Online coverage of Party Congress excellent opportunity for foreign reporters

Foreign reporters who could not come to Vietnam to cover the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) due to the COVID-19 pandemic have praised the country’s initiative to allow their online coverage.

Piano Bar: Reviving Vietnamese cinema

There is nothing more exciting than the unraveling of secrets in a world that desperately needs to know the truth. Piano Bar is the new drama series that does exactly that - all the while revolutionizing a country’s artistic scene.

Health ministry takes action following confirmation of two community COVID-19 cases

Two locally-infected cases of COVID-19 were confirmed late January 27 in Hai Duong and Quang Ninh provinces, and the Health Ministry has immediately taken drastic actions to quickly stop the spread of the virus.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 28

Vietnamese firms told to be ready for legal challenges when exporting to US

Awards keep coming for local ‘divo’

Dubbed a “divo” of Vietnamese contemporary music, singer Tung Duong picked up three awards at the 16th Devotion Music Awards held recently by the Sports & Culture newspaper.

Cor ethnic people dedicated to protecting the forest

Located 1,400m above sea level, Ca Dam mountain in Tra Bong District, Quang Ngai Province is home to many rare and precious herbs, plants and animals.

Two resolutions for reform

The Government has issued Resolutions 01 and 02, showing the spirit of reform and steadfast effort over the years to remove barriers in the business environment, helping people and businesses to thrive.

Romanian writer works to bring literature of Vietnam and Romania closer

Andrea H. Hedes is currently working as a writer, translator, owner of a publishing house in her home country, and editor-in-chief of a cultural magazine in Romania called Neuma.

9th Party Congress: Upholding national strength, speeding up industrialisation, modernisation

The ninth National Party Congress convened in Hanoi from April 19-22, 2001. 

Holiday shoppers urged to be aware of unsafe food sold online

As the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday is only one month away, the demand for food and drinks for the country’s largest holiday has sharply increased at both physical and online stores.

Looking back at Vietnam’s external affairs over the past 35 years

The draft political report submitted to the 13th National Party Congress has shown the importance and the pioneering role of foreign affairs in the cause of building and safeguarding the country.

Incense-making craft of Nung ethnic group in Cao Bang

The craft of producing incense practiced by the Nung ethnic minority in the northern province of Cao Bang has been passed down from generation to generation.

Digitalization at Saigon's oldest market

Many traders at HCM City's Ben Thanh Market have started to sell online as the number of customers has sharply decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

In praise of life-giving water

Every year, after the harvest is completed or around the end of the Lunar New Year, the Ro Ngao ethnic minority in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum’s Dak Ha District celebrate a festival called Nước Giọt (Water Drops).

Apple speeds up output shift of iPhones and iPads in Vietnam

Apple is accelerating the production of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other products in India and Vietnam in an effort to diversify its supply chain outside of China.

Vietnam’s field hospital in South Sudan honoured for outstanding contributions to UN peacekeeping

Vietnamese peacekeepers at Vietnam’s Level-2 field Hospital No. 2 (L2FH2) in South Sudan have been honoured with United Nations Peacekeeping medals in recognition of their outstanding contributions during a year-long mission in the country.

Wind, solar power sees new boom

Many wind and solar power projects are awaiting approval to be added to the list of projects to be developed under the national power development plan.

Vietnamese woman tests positive for nCoV on arrival in Japan

A 32-year-old woman from Hai Duong province has tested positive for the new coronavirus variant upon her arrival in Japan.

FPT prevails Covid-19 pandemic with double-digit growth

FPT Corporation ended the year of 2020 successfully despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with revenue and profit increased 7.6% and 12.8% year-on-year, respectively. 

Congress discusses draft documents on Party building, national development

A discussion of draft documents on Party building and national development took place under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 27 as part of the ongoing 13th National Party Congress.

First batch of Vietnamese rice exported to UK under UKVFTA

The first 60 tonnes of jasmin rice shipped to the UK under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) hit the shelves in London on January 26.

Doctors warn of alcohol poisoning as Tet nears

Doctors have warned about the danger of alcohol poisoning as the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday season approaches.

Web dramas to entertain audiences during Tet holiday

People’s Artist Trung Hieu, director of the Hanoi Drama Theatre, has often been asked why's no longer seen in any television series or drama.

South Korean investors pour big money into Vietnam

South Korean investors are continuing to inject billions of dollars into Vietnam, including the stock market, to seek opportunities from one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

WeChoice Awards 2020 highlights contribution of doctors on the frontline against COVID-19

Stories about Vietnamese doctors on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 were honoured during an evening gala held by WeChoice Awards 2020.