Vietnam promotes export of processed agro-forestry-fisheries products

The project aims at improving the quality and value of agro-exports to meet the regulations of importers.

My Chanh ginger jam makes Tet warm

Ginger jam, a speciality of My Chanh craft village in central Quang Tri Province, is a popular Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday treat and its popularity has helped improve the lives of local residents.

Hanoi to let off fireworks at one place

People will stay at home and enjoy the high altitude firework display on Vietnam Television, which is scheduled to be live broadcast on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Struggling shopkeepers at HCM City traditional markets learn to sell online

With traditional markets in HCM City struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more of their shop owners are looking to sell their goods on online channels such as delivery apps and social media.

Pandemic reveals enterprises’ view of responsibility

The unprecedented challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted more than ever the importance of responsible crisis management and sustainable development at enterprises.

A feast worthy of the name

Our entire lifestyle news desk went out to Bat Trang recently, not for its famed pottery but to try the much-hyped “Bat Trang feast” from culinary artisan Nguyen Thi Lam.

18 cases of Covid-19 reported in Hai Duong, Quang Ninh

On the morning of February 11, Vietnam recorded 18 more cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number to 2,019.

Men arrested for Facebook posts defaming leaders

Police in the central province of Quang Tri on February 10 launched legal proceedings against two men for compiling and spreading documents with defamatory contents via social networks.

Government takes care of people in need as Tet draws near

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung talks to Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper about Tet bonuses for workers under the impact of COVID-19.

Bad debts of 20 banks up 4.5% in 2020

The non-performing loans (NPLs) of 20 local banks at the end of 2020 rose by 4.5 per cent year-on-year to VND83.4 trillion (US$3.58 billion), according to the banks’ latest financial statements.

Digital transformation will help realize the aspiration to develop the country: expert

Mai Liem Truc, former Deputy Minister of Posts and Telematics, believes that technology and digital transformation is the key to robust growth.

Vietnamese preserve tomb-sweeping tradition

Vietnamese families often visit their ancestors’ tombs and clean gravesites whenever the Lunar New Year (Tet) comes, normally from the 23rd of the last month of the lunar year to New Year’s Eve.

IT companies help to fight pandemic with technology

Many Vietnamese companies have developed IT applications for COVID-19 prevention and control and online learning during the pandemic.

Chinese newspaper lauds Vietnam’s investment attractiveness

China’s Newsweek ran an article recently highlighting the positive outlook for Vietnam’s economy.

A royal rite to welcome the peace and prosperity of spring

The ritual “Tien Xuan Nguu” of the Le Trung Hung Dynasty (16th to 18th centuries), a unique rite in the old court has been re-enacted at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi.

China's turning points to “mastering” operations in the East Sea

Experts believe that China already has a significant presence in the East Sea, going ahead of the US, and will use this advantage to force small countries to follow them.

Vietnam to be a popular choice in post-pandemic time: UK news site

Vietnam is set to be a prime destination for travel after COVID-19, with its expert handling of the pandemic, noted an article published by UK news site yourlocalguardian.co.uk.

Saigonese wear face masks to take photos on Nguyen Hue flower street

On the morning of February 10, Nguyen Hue Flower Street opened for visitors, who are requested to comply with the 5K message of the Ministry of Health in order to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic

Four more Covid-19 cases reported in Quang Ninh province

Four new nCoV-positive cases related to the outbreaks at Van Don airport and Hai Duong province have brought the number of infections in Quang Ninh to 57 people.

Creating new synergy for the country through digital transformation

Vietnam will give priority to promoting innovation in digital technology development, carrying out digital transformation in business, society and governance, and gradually forming a digital economy, digital society and digital government.

Top leader visits House No.67 in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on February 10 offered incense to late President Ho Chi Minh at House No.67 in Hanoi 

The life at a Hanoi's quarantine center a few days before Tet

Several days before the Lunar New Year (Tet), the quarantine center based at the 58 Artillery Regiment in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi was in a quiet atmosphere. 

Making buffalo statues at 500-year-old pottery village in Hoi An

Weeks before the lunar New Year (Tet holiday), craftsmen of Thanh Ha pottery village were busy making buffalo statues – the mascot of the new lunar year to serve customers.

Cerebral palsy student wins 2nd prize at national competition

Giving birth to a child with soft body and hands folded down, San never gave up hope. Seventeen years later, the boy has seen success.

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