Teachers need new skills to wean off textbooks

In the new high school education programme, textbooks are no longer the only source for teaching. Teachers have more autonomy in the teaching process, but many have not been able to catch up with the idea.

Trash for cash: Group calls on locals to clean up village after flood

It was 9am on a morning earlier this month when a group of volunteers in pink uniform at Phu Tho Village Cooperative in Quang Binh Province used a loudspeaker to call on residents of the village to collect rubbish and sell it.

COVID-19: Without wearing masks, hefty fines given

Those who go out to public venues in Hanoi capital and Ho Chi Minh City without donning a face mask will be fined between VND1-3 million. 

Hanoi to host Vietnam Venture Summit 2020

The Vietnam Venture Summit 2020, the second event of its kind, is set to take place in Hanoi on November 25 and will provide a dialogue platform between the Vietnamese Government and a number of major international venture funds.

Multi-billion US dollar deals kick off new investment wave

More and more investment deals are still being been made despite the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The State does not favor any economic sector

Assoc. Prof Dr. Vu Van Phuc proposed adding to the draft Political Reports submitted to the 12th Party Congress a section on economic sectors in the transitional economy to socialism in Vietnam.

National election slated for May 23, 2021

The national election will be held on May 23, 2021, which falls on Sunday, as agreed by legislators during the 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly that concluded on November 17.

Hanoi Symphony concert to convey message on gender equality

The first-ever symphony concert to promote gender equality in Vietnam will premiere at the Hanoi Opera House on November 27, the organisers have announced.

Foreign media highlights RCEP signing, praises Vietnam's ASEAN chairmanship

Foreign media outlets have run various headlines on the signing of the world’s largest trade deal – the RCEP, with ASEAN at the centre during the grouping’s summit virtually hosted by Vietnam as ASEAN 2020 Chair last week.

“Land of roses” in the hearts of Vietnamese people

Bulgaria has long been known as “The land of roses” because the flowers are found everywhere around the Balkan country.

UN pledges more support to Vietnam in climate change response

Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, on November 17 said the UN will continue to support Vietnam in responding challenges caused by climate change.

Da Nang to become ‘smart’ in 2025

Having launched an e-Government system in 2014, Da Nang has completed 1,632 out of 1,682 online administration procedures, marking a crucial step in becoming a ‘smart city’ and the first in Vietnam to join ASEAN ‘smart’ city network by 2030.

Thai diplomat praises ASEAN Summit results

Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN, Phasporn Sangasubana, talks to Vietnam News Agency about the results of the 37th ASEAN Summit.

New partnership aims to put bicycles back on city streets

Vietnamese cities are set to benefit from greener transport after the Ministry of Construction and GIZcycl signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of technical guidelines for the design of cycling infrastructure.

Multi-level marketing flourishes during the pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptive impact on retail and consumption, multi-level marketing (MLM) activities have been blossoming, with steady improvements in quality and earning growing trust from customers. 

A day in Hau Giang Province during wet season

Wet season comes with fields being submerged in the Mekong delta province of Hau Giang. On the other hand, it also gives locals a different livelihood.

Vietnamese told to be wary of potential coronavirus outbreak as winter season nears

Experts have warned that Covid-19 may worsen in winter when the weather conditions are more favorable for the virus to spread.

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HCM City aims for annual VND3trn from port-related tariffs

First-ever Epidemic Prevention and Public Health Exhibition Area in the CAEXPO

The upcoming 17th China-ASEAN Expo will launch its first-ever physical exhibition area for epidemic prevention and public health.

Looms run still in homes of the Lu

Lo Thi Dam is quite agile on her loom, and a piece of fabric soon takes shape that will then be dyed and embroidered in colourful thread.

VNOB debuts musical Les Miserable

The Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB) will be performing the musical Les Misérable in Hanoi from November 21-24.   

Vietnam should apply more technologies in plastic waste recycling

Vice chairman and general secretary of the Vietnam Responsible Care Council Do Thanh Bai spoke about plastic waste recycling and technology.

Major power line suffers multiple setbacks

Bui Van Kien, deputy director general of the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) under Vietnam Electricity (EVN), talks about the risks of falling behind schedule on the North-South 500kV power line in the central region.

The wealthy continue to spend big money on cars despite Covid-19

While Covid-19 has had a big impact on the economy and most people, it has not hurt the rich. They are stil spending big money on luxury car models.