Vietnam attends fifth session of UN Environment Assembly

A Vietnamese delegation led by Director General of the Vietnam Environment Administration Nguyen Van Tai attended the fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) held virtually on February 22-23.

MoU signed to enhance ASEAN-Russia cooperation in disaster management

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and develop their engagement in the area of disaster management.

PM proposes measures to galvanise int’l efforts to address climate-related risks to peace, security

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended and delivered remarks at an open debate of the UN Security Council on addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security, which was held in the form of video conferencing yesterday.

Tech companies put Vietnam on global map

Vietnam has been witnessing robust digital transformation in areas where local tech companies like Viettel, FPT, and the Be Group, to name just a few, have secured a strong foothold in the domestic market.

Two Covid-19 cases reported in Hai Duong hotspot this morning

This morning, the Ministry of Health announced 2 more cases of Covid-19 in Hai Duong, the country’s Covid-19 epicenter, bringing the total number of patients in the country to 2,403.

 

Vietnam inflation predicted to rise to 3.5% in 2021

Vietnam’s economy with high level of openness could be susceptible to rising inflation as a result of growing global commodity prices.

Three scenarios for holding SEA Games 31, Para Games 11 unveiled

The organising committee of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (Para Games 11) has devised three scenarios in response to developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam and Aspirations

VietNamNet has organized an online roundtable with the theme "Vietnam Aspirations". 

Domestic property market sees recovery: ministry

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) believes the domestic real estate market has overcome the most difficult period due to positive developments in the market as well as the whole economy in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Hai Duong hotspot: unsold chickens are being used to feed fish

Farmers in Yet Kieu commune, the largest chicken breeding center in the north which can provide 100,000 birds a day, are facing serious problems because of restrictions on travel to other areas because of a Covid outbreak in the province.

Actress wins award at 2021 Paris International Film Festival

Vietnamese actress Hoang Thi Bich Phuong has won the best actress award at the 2021 Paris International Film Festival for her role in “Invisible Love” (Tinh yeu vo hinh).

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 High-quality workforce crucial for Mekong Delta

Vietnam to host Davis Cup events

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed Vietnam as among the host nations for Davis Cup Group III events in Asia/Oceania taking place in the middle of the year.

Biden administration outlines strategy to contain China in the East Sea

On February 19, after a month in office, the Biden administration clearly outlined US policy in the Asia-Pacific, especially in the East Sea.

Project promotes young artists and cultural centres

A series of art and cultural events will take place in big cities from March 5 to 21. 

Vietnam condemns violence against civilians in Somalia: Ambassador

Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy yesterday condemned violence and attacks targeting civilians in Somalia during a UN Security Council videoconference on the Somalia situation and activities of the UN Assistance Mission in the African country.

National costumes unveiled ahead of Miss Grand International Vietnam

Ngoc Thao, Vietnam's representative at Miss Grand International 2020, has released outlines of the outfits she will wear during the upcoming national costume segment of the beauty pageant which will take place in Thailand.

Handling goods from Covid-19 epicenter: provinces have differing practices

Each province is setting its own rules on dealing with vehicles and goods from the Covid-19 epicenter in Hai Duong, which is under economic duress.

Shapes of Sounds offers new folk arts performances

The Voice of HCM City People (VOH) has launched a special art project offering folk music, dance and singing performances this month. 

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Industrial zones in Haiphong to attract $5 billion in FDI in 2021

How grocery stores can keep their edge over retail chains

Despite being on the same street as three convenience stores, the grocery store owned by Nguyen Ngoc Dung on Yen The Street in HCM City’s Tan Binh District is always crowded, especially during peak hours.

3rd train of Hanoi’s metro railway arrives in Vietnam

The third metro train of the Nhon-Hanoi station urban railway project has arrived at Hai Phong Port in the northern city of Hai Phong, according to the Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board (MRB).

Nguyen Dynasty’s last palace maid dies at age 102

Mrs. Le Thi Dinh, the last imperial maid of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty, passed away on February 21 in the ancient capital city of Hue at the age of 102.

Ministry tries to remove barriers for agricultural produce in Covid-19 hotspot Hai Duong

Purchasing and transporting of agricultural products from Hai Duong province – Vietnam’s largest Covid-19 hotspot – to other localities has been stalled for a few days due to epidemic prevention regulations applied in many neighboring provinces.

Da Lat’s unique 'anti-epidemic' park

The story of the war against the Covid-19 pandemic in Vietnam is told by sculptural language, giving visitors an impressive perspective, at a theme park that has opened in Da Lat city in Lam Dong province.