Photographer depicts beauty of Vietnam’s sea, islands

Depriving from the love for photography, photographer Gian Thanh Son has depicted the beauty of Vietnamese sea and islands which he has had an opportunity to fly over such as Truong Sa, Phu Quy, Con Dao,

PAPI displays fruits of anti-corruption drive

Anti-corruption efforts by the Vietnamese government have paid off spectacularly, producing the greatest improvement in a decade and reflecting a strong increase in public confidence.

Two VN female entrepreneurs named in 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia

Three Vietnamese women, including two entrepreneurs and a fashionista, were listed in the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, which was announced on April 20.
 

 

Vietnam to welcome sight of Lyrid meteor shower

Local skygazers will have the unique opportunity to witness the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, the dusty trail of a comet which as a centuries-long orbit around the sun,

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 22

Prime Minister to attend ASEAN leaders’ meeting

Shift to edtech taking centre stage

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on traditional models of education, edtech startups are emerging as alternative solutions for many students, with the recent rise attracting the attention of deep-pocketed capital funds.

61-year-old woman successfully gives birth to baby in Vietnam

A 61-year-old woman of Thanh Hoa Province has successfully given birth to a baby boy through a cesarean section, said doctors from Thanh Hoa Obstetrics Hospital.

Vietnam confirms two more Cantú syndrome patients

Vietnamese doctors have confirmed a further two patients with Cantú syndrome, a rare condition characterized by excess hair growth, a distinctive facial appearance, heart defects, and several other abnormalities.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 22

Vietnamese firms have chance to reach out to Halal market

Second group of Vietnam’s level-2 field hospital No. 3 departs for South Sudan

The second and last group of staff of Vietnam’s Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 has departed for the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in South Sudan from Ho Chi Minh City on April 21.

Writer with disability enters Forbes Vietnam’s inspirational women list

Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa, a writer with a paralysed right arm, has been named in the list of 20 inspirational women in 2021 by the Forbes Vietnam magazine.

Vietnam to play friendly match with Jordan

Vietnam will play a friendly match with Jordan on May 31 to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Minister elaborates on priorities for Vietnam’s diplomatic sector

Vietnam’s diplomatic sector will carry forward its pioneering role in maintaining peace and stability and mobilising resources to spur national development and improve the country’s prestige and position, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said.

Small banks change as big companies become shareholders

KienLong Bank share prices have been increasing sharply in recent days despite the downward pressure on the overall market.

Securities firms report improved results in Q1

Recently released financial reports show the earnings of securities companies were positive in the first quarter of 2021.

HCM City airport opens more check-in counters, security scanners

The Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City is adding more staff, opening early check-in counters, and using all available security scanners to reduce increasing congestion at the site.

Four Vietnamese universities enter THE’s Impact Rankings 2021

Four Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Impact Rankings 2021 by Times Higher Education (THE), the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Essence of giant waterbugs has value in Vietnam, favored by wealthy

Ca cuong, or giant waterbug, looks like a cockroach. However, unlike cockroaches, ca cuong, with a rare and precious essence, is very expensive and sells for VND3.5 million per kilogram.

Internet users like to shop, surf on Facebook rather than read books, says official

Head of Publications Department Nguyen Nguyen said it is necessary to do something so that internet users not only spend time to surf on Facebook and buy goods online but also pay attention to reading culture.

Vietnam calls for more assistance for Colombian Government

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the United Nations (UN), has called on the UN and the international community to support the Colombian Government and promote peace, security and development in this country.

Vietnamese street scenes join the LEGO world

You’d be hard-pressed to find a child anywhere in the world who didn’t grow up playing with LEGO.

Cerebral palsy student to represent Vietnam at 2021 Asian Informatics Olympiad

Nguyen Duc Thuan, a disabled student at the Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted in the northern province of Bac Ninh, will be one of 15 Vietnamese contestants at the Asian Informatics Olympics, which will take place in late May 2021.

Lessons learned from the ups and downs of Vietnam’s 'black gold'

The price of pepper, known as black gold, is increasing sharply. However, Vietnam’s pepper growers are not sure how long the price will be maintained.

President offers incense in commemoration of Hung Kings

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense to commemorate the Hung Kings at the Hung Temple historical relic site in Phu Tho province on April 21.

Chef aspires to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world

Ton Ngoc Hiep, who already opened 10 Vietnamese “pho” (noodle soup) restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is planning to bring the brand to the UK and the US.