Vietnamese traditional dress on display at museum

An exhibition displaying “ao dai” owned by the 10 biggest contributors to the development of Vietnamese museums is taking place at the Ao dai Museum in Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Vietnam calls for resumption of negotiations on Palestine issue

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called on parties concerned to promote the resumption of negotiations on the Palestine issue.

Tan Son Nhat airport stops receiving passengers from abroad

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has stopped receiving passengers entering the country, starting May 27, amid rising coronavirus infections in the southern largest city.

San Diu ethnic farmer grows the most expensive litchis in Vietnam

Tran Van Hanh, who lives in Chao hamlet, Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province, one of the two largest litchi growing areas in Vietnam, owns an orchard that grows the most expensive litchis in the country.

Project helps young people get in touch with love traditional art

Xam (blind busker singing) is a centuries-old singing style of Vietnamese people in the northern region. It has long been recognised as an important part of national cultural heritage.

Netizens admire meals prepared by Vietnamese man in Africa

Having lived in Angola for 10 years, Vu Van Vo, 27, still cooks Vietnamese meals for his family.

Traditional water puppetry looks to contemporary themes as it seeks young audiences

As courtly music played, a golden dragon emerged from the water, spurting flaming gas from its mouth. Two kylins, swimming frantically, vied to catch a colourful ball. Then, suddenly, a mischievous fox appeared and grabbed two farmers' ducks.

Economist proposes measures to support enterprises in tough times

Pham The Anh, chief economist at the Vietnam Institute for Economic Policy Research (VEPR), believes that social security support must be given to people who have had to shut down their business or have lost jobs because of lockdowns.

Great investment opportunities in cold storage

The rise of online shopping is driving demand for cold storage facilities, a segment that is severely short of supply around the world.

Vietnam to spend $124.5 billion on public investment over next five years

Vietnam plans to outlay 2.87 quadrillion VND (124.5 billion USD) on public investment in the 2021-2025 period, up 120 trillion VND compared to the previous estimate.

Bac Ninh students’ robot arm wins international award

Two Vietnamese students have won a prize for their project at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) 2021, the world's largest global high school competition.

Local COVID-19 cases with severe prognosis rises to 120, with 25 in critical condition

Vietnam currently has 95 COVID-19 patients with severe prognosis, making up 3.1% of the overall number of cases nationwide, including 25 who remain in a critical condition,

Inefficient State-invested projects must be removed from list: PM

The Cabinet leader recently issued a directive urging relevant agencies and localities to accelerate public investment disbursement and improve the quality of the mid-term public investment plan between 2021 and 2025.

 

The generation with only one child

Having only one child or no children has not become common in Vietnam, but it can be seen clearly in some provinces and regions.

Moody's affirms credit ratings for four Vietnamese banks

Credit rating agency Moody's on May 26 affirmed its long-term domestic and foreign currency deposit and issuer ratings of four Vietnamese banks.

Vietnamese national football squad warmly welcomed in UAE

Vietnamese people living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) went to the airport on May 26 evening to welcome the national football team of Vietnam, led by Chairman of the National Coach Council Nguyen Sy Hien.

Photos of super blood moon eclipse in Vietnam

People nationwide enjoyed the stunning and rare super blood moon eclipse which occurred at 6:30 p.m. on May 26, 20 years after the previous one. The lunar eclipse lasted for 15 minutes.

COVID-19 cluster connected to HCM City Christian sect grows to 25

HCM City health authorities on Thursday morning said they had detected 25 COVID-19 infections connected to the cluster involving a Christian sect in Ward 3, Go Vap District.

Oddest bank in Vietnam: No CEO, chairman takes office for two hours

The nearly decade-long war for power at the Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank) may be coming to an end. 

Vietnam calls for release of Mali’s transitional leaders

Vietnam calls for the safety and release of the Malian transitional government’s leaders and officials who were arrested by the military,

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 27

DOC makes positive conclusion for Vietnam’s tyre makers

Goalie Nguyen Van Hoang added to Vietnam's World Cup team

Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang of Song Lam Nghe An has been added to the national team squad to compete at the coming 2022 World Cup qualifiers in the UAE.

Vietnam co-organises UN discussion on environmental protection in armed conflicts

Dealing with environmental impact and restoring the environment after conflicts would contribute to reconstruction, helping civilians soon stabilise their lives, and to build sustainable peace,

Vietnamese official re-elected as Vice President of WMO’s Region II

General Director of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Tran Hong Thai has been re-elected as Vice President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)’s Region II (Asia) for another term of 2021 – 2024.

Tax tweak puts strain on apparel makers

On-spot exports are now not subject to duty exemption, possibly derailing the recovery of textile and footwear companies.