Young man volunteers for hotline for people with depression

Whenever he is affected by negative emotions from patients, Ha Gia Bao often makes himself coffee to relieve the stress.

HCMC-based schools face shortage of teachers at all levels

Due to the pandemic, teacher recruitment for the 2021-2022 school year in Thu Duc City and 21 districts of HCM City took place later than every year. At present, some localities have finished recruitment, but the shortage of teachers still recurs.

Chip Chip - Danang’s true blue food heritage

This distinctive, oval-shaped clam is the main ingredient in the central coastal city’s specialties loved by many travelers

Land fever subsides, amateur investors leave real estate market

People who rushed to buy real estate during the latest land fever have left the market as prices have decreased.

Old villas in Hanoi: the great imprint of colonial French architecture

The charming old French houses have become precious heritages of Hanoi, creating an interesting highlight for visitors to the capital.

New policies effective from May 2022

From May 2022, many new policies take effect such as additional cases of free use of radiofrequency, limiting the maximum duration of vocational training schools and college education to 4.5 years.

HCM City confident of overcoming impediments to economic recovery

Aware of obstacles ahead, HCM City remains focused on recovery fundamentals: supporting businesses, improving infrastructure, further streamlining administration and improving human resources.

En Cave Cascade - a natural wonder

En Cave Cascade, also known as K50 Cascade, in Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve in Gia Lai Province, is an ideal destination for nature lovers and explorers.

Street sellers under threat from controversial vending machine plan

A controversial proposal to replace street vendors with vending machines has been met with anger by those who rely on the trade.

Transport infrastructure key to Mekong Delta’s economic growth

A vast major economic zone covering 40,400 sq.km., the Mekong Delta boasts abundant advantages in agricultural production and investment attraction across a variety of fields.

SEA Games 31: eight TV channels in Thailand to broadcast live competitions

Eight TV channels of Thailand will broadcast live competitions at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), which will take place in Vietnam from May 12-23.

Six global trends to shape Vietnam’s future: HSBC

If Vietnam is to reach its full potential in the coming years, it will have to effectively navigate several global megatrends that will shape its future.

Securities firms tread with caution

The stock market has been forecast to experience a tough 2022 as the VN-Index and liquidity will find it hard to report as strong growth as last year. Therefore, securities firms have worked out cautious business plans.

Mobile payment value hoped to surge 80 - 100 percent annually

The banking sector hopes that by 2025, the volume of mobile payment transactions will grow by 50 - 80 percent while transaction value will surge 80 - 100 percent annually.

Impressive photo exhibition on rice field in Hoi An

The “Vietnam’s impressions through heritage areas” program, held on April 20 at The Field Restaurant in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City, featured an impressive photo exhibition in which photos were displayed in special ways.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 1

Hai Phong launches 2022 Do Son tourism festival

Vietnam crowned Asian handball champions, qualify for World Championship

Vietnam has won the Asian Women’s Beach Handball Championship title after a 2-0 win over Thailand on April 30 in Bangkok.

Japanese PM concludes successful visit to Vietnam

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and the high-level delegation of Japan left Hanoi on May 1 afternoon, concluding an official visit to Vietnam from April 30-May 1.

Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Japan hold talks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio discussed in depth the Vietnam-Japan bilateral relations and international and regional issues of mutual concern at their talks in Hanoi on May 1.

First-ever pedestrian zone in Can Tho makes debut

The Ninh Kieu pedestrian zone, the first of its kind in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, was inaugurated on April 30, expected to be a draw for domestic and foreign tourists.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 1

Newly opened firms mushroom during new normal

European Literature Days 2022 to open in Hanoi, presenting classic works

People are invited to enjoy new books written by authors from European Union countries in Hanoi.

HCMC still Vietnam's biggest exporter in 2021 despite Covid impact

Even though it was heavily hit by the Covid pandemic in the third quarter of 2021, HCMC remained the country’s biggest exporter last year, generating a staggering US$44.9 billion in export revenue.

Money and land seen from Thu Thiem land auctions

Experts say that the State should improve the legal framework on the auction of land use rights but should not interfere greatly in the auction process.

Growing and chopping down crops: nightmare for farmers

Farmers have had a bumper fruit crop this year, but they are unhappy as prices are sliding dramatically.