The Can Tho University in collaboration with the Global Crop Diversity Trust held a seminar in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on March 13 to discuss biodiversity for opportunities, livelihoods and development in Vietnam.

The Government's latest real estate legislation went into effect on March 11 aiming to reinvigorate the sluggish realty market, which has been mired in a severe imbalance of supply and demand.

With dragon fruit growing areas increasing rapidly, China has become nearly self-sufficient in the fruit. This poses a great challenge to Vietnam, a major dragon fruit producer which targets China as the major market.

Dong Cuu Village lies on the bank of the Nhue Giang River in Hanoi's suburban Thuong Tin District, and has been long famed for its traditional embroidery.

Economists believe the period from now to 2045 is the optimal time when Vietnam can find important opportunities to develop the economy. If it cannot create "magic growth" during that time, it will not be able to escape the middle-income trap.

In the coastal martial province of Binh Dinh, diners can enjoy pumpkin soup with coconut milk, a traditional yet nutritious soup.

Many people believe that Vietnam’s tourism industry should make further efforts to draw international tourists from markets such as India, Australia and Southeast Asia.

Kawamura Hiroaki, a Japanese rehabilitation technician at Quang Tri General Hospital in Quang Tri Province, helped an old patient prepare for her physical therapy practice.

While AI is only in its infancy, it is evident that software like ChatGPT is already revolutionising education and training.

Mr. Le Anh Tu not only earns hundreds of millions of VND annually, but also helps many Co Tu people in Hoa Bac commune in Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city earn high income from a medicinal plant call che day (Ampelopsis cantoniensis).

Despite being a small city and hard hit by climate change, Hoi An is famed nationally and internationally as a tourist attraction.

Vietnamese gymnasts are looking at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games as a key stepping stone towards future success on the global stage, including the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The event was organised by the Traditional Communication Committee of Truong Sa soldiers in Da Nang to offer incense, offers wreaths and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers at the Nai Nam communal house in Hai Chau, Da Nang.

Culinary Journeys, a food programme that airs monthly on CNN International, has named the local dish chuoi nuong (grilled bananas) on its list of the nine best desserts in the world.

Of the five international undersea cable routes that have problems, only the fault on the SMW3 route has yet to be scheduled for repair.

The 8th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2023 with the theme: “Destination of the world’s coffee" has just opened, attracting the attention of the community.

Hanoi City will build an eight-lane bridge across the Red River to connect the districts of Bac Tu Liem and Dong Anh.

Recent arrests of registrars have clogged registration centers, leaving them without workers to carry out their duties.

Nguyen Viet Cong Thanh from A Luoi District, Thua Thien-Hue Province has succeeded in drawing paintings on pebbles.

The Elephant Festival and Traditional Cultural Festival 2023 of Buon Don district's ethnic groups will take place in Krong Na commune, Buon Don district of Dak Lak province on March 12.

Restrictive visa policies make Vietnam less attractive to int'l tourists

The nation has been named as the host of the upcoming Mister Grand International (MGI) male pageant, with the prestigious event scheduled to take place in the country this November.

Suppliers to Dutch chip-making machines giant ASML Holding NV are considering building plants in Southeast Asia as opposed to China amid ongoing political tensions between Beijing and the West, according to details provided by Reuters.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially recognised Vietnamese official Le Vu Linh as fully meeting the criteria to become a referee of global football governing body FIFA.

Upcoming entertainment events in Vietnam's major cities on March 13-19.