A “phenomenon” of modern literature passes away

Writer Nguyen Huy Thiep, who has been considered a phenomenon of Vietnamese literature passed away on Sunday at his home in Hanoi. He was 71.

Third-year student becomes first Vietnamese to win Int’l Microelectronic Olympiad prize

Doan Van Hieu, a third-year student from the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, has won the third place at the International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia (AMO).

184 constituencies in election of deputies to National Assembly

There are 184 constituencies across Vietnam in the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA), according to a resolution adopted by the National Election Council.

Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association leaders honoured

Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Tien Thuc on March 19 presented certificates of merit awarded by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh to the Hungary – Vietnam Friendship Association (HVFA) and its three leaders.

Ceramic buffalo sculptures feature traditional culture

A collection of ceramic sculptures, “Buffalo garden,” by artisan Tran Nam Tuoc features the traditional culture and also reminds a familiar image of the animal in Buddhist meditation.

Wind power investors warned about risks of overdevelopment

Many wind power projects are being developed at a time when the transmission line has become overloaded. As a result, there could be difficulty selling power.

Resolution 120 changes the mindset about Mekong Delta development: expert

“Many people call Resolution 120 the ‘golden resolution’. For me, the resolution removes the obstacles that strangled farmers, helping them have a better life,” said Prof Vo Tong Xuan, a respected agriculture expert in Vietnam.

Human resources: key to digital transformation success

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses to step up digital transformation. Preparing human resources is the decisive factor that will determine the success of the process.

Hanoi’s sleeping beauty awakens

Aficionados of Hanoi who love and care about Vietnam’s age-old architecture have been enthralled over the last week after hearing of a beautifully-preserved mansion in the capital’s Ngoc Ha Village.

Tons of hazardous waste left uncovered in Thai Nguyen province

Thousands of tons of furnace dust at the Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel JSC (Tisco) have been left uncovered outdoors in central Thai Nguyen province.

Move ahead of others and do new things to change national ranking: minister

Only moving ahead of developed countries in terms of new things can we hope to change the national ranking. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a revolution about who will dare to take the lead.

Bodily limits overcome by creativity

There is no limit on creativity and no disadvantage could ever prevent you from being creative, and you need to look no further than Trieu Hong Ho Em from Cho Moi District in the Mekong Delta’s An Giang Province for an example of how true that is.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 20

Humanitarian month for safe community to be launched in May

HCM City university makes changes to research process after professor accused of fraud

HCM City University of Technology (HCMUT) has said that Phan Thanh Son Nam, as head of the research team, should have rechecked the research articles before sending them to academic journals. Errors still existed in the articles after submission.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 20

Animal feed prices rise sharply, farmers hit hard

Price of Vietnamese pepper soars after two years at record low

After a long period of sinking to the bottom and causing big losses for farmers, the price of pepper, often called "black gold", has skyrocketed.

Young woman devotes career to wildlife protection

Studying in the UK, Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Thao had many opportunities to choose a job with a high salary. She, however, decided to go to Africa to take part in wildlife protection programmes and returned to Vietnam with many dreams.

HCYU honours foreigners for contributions to youth-related affairs

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee has presented “For the young generation” insignias to 15 foreigners 

Vietnam jumps four places to rank 79th in World Happiness Report 2021

Vietnam has moved up four places to rank 79th in the United Nations-sponsored World Happiness Report 2021 which was released on March 19.

Young artists reinvigorate traditional theatre

Young artists in traditional music and theatre are working to develop and promote their art among young audiences in HCM City. 

Quang Ninh’s Party Secretary, Chairman go to center of Covid-19 hotbed

In late January, when a Covid-19 outbreak occurred in Dong Trieu Town of Quang Ninh province, urgent measures were needed to deal with the emergency.

New head of Party’s Commission for External Relations appointed

Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung has been appointed as head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations.

“Cultural” stairs in Hanoi

The stair has been a familiar gathering spot of the building’s residents, both the old and the young, after work and school.

Digital banking an option for quality human resource

The Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected almost all business and economic activities in Vietnam, and valuable and qualified human resource has taken a serious toll with several employees being laid off or having to accept large pay cuts.

HCM City museums launch apps for viewing exhibitions

Museums in HCM City are using smart technology to offer online displays as part of their effort to develop business amid the COVID-19 pandemic.