Authorities worry about seriously falling birth rate in HCM City

Alarmingly falling birth rate in HCM City worried authorities as falling birth rates in the city could spell disaster for economic growth and welfare systems.

HCM City to resume many long-stalled infrastructure projects

Work on many long-stalled infrastructure projects in HCM City will resume next year.

Vietnam's agriculture needs support from foreign partners: MARD

Vietnam needs support from international partners to cope with losses due to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

The student who carried friend to school offers a lesson in kindness

Ngo Minh Hieu, the student who carried his friend on his back to school for 10 years, is now a student at Thai Binh Medical University. He is one of 14 people nominated by VietNamNet as Inspiring Characters.

Vietnam chairs meeting of ASEAN Committee in Geneva

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations, in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Geneva (ACG), organised an online meeting of the committee on December 14.

Binh Phuoc hosts photo, film exhibition on ASEAN Community

An exhibition featuring photos and documentary films about the ASEAN Community is taking place in the southern province of Binh Phuoc from December 15.

Vietnam security experts honoured at Pwn2Own Tokyo 2020

Ngo Anh Huy and Do Quang Thanh, two experts from Viettel Cyber Security Company (Viettel Group), were honoured at the Pwn2Own Tokyo 2020 contest.

Vietnam, EU look to augment strategic cooperation

The Joint Committee under the Vietnam-EU Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) held the second meeting in both virtual and face-to-face forms on December 15.

Exhibition praises most outstanding women of Vietnam

The paint exhibition is being held at at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Center, No. 2 Le Thai To street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, until January 4, 2021.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc sends message on OECD’s 60th anniversary

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent a message of congratulations to a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Local COVID-19 vaccine likely to receive rollout in mid-2021

Local COVID-19 vaccine Nanocovax is anticipated to be put into use by the middle of 2021 following the conclusion of the evaluation results of the ongoing human trials and the facilitation of administrative procedures, 

New circular on information disclosure to take effect in January

The Ministry of Finance has issued a new circular regulating companies’ information disclosure activities.

Vietnam to accelerate digital transformation in higher education

In 2021, Vietnam’s education sector will accelerate the National Digital Transformation Program and implement digital transformation.

Local businesses remain indifferent to sustainable development solutions

In Vietnam, only 2,000 out of 700,000 businesses have joined the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD), according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 16 (Updated hourly)

Man imprisoned for attempting to overthrow people’s administration

Passengers failing to wear masks on flights face fine of US$130

Airline passengers who fail to wear face masks during flights face fines up to VND3 million ($130), under a new order by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Policies to attract talents, scientists in HCMC lack competitiveness

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) lately has paid much attention to attracting experts and scientists to many fields with various policies, yet the reality shows that these methods are not truly effective.

VN encounters increasing trade defence lawsuits as exports expand

Vietnam is facing an increasing risk of trade defence lawsuits as exports expand after the country's active international integration and participation in free trade agreements (FTAs).

Authorities aim to fix Hanoi sidewalks before Tet

Hanoi authorities are working to fix pavements to beautify the city ahead of the New Year and upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) which will fall in mid-February.

Scrap fabric co-operative offers disabled people hope

A disabled man in Hanoi has helped dozens of other disabled people find jobs from leftover fabric.

Scientists help farmers save money with locally made drones

Tran Phi Vu, PhD in UAV, and Pham Thanh Toan, MA in Deep Learning, are two of the 14 names nominated by VietNamNet as Inspiring Characters in 2020.

V.League 1 opening fixtures released

Coach Kiatisuk Senamuang will have little time to prepare Hoang Anh Gia Lai as the new V.League 1 season will begin in the middle of next month.

Vietnamese garment and footwear surviving during the coronavirus

The Vietnamese garment factories are persuading international brands to use domestic fabrics and raw materials.

More efforts needed to attract FDI into hi-tech farming

The Vietnamese government holds high hope for a green and safe agricultural sector that could be a driving force for growth just like the manufacturing and processing sector.