Teacher spreads love for Vietnamese kids’ songs through English

"Một cánh én nhỏ chẳng làm nên mùa xuân. Rủ nhau én về theo làn nắng ấm dần ..."  (A lone swallow won't beget a spring. Swallows flockin' in the sun warming...)

Portrait by late Vietnamese painter to be auctioned in Hong Kong

A portrait, titled La Joconde (Mona Lisa), by late painter Mai Trung Thu (1906-1980) will be available for bidding on May 24 as part of the Christie’s Hong Kong Spring Auctions.

The fatal weakness of e-commerce

Many e-commerce firms still hold a traditional business mindset that does not keep up with the 4th industrial revolution as the companies lack interactions with customers.

Ambassador: Vietnam welcomes Israel – Hamas ceasefire

Vietnam welcomes Israel – Hamas ceasefire and wishes that it would be carried out and prolong in reality, said head of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy.

Vietnam ready for big election day

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, preparations have been completed in all constituencies nationwide for more than 69 million voters to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure on Sunday.

Two exhibitions highlight landscapes of Italy and Vietnam

The Consulate General of Italy in HCM City yesterday (May 20) launched two photographic exhibitions on the landscapes of Italy and Vietnam at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Proptech firms catch the eye of foreign investors

Vietnamese property technology (proptech) firms are attracting the attention of both foreign and domestic investors keen to grab a larger share of the country’s US$500-million market.

Vietnam's odd jobs: smelling jackfruit for a living, cooking salt

Jackfruit 'smellers' help merchants find delicious jackfruit to collect, and salt cooks help turn raw unclean grains of salt into white clean salt. These are a few of the interesting jobs in Vietnam few people know about.

National Assembly Election 2021: Stories of self-nominated candidates

Taking the stage at a meeting with voters in Thanh Oai District constituency, Hanoi, earlier this month, Luong The Huy shared his personal story of how he encouraged his 73-year-old father to learn how to use modern technology in his daily life.

Bread outfit by H’Hen Nie among most unexpected costumes of Miss Universe

The unique attire inspired from Vietnamese bread, known locally as Banh Mi, which was worn by H’Hen Nie at Miss Universe 2018 has been named among the ten most unexpected national costumes in the pageant’s history.

WHO closely monitors ongoing pandemic outbreak in Vietnam: Kidong Park

Dr Kidong Park, WHO Representative in Vietnam, has granted an exclusive interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the Vietnamese government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and WHO’s support for Vietnam in the effort.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 21

Vietnam’s GDP growth to expand by 7 pct in 2021: AMRO report

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 21

 Bac Giang builds extra Covid-19 field hospital

Five female provincial Party Committee Secretaries run for National Assembly election

Five female provincial Party Committee Secretaries have made strong commitments and shown their priority issues while running for election to the 15th National Assembly (NA).

Covid-19 cases in Vietnam are evidence of virus transmission through the air

The case of a man infected with Covid-19 from someone who sat 10m from him. This case in Vietnam reinforces the evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted through the air.

Alarming statistic: 13,000 businesses withdraw from market each month

In the first quarter of 2021, the number of businesses withdrawing from the market was higher than the number of newly established ones. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect production and business activities in Vietnam.

Roof-top gardens in Vietnam’s cities

Many families in Vietnam’s big cities like Hanoi and HCM City have transformed their roofs into gardens, which not only supply organic vegetables and fruits but also provide places of relaxation amid the busy urban life.

Coffee shop chains increase presence

Despite the pandemic restrictions, the race to open more shops between coffee brands continues full steam ahead.

Thai custom: Husband lives with wife’s family after wedding

According to the Thai ethnic people’s custom, a bridegroom lives with his wife’s family for three to five years before taking her to his house.

Three keys to fight against Covid-19 in Vietnam

Along with the 5K message, Vietnam is strictly implementing three counterattacks: large-scale testing; implementation of a vaccine strategy; and application of technology for Covid-19 tracing.

Deputy PM requires efforts to prevent disruption of production chains in pandemic-hit areas

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam asked for efforts to prevent the interruption of production chains in COVID-19-hit localities at a virtual meeting with leaders of Bac Giang and Bac Ninh provinces, the current biggest COVID-19 hot spots of COVID-19 today.

A destination for highly qualified foreign workers

The rapid growth of overseas investment into Vietnam in recent years has led to an increase in demand for highly qualified workers. 

Hanoi family preserves vintage fans

A family in Hanoi has a large collection of vintage electric fans.

Vietnam, ILO sign MoU on co-operation for next decade

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the International Labour Organisation today penned a memorandum of understanding on co-operation aimed at promoting the implementation of ILO conventions in Vietnam for 2021 - 2030.

Prime Minister delivers speech at 26th int’l conference on future of Asia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a speech at the 26th International Conference on the Future of Asia that was held virtually on May 20.