giant map in the shape of Vietnam to mark the 50th anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30, 2025).

VN-Argentina celebrates 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Buenos Aires

A ceremony was held in Buenos Aires on April 25 (local time) to mark the 50th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Argentina diplomatic relations with the theme "Present and Future".

Vietnamese-origin artists in UK retain memories of homeland

Vietnamese-origin artists in the UK are sharing their memories and experiences about the homeland through an ongoing exhibition titled “No place like home” at the Museum of the Home in Hackney district in East London.

NA Chairman attends Vietnam-Argentina business forum

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the Vietnam-Argentina business forum in Buenos Aires on April 25 (local time), as part of his ongoing official visit to the Latin American country.

Vietnam praised for efforts in enforcement of 1982 UNCLOS

Judge Albert Hoffmann, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), has lauded Vietnam’s efforts in enforcing the 1982 UNCLOS, during a recent working session with Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh.

Vietnam - RoK agreement on social insurance approved

The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution approving an agreement on social insurance signed with the Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 14, 2021.

Major commercial banks agree to further reduce interest rates

Four State-owned commercial joint stock banks in Vietnam have reached a high consensus on the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s policy on reducing interest rates in the coming time.

Binh Dinh kicks off hot air balloon festival

The international hot air balloon festival “Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh – sea heaven” kicked off in the south-central coast province of Binh Dinh April 25.