Vibrant spring energy on show in art exhibition

An art exhibition to celebrate the success of the 13th Party Congress and the founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) has opened in Hanoi.

A week before Tet, flower market in Hanoi Old Quarter still quiet

This year, Hanoi’s traditional flower market is held on the streets of Hang Luoc, Hang Khoai, Hang Roi, Hang Ma and Phung Hung.

Airlines asked to quicken refund of tickets due to COVID-19

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has asked airlines to quickly refund or exchange tickets for passengers who cannot fly to their destinations in areas under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Making cars and smartphones, Vietnam moves to top ASEAN countries

Vietnam’s industry has seen the fastest upward movement in ranking in global competitiveness among Southeast Asian countries, coming closer to the top 4 ASEAN countries.

New book on Tet released

A new book on the culture and lifestyle of Vietnamese people during Tet (Lunar New Year festival) has been released in HCM City.

Residential areas in Hanoi suffer from lack of infrastructure facilities

Hundreds of urban residential areas have been built and put into operation in recent years, contributing to solving housing needs for people in the capital city of Hanoi.

Water shortages, climate change linked to saline intrusion in Mekong Delta

The most severe saline intrusion - the movement of ocean saltwater into riverine freshwater - is said to occur in the Mekong Delta region from February 8 to 16, coinciding with the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday,

Trang Cat Village of Dong Leaf bustling at the end of the year

Being used to wrap Banh Chung (sticky rice cake for Tet), Dong leaves from Trang Cat Village is the pride of the villagers that have been offered to other localities and countries.

Vietnam’s economic achievements surprise the world

“Legendary story”, “Rising star”, and “Asia’s brightest economy” count among the praise from international organisations in relation to Vietnam’s economic development over recent years.

Supply of essential goods for people in epidemic areas ensured

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai affirmed that essential goods for people in the epidemic-hit and neighboring areas will be fully provided.

Fight for justice for Vietnamese AO victims earns int’l headlines

Over the past days, the international media continue running articles highlighting Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga’s lawsuit against 14 multinational companies for producing and selling chemical toxins used by the US army in the war in Vietnam,

Billionaires win big on pre-Tet days

The enterprises of billionaires Pham Nhat Vuong, Ho Hung Anh, Nguyen Dang Quang and Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao have reported good business results for 2020.

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Gov’t continues legal assistance to SMEs

Nine more Covid-19 cases reported in four provinces this morning

On the morning of February 3, Vietnam recorded 9 Covid-19 community infection cases in four provinces, bringing the total number to 1,891.

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Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar warned to pay attention to safety

'Black app' market highly active in Vietnam

Having fewer than 10,000 members, the Vietnamese community of game makers on Facebook is staying busy, selling and buying mobile apps of all kinds.

Law provisions open doors for development

While the laws on investment, enterprises, and funding under the public-private partnership model are appreciated by local and foreign stakeholders. 

Delivery drivers see surge in business on pre-Tet days

Delivery firms and drivers are ‘burning candles at both ends’ as the number of orders during the pre-Tet sales season has soared.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offers incense to late Party, State leaders

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense to several late Party and State leaders at their homes on February 2, ahead of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong and determination to clean and purify the apparatus

Anti-corruption has become a movement and a trend in the society. Once the furnace is already hot, even fresh firewood will burn.

The future of teaching is here today

Imagine this ... A teacher that never gets tired, never complains, works for free, and no matter what, never gets irritated by misbehaving kids.

Chance encounter with a Thai wedding

Hoa Village is home to Black Thai people, with stilt houses made of cement and metal frames resembling those in Doi Village.

 

Vietnamese, Lao Party chiefs hold phone talks

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talks with Party General Secretary and Prime Minister of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on February 2.

Prime Minister asks for focus on Covid-19 fight and economic development

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that besides stamping out the Covid-19 epidemic, economic development must be also a focus. 

Covid-19 tests for around 3,200 staff of Noi Bai Airport proposed

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport has 16 employees who are F1 (direct contact with F0) and hundreds of F2 cases. If one of them is infected, the airport may have to be closed.