Top enviromental events in Vietnam in 2021

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced the nine most significant environmental events in 2021

Vietnamese-origin professor knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, has been freshly knighted by the Queen Elizabeth II of the UK for his contributions to the local fight against COVID-19.

Land plots for sale abound in many provinces

The real estate market is witnessing a boom in land plots for sale in many provinces as new projects are rolled out in large numbers.

Valuable utensils crafted from bamboo by one-armed man

Having only one arm has never prevented Mr. Phan Van Chanh, 57, from pursuing his passion to make distinctive household items and earn tens of millions of VND each month.

Cyberattacks are similar to terrorism

Many hackers conduct cyberattacks just to show their abilities and do not think that the cyberattacks will put them behind bars.

 

Three enchanting beauty spots on the coastal road of Ca Na

To travel from Ninh Thuan to Binh Thuan, drivers usually choose to go on National Highway No 1. But travel enthusiasts choose another way - the coastal road connecting the city of Phan Rang and Ca Na Port.

 

Vietnam needs to cure ‘stagnation disease’ to 'take off'

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, after taking office, has been paying high attention to fostering the public apparatus’ proper implementation of their functions and tasks, especially the fulfillment of the great responsibilities assigned to them.

Industrial development needs State’s long-term vision

To develop the processing and manufacturing industry, the State needs to have stronger policies that focus on domestic enterprises. To have strong policies, it needs strong resources.

Criminal proceedings against Thai Nguyen city leader for State asset loss

Criminal proceedings has been launched against Phan Manh Cuong, Secretary of the Thai Nguyen city Party Committee and former head of the management board of the provincial industrial parks.

Vietnam Airlines operates first international flight since COVID-19

A flight carrying 121 passengers from Phnom Penh to HCMC landed at Tan Son Nhat Airport on the evening of January 1, making it the first regular international operated by Vietnam Airlines after a nearly-two-year hiatus.

Vietnam's first Omicron case released from hospital

The Hanoi-based Military Central Hospital 108 said on January 2 that Vietnam's first confirmed Omicron case has been discharged from the hospital on the same day after testing negative for coronavirus a day earlier.

300-year-old craft village makes lifelike paper flowers

Lying downstream of the Huong (Perfume) River, Hue City, the Thanh Tien paper flower making village is 7 km away from the ancient imperial city of Hue and has a history spanning some 300 years.

Land prices in a whirl in 2021

Prices at land auctions in the last months of the year have been climbing to new highs.

Well-deserved reputation for Vietnam at global beauty competitions

The past year can be considered a landmark for Vietnamese beauty as local representatives won major prizes at global pageants.

Vietnamese films in 2021: from the best to the worst

Audiences witnessed some successful movies in 2021 that broke the record as well as some projects that incurred financial losses in the Vietnamese film industry.

Eight reasons why foreign tourists ‘fall in love’ with Hanoi

Hanoi, a riverside city rich in history and culture, is praised by foreign tourists as an ideal destination for those who want to explore the country and people of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City confirms five Omicron cases

Five cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the municipal Department of Health.

Hue wins ASEAN tourism awards

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has won three ASEAN tourism awards, which will be presented at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2022 in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on January 19.

Google announces top 10 search trends 2021 in Vietnam

Google has announced a list of top 10 search trends in Vietnam in 2021 together with 14 most-searched categories on Google Search.

Dreamy beauty of Hoa Binh’s lake

Located 70 kilometres west of Hanoi, Hoa Binh lake in northern Hoa Binh province is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Vietnam with a storage capacity of nearly 9.5 billion cubic metres.

Banks enable smooth remittances

Local banks are tapping into significant huge overseas cash as Vietnam continues to maintain its growth momentum among the world’s largest remittance beneficiaries.

National Assembly Committees warn of over-expenditures, public debt increases

After Vietnam launches a stimulus package by pumping more money into the economy, increases in over-expenditures and public debt are expected to occur.

Vietnam needs more private corporations

After over 30 years of Doi Moi (reform), Vietnam has had large private groups operating in many industries with international stature. There are also Vietnamese USD billionaires, but only a handful.

 

Message by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc following Vietnam’s fulfillment of its term as a non-permanent member of UNSC

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has delivered a message following Vietnam’s fulfillment of its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

Vietnam takes a big step forward in international publications in social sciences

About 10 years ago, a mathematician said that Vietnam did not yet have social science study works. The comment seemed to be a bit harsh, but it did make sense, especially when it comes to international publications.