Unique miniature of communal house in Vietnam

The love for the village’s communal house prompted a Vietnamese artisan to come up with the idea of crafting a miniature wooden house model.

Vietnam earns $11bil from agricultural exports

In the first quarter, agricultural products such as rubber, tea, vegetables, cassava, shrimp and forestry products earned high export value, bringing total export turnover of agricultural products to nearly US$11 billion.

Hanoi painters showcase colours of life

An exhibition showcasing outstanding paintings by a group of emerging contemporary artists from Hanoi named Đa Diện (Multiface) opened on Friday at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected as State President

The National Assembly (NA) elected Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politburo member of the 13th tenure and a deputy of the 14th legislature, as State President for the 2016-2021 term on April 5 morning, during the 14th legislature’s 11th sitting.

Da Nang warns about property speculators

The Da Nang Department of Natural Resources and Environment has warned that the tricks of several property speculators could drive up land prices in the central city after recent announcements of adjusted master planning.

Climate resilience scheme for urban areas approved

The Prime Minister has approved a scheme for climate resilience development in urban areas in the next 10 years.

Conquering V.League 1 proves to be tough task for foreign coaches

Sacked after just three matches in charge, Japanese coach Masahiro Shimoda is the latest foreign coach to struggle in the V.League 1.

"VietNamNet has a great opportunity to take the lead in digital technology"

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said that the digital age is coming and it will fundamentally change our lives. VietNamNet should be a newspaper that applies the most of the new technology.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector strengthens in March

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector gained growth pace at the end of the first quarter, with marked increases in output, new orders and exports, leading to stronger rises in employment and purchasing activity, according to a report by tIHS Markit.

Police urge Hanoi students to use social networks properly

To improve security and safety of social network environments for students, especially secondary students, Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem district has implemented the pilot model "For a healthy environment on social networks”.

Field-mouse meat more expensive than pork, wild vegetables pricier than US beef

The price of field-mouse meat in the Mekong Delta is now higher than that of pork. And in Hanoi, wild vegetables cost more than imported beef bacon, or 10 times more than chicken.

Hai Phong to build 67 public parks

In the 2021-2022 period, the northern port city of Hai Phong will spend nearly VND2 trillion to build 67 parks, the city’s Permanent Vice Chairman Le Anh Quan said at a press conference on April 2.

Bull market might continue this week: experts

Vietnam's stock market recorded a week-long rally with the benchmark breaking through 1,200 points and continuously hitting new highs.

H&M criticized for allegedly posting "problematic" map

Some Vietnamese netizens have said that H&M (in China) has posted a "problematic" map that violates Vietnam's maritime sovereignty and called for boycott of this Swedish fashion brand.

Two more COVID-19 cases recorded in April 4 afternoon

Vietnam had two new COVID-19 cases to report in the past 12 hours to 6pm on April 4, raising the tally to 2,631, including 1,603 domestically-transmitted infections, the Ministry of Health said.

Illegal sand extraction rampant on Da River

The illegal excavation of sand has been found at a section of Da River which runs through Hanoi, and local authorities have apparently done little to curb the problem.

For natural development of the Mekong Delta

Resolution 120 on sustainable development of the Mekong Delta issued three years ago has helped create “living with nature” methods as targeted.

Over 6.4 million poor households access social policy bank loans

As of March, more than 6.4 million poor and near-poor households had won access to loans from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP).

Four die in Hanoi house fire

Four members of the same family, including a pregnant woman, died after a fire broke out at a house on Ton Duc Thang Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi on April 4.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 4

Da Nang focusing on developing hi-tech, supporting industries

Quantum leap in scientific research achieved by Vietnamese PhD student

The replacement of fossil fuel-derived energy with environmentally-friendly energy is the focus of research by a PhD student from Hue who is studying in Taiwan.

Hoi An residents turn organic waste into compost and detergent

While cycling for exercise every early morning, Nguyen Thi Hong Van often passes a market to collect leftover fruits and vegetables.

Meat consumption in VN is almost double the recommended amount

The World Cancer Prevention Organization recommends that each person should not consume more than 70 grams of meat per day, but Vietnamese on average consume 134 grams of meat a day.

New trading system in place this year: HoSE

The new information technology system for the entire stock market, known as KRX, is expected to be put into operation this year, according to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

Night businesses on Bui Vien Street suffer heavy losses

Business owners on Bui Vien pedestrian street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City are suffering from a lack of customers due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.