VN painting "Mother and Child" sold for high price at Sotheby’s art auction

A piece of work titled “Mère et enfant” (Mother and Child) produced by French-Vietnamese painter Le Thi Luu was auctioned for EUR529,200 during an online session at Indochine of Sotheby’s.

Too strict medical declaration creating congestion in Tan Son Nhat Airport

Medical declaration procedures recently in Tan Son Nhat International Airport have caused severe congestion, tiring tourists and citizens out.

Finance Ministry proposes reduced tax for import petrol

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed the Government cut the most favoured nation (MFN) tariff for unleaded petrol from the current rate of 20 per cent to 12 per cent.

Hanoi counting down days to SEA Games extravaganza

After a bumpy year of trying to get the event up and running, Hanoi and other localities will finally host the 31st Southeast Asian Games from May 12.

Test kit procurement violations detected in Hanoi, HCMC, Health Ministry

The Government Inspectorate has found some signs of violating regulations on the procurement of Covid-19 test kits, medical supplies and equipment at the Ministry of Health and in Hanoi and HCMC after inspections were launched in early 2022.

Vietnam losses US$3 billion/year from waste

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam is among the top four countries with the largest amount of plastic waste discharged into the environment, estimated at more than 1.8 million tons per year.

Health ministry mulls COVID-19 as occupational disease

The Ministry of Health is drafting a circular to add COVID-19 to the list of occupational diseases, meaning that certain workers will be able to make social insurance claims if they contracted the coronavirus at work as Vietnam has dropped

Which is the top super app in Vietnam and Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia has seen the rise of “super apps” over the past few years, which is partly fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Girl suffers ‘blood sweating’ after social distancing anxiety

A 10-year-old girl in the southern province of Binh Duong has been diagnosed with Hematidrosis due to psychological problems caused by a long social distancing period during the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

Under-4-percent inflation rate tough to complete: Experts

Vietnam is likely to complete its target of 6.5 percent in economic growth for 2022, but the goal of keeping the inflation rate under 4 percent is tough, according to Assoc. Dr. To Trung Thanh from the National Economics University (NEU).

New policies being considered for electric cars

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to study policies to promote the development of the domestic automobile industry, in line with the growing global trend towards electric cars.

Vietnam seeing branded resort real estate trend

Vietnam’s tourism is returning to the new normal and the resort real estate also begins getting back to the racetrack after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with numerous projects expected to be offered for sale in 2022.

Regulatory sandbox for P2P lending needs strict requirements

Early this month, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a new draft decree providing a controlled testing mechanism (sandbox) for fintech activities in the banking industry.

The essence of Chu Dau pottery

Chu Dau is a brand that has spread far and wide and has connected the quintessence of pottery, bringing the country's traditional ceramic products to tourists both home and abroad.

Gas industry centre, seaport worth $5.5 billion to be developed in Quang Tri

Vietnam’s BB Group and the US’s Quantum Group will jointly develop a gas industry centre and a seaport in Quang Tri, according to an agreement signed by the two corporations and the provincial People’s Committee in Dong Ha city on April 25.

Tickets to 31st SEA Games opening ceremony to be distributed as invitations

The 20,000 tickets available for the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi will be distributed free of charge as invitations rather than sold as tickets.

SEA Games 31 medal sets made public

The Organising Committee of SEA Games 31 said the designs of medals to be awarded during the SEA Games 31 have been completed, and the manufacture of the medals has begun.

Education ministry denies forcing students not to attend high school entrance exams

A hot topic on social networks in recent weeks is the right to attend the entrance exam for public high school after finishing secondary school.

The pioneers in using cage-free eggs in Vietnam

As consumers are more conscious of the products they choose, the demand for cage-free eggs in Vietnam will increase, according to studies.

VN textile producers aspire double-digit growth in 2022

Many textile and apparel producers have envisaged a double-digit growth in 2022.

HCM City needs to use Sai Gon River properly: experts

Sai Gon River is a treasure and it’s time to act to awaken its potential, experts say.

Hanoi city tour on double-decker bus

A double-decker bus named Hop on-Hop off is taking visitors on a tour around Hanoi every day.

Pham Nhat Vuong sets ambitious plans for 2022

Vingroup owned by dollar billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has designed an impressive business plan for this year with the focus on mega real estate projects and VinFast electric cars.

Hue Citadel: A journey back in time

Within nearly 400 years (1558-1945), Hue was successively the Capital city under 9 reigns of Nguyen Lords in Dang Trong, the Capital city of Tay Son Dynasty and then the Capital of the united country under the reign of 13 Emperors of Nguyen Dynasty.

Vietnamese startups choose to set up headquarters in Singapore: CEO

Nguyen Thanh Trung, CEO of Axie Infinity, said some of Vietnam’s startups want to set up headquarters in Singapore instead of Vietnam because it’s easier to call for investment there.