Vu Dai villagers start braising traditional fish for Tet holiday

Villagers in Vu Dai Village in the Northern Province of Ha Nam which is famous through Chi Pheo story of author Nam Cao, a resident in the village, are busy at preparing their traditional braised fish for Tet holidays.

Information and Communications Ministry launches platforms to help press agencies go digital

The three platforms, which will help press agencies in their digital transformation, were launched on January 12 at the conference reviewing tasks in 2020 and those for 2021 of the information and communication sector.

Vietnam supports integrated approach to address challenges in Mali

Vietnam advocates a coherent and integrated approach to address security, as well as humanitarian and socioeconomic development challenges in Mali, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d'Affaires of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, said.

New innovations in “industrial heritage”

The development of public and creative spaces on the basis of “industrial heritage” can achieve the “dual goal” of reducing air pollution and making urban appearance more beautiful.

Vietnam's GDP to grow by 8 per cent: Oxford Economics

Southeast Asia’s economic growth will rebound to 6.2 per cent in 2021 with Vietnam achieving 8 per cent growth, according to the latest economic outlook report from Oxford Economics commissioned by chartered accountancy body ICAEW.

Collection of music copyright fees in Vietnam growing

Copyright fees collected overseas for the use of Vietnamese music increased from nearly 2 billion VND (87,000 USD) in 2019 to more than 3.6 billion VND last year.

Global vision essential for Vietnam’s technology brands

More than 30 years after doi moi was initiated, Vietnam is increasingly expanding the presence of its brands across global markets. 

Volunteers get 2nd shot of 25mcg dose of Nanocovax

Three volunteers getting the first shot of the 25mcg dose of Nanocovax, the first Vietnamese COVID-19 vaccine to be tested on humans, last December received the second on January 14.

New regulations to change Vietnam automobile industry in 2021

Cars in Vietnam since 2021 are subject to new regulations such as registration fee, import tariff, and higher emission standards.

Fifteen prosecuted in Nhat Cuong mobile company smuggling case

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has proposed prosecuting 15 people involved in the Nhat Cuong Technic Co Ltd case for smuggling and violating accounting regulations, causing serious consequences.

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H’mong spring festival enchants Hanoians

Winners of National Press Awards on Party building named

Winners of the fifth National Press Awards on Party building, called “Bua Liem Vang” (Golden Hammer & Sickle), were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 13 evening.

HCM City plan ways to catch wild monkeys

HCM City authorities have issued a plan to catch wild monkeys which often harass local residents.

AO/dioxin still causes sufferings for generations of Vietnamese: German daily

Fifty years ago the US stopped spraying Agent Orange (AO) through Vietnam, however, people still suffer from severe hereditary defects to this day, wrote a recent article published by German daily newspaper Frankfurter Rundschau (FR).

Popular Tet TV show to make a comeback

Táo Quân’s production company VFC has confirmed that Gặp nhau cuối năm – Táo Quân (Year-End Rendezvous – Kitchen Gods) will air again to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year festival. 

Covid-19 forces travel firms to undergo restructuring

For travel firms to survive the pandemic, they have had to undergo restructuring.

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E-commerce anticipated to record stellar growth in 2021

Two e-sports tourneys to be held annually

The Vietnamese E-sport Championship and the University E-sport Championship will be held annually starting from this year, the Vietnam Recreational E-sport Association (VIRESA) announced on January 13.

Saline intrusion in Mekong Delta forecast to be severe during Tet

A severe period of saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta due to lower water levels upstream is expected to fall from February 8 to 16 as Vietnam celebrates the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Consumers warned about unsafe food ahead of Tet

As the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches, food to celebrate the big occasion is in high demand, with homemade food most popular as it reminds people of their family's cooking.

Vietnam takes advantage of FTAs to enjoy trade surplus with markets globally

Last year’s export growth of 6.5% can be viewed as a bright spot in the nation’s economic picture, with this growth being attributed to the signing of a number of free trade agreements (FTAs).

Ho Chi Minh City decorated to prepare for Tet

To welcome in the Lunar New Year of 2021 - The Year of the Buffalo - Ho Chi Minh City has decorated the city’s gateways with colourful flowers and different mascots. 

Hai Van Tunnel 2 - Pride of Vietnam’s construction sector

One of the country’s key traffic projects, the Hai Van Tunnel 2 completed after 45 months of construction. 

Vietnam beauty forecasted to be in top 10 of Miss World 2021

Vietnamese representative Do Thi Ha has been forecasted to make the top ten of Miss World 2021, according to Missosology Magazine.

State Audit detects misspending of over US$15 billion in 2016-20

State audit activities have been essential in perfecting legal framework, making great contribution to the fight against corruption and waste.