Diplomatic corps, int’l organisations informed about 13th National Party Congress

The diplomatic corps and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam are invited to attend the opening and closing sessions of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress, 

Exhibition on Communist Party of Vietnam opens in Hanoi

An exhibition on the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) opened at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi today, to mark the CPV’s 91st founding anniversary (February 3, 1930) and welcome the upcoming 13th National Party Congress.

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Preparations underway for upcoming elections

 

HCM City approves transport infrastructure plan

The People's Committee of HCM City has approved an infrastructure development project for the 2021-30.

Defending champions Viettel stumble in V.League 1 opener

Viettel’s new slogan ‘Your Way’ might be a good fit for a telecommunications company, but having the words plastered around Hang Day Stadium’s advertising hoardings did the football club no favours on Saturday.

Da Nang students create robot that collects trash, answers tourist queries

Biya is the name of a robot created by a group of students called Storm from the Da Nang University of Science and Technology.

Food streets improve vendors' incomes, tidy up neighbourhoods

Several districts in HCM City have reserved some streets for local vendors to set up their food stalls, and at the same time, ensure food safety and hygiene in the area.

Party Central Committee approves lists of candidates for 13th tenure

The Party Central Committee on Sunday approved lists of candidates for key leading positions in the upcoming 13th tenure as its plenum wrapped up in Hanoi.

Striving towards a Government serving the people: Minister

In the interview with Vietnam News Agency, Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung reflects on the work and challenges the Government has faced in the past five years ahead the National Party Conference

Scientist helps farmers profit from medicinal mushrooms

A scientist in southern Vietnam has used her unique skills to help enrich local farmers.

Teacher brings gift of hot water to students amid cold winter

Winter means biting cold and sometimes frost for students in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Farmer fixes salty soil to plant fruit for export

A farmer has managed to improve saline intruded soil to grow high-quality grapefruits for export in Kien Giang Province of the Mekong Delta region.

New partnership to reduce greenhouse gas in building

European property developers are working with Vietnam's Ministry of Construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the residential property sector. 

Vietnamese-American songtress Le Thu dies

Vietnamese-American songtress Le Thu, who was well-known in southern Vietnam in the 1970s, died of COVID-19 in the US on January 15. She was 78.

Thanh Hoa ready for V.League 1 under coach Ljupko Petrovic

Ljupko Petrovic, who won the European Cup with Red Star Belgrade in 1991, has vowed to bring Thanh Hoa back to the top of V.League 1 this season.

Year of transport milestones ahead

In a move to boost public investment disbursement in 2021, key transport projects for the country have been kicked off, hoping to create new motivations towards Vietnam’s socioeconomic development.

Industrial real estate is bright spot in 2020 market

The industrial market is the only real estate sector that has enjoyed positive progress in both rental rates and occupancy rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vietnam to remain at centre of Asian supply chains: EIU

Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages

Vietnam has become richer, but it remains a lower middle-income country facing a risk of being left behind. It aims to become a high-income country by 2045.

Industrial real estate is bright spot in 2020 market

The industrial market is the only real estate sector that has enjoyed positive progress in both rental rates and occupancy rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Sending Tet gifts to Truong Sa district

The traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) has arrived early for soldiers and islanders on Truong Sa district as ships are crossing rough seas to carry Tet gifts and supplies from all parts of the country to the locality.

Vietnamese photographers win Int’l Photo Award

Two Vietnamese photographers have won third prizes at the 2020 International Monochrome Photography Awards.

New albums released for Tet

Love, youth and women are themes in new albums by female artists Phung Khanh Linh and Ha Mien whose music celebrates the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which begins in February.  

Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine to be trialled

A COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals in Khanh Hoa province has returned positive initial results. 

Necessity sparks invention: new selling methods emerge during Covid-19

The pandemic has seriously affected many business fields, including retail. However, many retailers have maintained stable incomes thanks to their ability to adapt to new circumstances.