Vietnam upholds role of international law in maintaining peace and security

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, affirmed that the International Court plays a key role in maintaining international peace and security

iPhone 12 prices fall after several days in Vietnam

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have seen prices decrease by VND2 million compared with several days ago.

Hundreds tested negative after coming into contact with suspected COVID-19 patient

More than 340 people who either had direct or indirect contact with a COVID-19 positive patient who was working in HCM City have all tested negative for the virus. 

Another landslide in Quang Nam buried 11 people

Reports of another deadly landslide in central Vietnam have emerged, killing three people and leaving eight missing.

Life differs from lore for elephants

Vietnamese children begin to associate elephants with images of mountainous the Central Highlands from a young age, through a popular song called The Little Elephant in Don Village.

Private sector, non-State enterprises to be placed at heart of 10-year development strategy

Enterprises, organisations and individuals have been called on to contribute to Vietnam’s draft socio-economic development strategy for the next 10 years.

A fun vision of learning what you please

Nguyen Quang Tung and Luu Phuong Thao are two young and aspiring educators hoping to change conventional learning and teaching.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Vietnam

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make an official visit to Vietnam on Thursday and Friday, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Wednesday.

Cat Linh – Ha Dong railway project still not open for commercial operation

French consultants will give final assessments before the Cat Linh – Ha Dong railway is put into commercial operation, but they cannot come to Vietnam until November.

Songs flow when the time seems right

Khanh Linh began her musical career in 2003, when she was 20 years old, winning third prize at the National Television Competition, which is now Vietnam’s most reputable singing contest, Morning Star Rendezvous.

Benefits of the personal identification number

Colonel Nguyen Thi Thu Que, deputy director of the Legal Department of Administrative and Judicial Reform, the Ministry of Public Security, talks about the law on residence, which was recently discussed at the NA meeting this month.

Vietnam's expert negotiator on e-commerce and telecom issues

Nguyen Quy Quynh has been elected for two consecutive terms as vice president of the research team No 1 for the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Development (ITU-D).

Photos show initial impact of Typhoon Molave on central Vietnam

With Typhoon Molave making landfall in the central region on October 28, many homes have had their roofs blown off, an array of trees have toppled over, and large swathes of crops have been damaged.

Storm Molave makes landfall in central Vietnam

Storm Molave made landfall in central Vietnam at noon on Oct. 28, bringing winds as strong as 115-135km an hour and rainfall of 100-320mm throughout the region.

ADMM-14, 7th ADMM+ to take place online

The 14th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM-14), the 7th ADMM Plus (ADMM+), and the ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of ADMM+ will be held in the online form in the first half of December.

Two former deputy general directors of BIDV face jail terms of 6-7 years

Procurators on October 28 proposed prison sentences ranging from three to 19 years for 12 defendants involved in violations at the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV).

Quang Nam: Landslides kill seven, leave 46 missing

At least seven people have died and 46 are missing after landslides hit two mountainous communes in Nam Tra My district, central Quang Nam province, on October 28.

Lu ethnic women preserve brocade weaving

For Lu ethnic people, brocade weaving skill is crucial for any women. Lu ethnic women have made contribution to preserving and promoting this traditional craft.

Explore “Senses of Thai in Vietnam” at MM Mega Market

MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) has announced the program “Senses of Thai in Vietnam” that aims to bring the cultural experiences and cuisine of Thailand to Vietnam at a time when international travel is limited.

VIETNAM NEWS OCTOBER 29

Ministry raises warnings over winter-spring diseases

Developing smart cities: using digital technology to solve difficult problems

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung says that digital technology can help solve most of the problems faced by cities. Local authorities should first deal with the most burning issues in their localities.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 29

Vietnam emerges as FDI hub in Asia: Eurasian Times

Photographer makes her mark with international awards

Photographer Phan Thi Khanh has won international and domestic prizes although she only got into photography in 2017.

From old tyres to kids’ fun

Discarded old tyres have been given a new lease of life at kids’ playgrounds in Hai Duong province.

Can we get back what has been lost?

The answer is yes, if each of us is "startled", to stop and start over. Do not use the sacred wood of the forest. Do not destroy the forest for the purpose of economic development.