Hybrid rollerblade dance show comes to Youth Theatre

A contemporary dance show with performers on inline roller skates will feature choreographer-dancer Xuan Le at the Vietnam Youth Theatre in Hanoi on June 4.

Renowned Chinese-French filmmaker to be Da Nang Film Festival's jury chair

Chinese-French filmmaker and author Dai Sijie will be the jury chair of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) in the most important category - the Asian Film Awards.

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President meets with children of police martyrs, academic award winners

Vietnam to prohibit those with unpaid taxes from leaving country

Vietnamese authorities will crack down on tax evasion by implementing strict measures to ensure that individuals and businesses fulfill their tax payment obligations.

Vietnamese students come third at ICT Competition

The Vietnamese team has successfully beaten more than 470 contestants from 160 teams of 49 different countries at the global final of the Huawei ICT competition 2023 to 2024 which recently concluded in Shenzhen in China.

Nha Trang listed among world’s eight best beach destinations to retire in

Nha Trang city in the southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa has been named in the list of the globe’s eight best beach destinations to retire in for beautiful views, mild weather, and a laid-back vibe.

Vietnamese cuisines among Asia's top 100 best street foods

Bánh Mì, Phở, Cơm Tấm, Chả Giò, and Bánh Xèo are five Vietnamese dishes to feature on the list of the 100 best Asian street foods by TasteAtlas.

Vietnam ranks fourth in world instant noodle consumption

The nation is the world's fourth-largest consumer of instant noodles, purchasing roughly 8.1 billion packets throughout 2023, according to the latest report outlined by the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA).

Security-camera manufacturers to form alliance to compete with foreign rivals

Representatives of Vietnam’s security camera manufacturers support setting up an alliance or club to help each other improve their competitiveness.

Many banking apps can’t ensure safety for users: report

Many commercial banks have been unable to pass the test for a user protection scheme. More than 21 percent of banking apps lack protection schemes, or have schemes that can be easily overcome by hackers.

Online-advertising cash flows to 'clean' content

To create a healthy online ad market, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has taken measures to drive online advertising cash flow from pages with toxic content to pages with authentic and helpful content.

Four Cabinet ministers to join National Assembly’s Q&A session

Four Cabinet ministers will partake in a question-and-answer (Q&A) session of the on-going seventh sitting of the 15th National Assembly (NA) from June 4-6.

Cement manufacturers incur losses, fear bankruptcy

The subsidiaries belonging to the Vietnam National Cement Corporation (Vicem) have reported a loss of VND300 billion and profit of minus VND144 billion. The Vietnam Cement Association (VCA) has warned that some companies may go bankrupt.

Government commits to wide support towards 2025

The government will continue to expand the fiscal policy in a bid to assist those struggling and to achieve the desired economic growth target for the year.

Vietnam leaves imprints on peacekeeping work

Vietnam’s active engagement in the UN’s peacekeeping missions since 2014 has been an important policy of the Party and State during the nation’s international integration while reflecting its stature in the international community

Cham Islands builds successful conservation projects

The ancient town of Hoi An and management board of Cham Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) officially celebrated the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO award at a special ceremony.

Ninh Binh Tourism Festival promises arts and culture galore

The annual festival in the first week of June is one of multiple tourism and cultural programmes held in Ninh Bình this year to mark the 10th anniversary of the area’s recognition by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site.

Border provinces to crack down on illegal livestock trade

These violations have had negative impacts on livestock growth and disease control in local animal husbandry.

Sea-ing and tasting something special on Phu Quy Island

Phu Quy Island is not only well known for its ravishing natural beauty but is also rich in specialties such as fresh seafood all at an affordable price

To develop gaming industry, workers must be well trained

The government did not include gaming in the list of business fields subject to luxury tax, but considered it as an industry with great potential. Training is the key to develop the gaming industry.

Unprecedented Resolution 43 helps Vietnam make ‘soft landing’

Resolution 43 on socio-economic recovery with unprecedented policies has brought desired effects, helping Vietnam make a soft landing.

Da Nang ready for summer 2024 with fireworks festival & world-class shows

As the epicenter of Da Nang's summer entertainment storm, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will take place from June 8 to July 13 at the fireworks stage by the Han River.

Chinese cars flood Vietnam, but sales are poor

Chinese companies face great challenges selling their cars in Vietnam.

Da Nang’s streets covered with graffiti

Many walls and electric booths on the streets of Da Nang have been covered with graffiti.

Labor confederation proposes reducing work hours to below 48 per week

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) has proposed reducing the standard workweek to fewer than 48 hours for the corporate sector, on par with the work hours at state administrative agencies.