Securities firms report improved results in Q1

Recently released financial reports show the earnings of securities companies were positive in the first quarter of 2021.

HCM City airport opens more check-in counters, security scanners

The Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City is adding more staff, opening early check-in counters, and using all available security scanners to reduce increasing congestion at the site.

Four Vietnamese universities enter THE’s Impact Rankings 2021

Four Vietnamese universities have been listed in the Impact Rankings 2021 by Times Higher Education (THE), the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Essence of giant waterbugs has value in Vietnam, favored by wealthy

Ca cuong, or giant waterbug, looks like a cockroach. However, unlike cockroaches, ca cuong, with a rare and precious essence, is very expensive and sells for VND3.5 million per kilogram.

Internet users like to shop, surf on Facebook rather than read books, says official

Head of Publications Department Nguyen Nguyen said it is necessary to do something so that internet users not only spend time to surf on Facebook and buy goods online but also pay attention to reading culture.

Vietnam calls for more assistance for Colombian Government

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the United Nations (UN), has called on the UN and the international community to support the Colombian Government and promote peace, security and development in this country.

Vietnamese street scenes join the LEGO world

You’d be hard-pressed to find a child anywhere in the world who didn’t grow up playing with LEGO.

Cerebral palsy student to represent Vietnam at 2021 Asian Informatics Olympiad

Nguyen Duc Thuan, a disabled student at the Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted in the northern province of Bac Ninh, will be one of 15 Vietnamese contestants at the Asian Informatics Olympics, which will take place in late May 2021.

Lessons learned from the ups and downs of Vietnam’s 'black gold'

The price of pepper, known as black gold, is increasing sharply. However, Vietnam’s pepper growers are not sure how long the price will be maintained.

President offers incense in commemoration of Hung Kings

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense to commemorate the Hung Kings at the Hung Temple historical relic site in Phu Tho province on April 21.

Chef aspires to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world

Ton Ngoc Hiep, who already opened 10 Vietnamese “pho” (noodle soup) restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is planning to bring the brand to the UK and the US.

70-year-old woman acts as school crossing supervisor for free

Regardless of the weather, twice a day, Mrs. Hai Tri stands by the signboard in the middle of the crowded lane to help students get home safely from school.

Inspections, examinations still worry businesses

The number of inspections and examination tours to businesses taken by management agencies has decreased significantly, but enterprises are still concerned about them.

Popular poet passes away

Popular poet and playwright Hoang Nhuan Cam suddenly passed away on Tuesday afternoon. He was 69.

VN national football squad to fly to UAE on special flight

Korean coach Park Hang Seo and the Vietnam national football team will fly to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play the three remaining matches of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on a special flight.

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Investor committed to start construction of Long Thanh International Airport's terminal in early 2022

Clarinet of the Dao Khau

The Dao Khau ethnic group in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have a set of traditional musical instruments, of which a clarinet is the most difficult instrument to play.

Experts: E-commerce to grow solidly in 2021

Vietnam’s e-commerce market will maintain its solid growth trajectory this year, analysts said at a ceremony announcing Vietnam’s E-Business Index within the framework of the Vietnam Online Business Forum on April 20.

Are Vietnamese investors confused about Bitcoin prices?

The price for Bitcoin dropped by $11,600 during the past weekend, and many people began to worry about the end of the "uptrend" of Bitcoin. What are Vietnamese investors thinking?

Hung Kings worship ritual - Symbol of Vietnam’s culture

Hung Kings worship ritual originates from ancestor worship rituals in Vietnamese families and has become a significant cultural festival for the people. 

Thai newspaper: 'With Kiatisuk, Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC is ready for the championship'

Thai media praised the strength of the Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) football club, which is now led by former Thai football star Kiatisuk, and said the team is able to win V-League 2021 championship.

Vietnamese President to attend, deliver speech at Leaders Summit on Climate

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend and deliver a speech at the Leaders Summit on Climate to be virtually held on April 22-23.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends Boao Forum for Asia

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised achievements of the Boao Forum for Asia over the past two decades in his video speech at the opening ceremony of the event held in Boao city of China’s Hainan province on April 20.

LG’s smartphone production line in VN to be used to make home appliances

Korean tech giant LG Electronics Inc. said on April 20 that it plans to produce home appliances from its smartphone manufacturing line in Vietnam’s Hai Phong city as the company earlier decided to fully withdraw from the mobile business.