Ca Mau’s special apiculture recognised as intangible cultural heritage

The recognition of “gac keo ong” (literally meaning ‘the cultivation of honey bee in the wild’) in Ca Mau as intangible cultural heritage has created momentum for beekeepers to develop a sustainable business and protect forests.

Murals aim to protect environment

In Duc Thang ward in Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem district there is a special mural depicting the Old Quarter and other important sites in the capital, created by members of the district’s Youth Union. 

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark, a wonderland on Earth

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark is an exceptional area in which it is possible to explore the history of the Earth for more than 500 million years. 

PM urges officials, public employees to focus on work right after Tet

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked officials and public employees to focus on work right after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and not organise New Year parties and go to festivals during working hours.

Party Chief and President Nguyen Phu Trong plants trees, takes a walk at Thang Long royal citadel

On the morning of February 17, Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong offered incense in commemoration of late Vietnamese Kings, heroes, martyrs 

To prevent spread of Covid-19, students in nearly 40 provinces stay home after Tet

Nearly 40 provinces and cities in the country have closed school until the end of February to prevent and control Covid-19.

 

Crowded streets of Saigon on the first working day after Tet

On the first working day after the lunar New Year (Tet holiday), the streets of Saigon bustled again, but there were no traffic jams.

18 new COVID-19 cases reported on Feb 17, all in Hai Duong

Vietnam saw 18 new locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases from 6am to 6pm on February 17, all in Hai Duong - the country's current largest hotbed, raising the national count to 2,329.

Vietnamese heritage recognised by UNESCO

Preserving heritage is now the top priority of UNESCO and countries having globally-recognised heritage, including Vietnam.

Czech diplomat writes on Vietnam’s fourth industrial revolution strategy

The development of Vietnam's digital economy will create new opportunities for Czech companies operating in this field in the Southeast Asian nation, particularly in cyber security or digital banking, according to Czech diplomat David Jarkulisch.

Top 10 goals of VN football in 2020

Below are the greatest goals scored by Vietnamese football players in 2020. Football star Quang Hai's volley into Saigon FC’s goal ranks first in the list.

Vietnam's most famous culinary vlogger

The sound of birds singing in the early morning, chickens crowing at noon, and rustling of leaves in the garden frequently appear in the videos of Dong Van Hung - the founder of Mother-made Cuisine (Am Thuc Me Lam) channel.

Vietnamese Tet Programme at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

A Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) Programme with folk rituals and games took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi to celebrate the Year of the Buffalo.

Thanh Hoa woman ‘uses magic’ to keep flowers fresh for 10 years

Returning to Vietnam from Thailand with technology which helps keep flowers ‘immortal’, Le Thi Viet in the last 12 years has been diligently creative, bringing flowers to more and more people.

HCM City's airport gives COVID tests to passengers returning from north

HCM City’s authorities are testing arrivals from three major airports in the north (Noi Bai in Hanoi, Van Don in Quang Ninh province and Cat Bi in Hai Phong) as tens of thousands of passengers are returning after the Lunar New Year holiday.

Vietnam condemns terrorist attacks in Iraq: ambassador

Vietnam condemns all terrorist attacks and extreme violence in Iraq, Vietnam's representative said at an online meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on February 16.

Significant milestones in national construction and development

Vietnam has overcome a range of challenges and integrated more deeply into the world during the 90-plus years of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

100,000 tons of farm produce stuck in Hai Duong Covid-19 hotspot

After Hai Duong, the country's Covid-19 epicenter, imposed social distancing beginning at midnight on February 16, distribution of nearly 100,000 tons of farm produce was disrupted.

Hanoi orders closure of streetside stalls, religious sites

The capital city of Hanoi has ordered the closure of streetside stalls, monuments, temples and pagodas from February 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Digital economy predicted to reach $43 billion by 2025

Vietnam’s digital economy is expected to reach $43 billion by 2025, according to the e-Conomy Southeast Asia report from Google, Temasek and new partner Bain & Company.

Young families return to Hanoi after a long Tet holiday

In the flow of people returning to Hanoi after the 7-day lunar New Year holiday (Tet), there were kids sitting behind their mothers on motorbikes, with countryside specialties tied behind the vehicles.

Farmers embrace livestreams, high-tech advances for better quality, productivity

Farmer Le Van Chin from the southern province of Long An recently livestreamed an advert about his cooperative’s red-flesh dragon fruit on his Facebook page.

9th generation descendant reveals know-how to make drums

With jackfruit wood and buffalo leather, the talented craftsman can make drums, creating the sounds of life.

Vietnam’s industrial export still relies on FDI sector

Vietnam posted an estimated trade surplus of $1.3 billion in January, according to a report recently announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Forest environmental services to bring about 2.8 trillion VND in 2021

The Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) aims to collect 2.8 trillion VND (121.7 million USD) from forest environmental services this year.