Ministry of Construction to reduce housing prices, paving way for VND20 million/m2 apartments

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has joined forces with a number of ministries and branches to draft a government resolution on solutions to encourage the development of low-cost commercial housing projects.

2021 Tet: clay-made dishes, giant Mexican yams

The dishes on Vietnamese people’s offering trays for Tet days made of clay have attracted buyers. Many original products have been created to celebrate the nation’s traditional Tet.

Diplomatic corps, int’l organisations updated on Party Congress’s outcomes

The Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations held a meeting in Hanoi on February 3 to inform diplomatic missions and international organisations in Vietnam about the outcomes of the 13th National Party Congress.

Vietnam documents 37 new COVID-19 infections on February 4

Vietnam logged 37 locally-transmitted COVID-19 infections in the northern province of Hai Duong province in the past 12 hours as of 6am on February 4, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Real estate inventories increase significantly in Q4

The real estate inventories of listed companies increased significantly in the fourth quarter of 2020 over a year ago because many projects were stagnant due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,

Covid-19 breaks out pre-Tet, flower villages anxious about sales

The new Covid-19 outbreak on days close to Tet could seriously affect the Hanoi flower market. Flower growers are worried as prices have dropped dramatically.

Teacher helps students with autism integrate

Thanks to the love of her job and her sympathy for disadvantaged children, Nguyen Ngoc Hanh has helped many students with autism learn to read, write, and spell their name.

Deputy PM requests limiting lockdown to smallest possible scale

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam requested relevant agencies and localities to try to limit lockdown to the smallest possible scale during an online meeting of the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control on February 3.

Vietnam takes advantage of opportunities in digital economy

The government, businesses and the public are enjoying many benefits from digital transformation activities.

Vietnam’s digital technology firms on road to success

Participants at the National Forum on Developing Vietnam’s Digital Enterprises all agreed that never before have Vietnam’s digital technology firms developed so strongly.

The long walk to a gold medal

Nguyen Thanh Ngung has become a familiar name in Vietnam’s walking scene, having won gold in the men’s 20km event at the National Athletics Championship for the last 11 years.

CPP President highlights CPV’s leadership role

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Central Committee on late February 3 issued a press release on the phone talks earlier the same day 

Dutch hockey fanatic finds a home in Vietnam

Dutch woman and field hockey lover Anniek Voesenek has found a home in Vietnam three years after arriving in the country.

Largest fish market in Northern Vietnam busy for Kitchen Gods’ Day

Tens of thousands of red carps have been transported to the fish wholesale market in Hoang Mai District, Hanoi to serve the upcoming Kitchen Gods’ Day, which will fall on February 4. The whole market seems to be dyed the color of red these days.

Vietnam records 20 more COVID-19 cases on February 3

Nineteen locally-transmitted and one imported COVID-19 cases were detected from 6am to 6pm on February 3, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

EU firms show optimism about Vietnam’s business climate in 2021

The latest Business Climate Index (BCI) unveiled by the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam on February 3 indicates that EU companies in Vietnam ended 2020 with overall optimistic view about the country's’s business climate.

Warm Tet brought to offshore platforms, islands

Two delegations from the Naval Region 2 Command recently departed from Brigade 171’s port in Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, to bring Lunar New Year gifts to staff members working on the offshore economic, scientific and technical service stations,

Hanoi's historical sites brought to life

Student Dang Viet Loc won first prize at a drawing contest held by the Centre for Scientific and Cultural Activities of the Temple of Literature.

16 news cases of Covid-19 reported in Hai Duong

The northern province of Hai Duong has reported an additional number of 16 Covid-19 cases, bringing its total number to 242 cases.

Vibrant spring energy on show in art exhibition

An art exhibition to celebrate the success of the 13th Party Congress and the founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) has opened in Hanoi.

A week before Tet, flower market in Hanoi Old Quarter still quiet

This year, Hanoi’s traditional flower market is held on the streets of Hang Luoc, Hang Khoai, Hang Roi, Hang Ma and Phung Hung.

Airlines asked to quicken refund of tickets due to COVID-19

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has asked airlines to quickly refund or exchange tickets for passengers who cannot fly to their destinations in areas under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Making cars and smartphones, Vietnam moves to top ASEAN countries

Vietnam’s industry has seen the fastest upward movement in ranking in global competitiveness among Southeast Asian countries, coming closer to the top 4 ASEAN countries.

New book on Tet released

A new book on the culture and lifestyle of Vietnamese people during Tet (Lunar New Year festival) has been released in HCM City.

Residential areas in Hanoi suffer from lack of infrastructure facilities

Hundreds of urban residential areas have been built and put into operation in recent years, contributing to solving housing needs for people in the capital city of Hanoi.