Snail farm brings VND34 billion a year for Quang Tri farmer

Dung, the owner of a hotel, said he has a "treasure" hidden at the bottom of the pond which yields about VND34 billion a year.

Zoning plan to preserve beauty of central Hanoi

The implementation of zone planning for four historic inner districts of Hanoi will make an important contribution to preserving the historical and architectural values of the capital, and improve the quality of life of the people of the Old Quarter.

Rising material and feed costs bridle husbandry companies

Husbandry companies are being squeezed on two fronts, with prices for poultry and cattle stagnating and falling in some cases while animal feed material prices have been surging, pushing many to halt production or even declare bankruptcy.

The old man guarding Hanoi's last ancient gate for 20 years

For nearly 20 years, a man has looked after the only ancient gate of Hanoi, like his second house.

Student overcomes adversity, joins national maths team

Having parents with severe illnesses who could not pay to send their kids to tutoring did not lessen Thong’s eagerness to learn and achieve.

DX Day 2021 to focus on eight priority fields in digital transformation

Digital transformation progress in eight priority fields under the national digital transformation initiative will be discussed at the 2021 Vietnam Digital Transformation Day (DX Day 2021) slated for May 26-27 in Hanoi.

Services sector expected to expand by 7-8 percent this decade

Vietnam’s services sector is targeting a growth rate of 7-8 percent in the 2021-2030 period, higher than the economy’s average growth rate, and eyeing to account for 50 percent of GDP by 2030.

No new COVID-19 cases, over 67,780 people get vaccinated

Vietnam reported no new COVID-19 cases in the past 12 hours to 6am on April 18, keeping the national count at 2,781, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam’s most modern bus station faces ineffective operation

HCM City’s new Mien Dong bus station, the most modern of its kind in Vietnam, has remained deserted after more than five months put into operation.

Vietnam applauds positive adjustment in US Treasury Department’s report

The US Treasury has removed Vietnam  from the list of countries labeled as currency manipulators.

Party leader asks for better performance by Central Theoretical Council

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on April 17 requested the Party Central Committee’s Theoretical Council to further improve both reality analysis and theoretical research on the basis of the Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh’s ideology.

Deadly flash flood occurs in Lao Cai Province

An unprecedented downpour was prolonged in Minh Luong Commune, Van Ban District in Lao Cai Province from the night of April 16 to the following day, triggering ferocious flash flood and landslide leaving three deaths.

Three workers killed in Bac Ninh factory fire

The deadly factory fire accident in the Northern Province of Bac Ninh killed three workers, said police investigators on April 17.

Small investors continue inundating markets

The sudden surge in individual investors that had inundated the stock markets throughout last year has not waned in the first two months of 2021, with the VN-Index exhausting at a historical peak of 1,200 points.

Suez Canal incident: Vietnam’s perspective

On March 23, 2021, on the way from Tanjung Pelepas Port (Malaysia) to Rotterdam Port (the Netherlands), the Ever Given, a container ship, ran aground when moving along the Suez Canal.

Lack of quality human resources affect Vietnam’s fisheries activities

Central provinces are facing a shortage of seamen in both quality and quantity, hindering the development of fisheries industry as many boat owners are forced to sell their ships and change their jobs.

Fashion brand utilises traditional materials

Established in 2018 by 28-year-old Vu Thi Thanh Van, theMay is her start-up project inspired from the Cham ethnic group’s traditional crafts of brocade weaving in My Nghiep Village and pottery in Bau Truc Village in Ninh Thuan Province.

The twins who built a sharing platform for young people

Having experienced a difficult period of time finding directions for the future, a pair of twin sisters decided to establish an online platform to advise and troubleshoot problems for young people who are struggling to find goals for life.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 17

Police launch traffic safety campaign ahead of holidays

32 countries to take part in copyright transactions at online book fair

So far, 32 countries have agreed to participate in copyright transactions at Book365.vn, according to Nguyen Nguyen, director of the Publishing, Printing and Publishing Department under the Ministry of Information and Communication.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 17

Japanese pin hopes on Vietnam’s market

Vietnam helps maintain sustainable global peace: Officer

Vietnam’s peacekeeping force has worked to enhance the country’s position in promoting the implementation of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including maintaining sustainable peace around the world,

Vietnamese-developed online meeting platform debuts

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on April 16 introduced eMeeting, an online meeting platform developed by the AIC Group and the BKAV Group, within the framework of the “Vietnam Digital Challenge” Forum.

US removes Vietnam out of list of currency manipulators

The US Treasury has removed Vietnam and Switzerland from the list of countries labeled as currency manipulators, reversing a decision of the administration under President Trump last December.

Online painting exhibition to raise money for charity

On April 19, the "Sowing the cozy nest" exhibition will open online with the participation of over 60 artists across the country to raise funds for charity.