Hang Ma Street glows in Christmas spirit

There’s no better place to be for the build-up to Christmas in Hanoi than Hang Ma Street where most decorations are sold.

Hoa Binh residents block rubbish trucks to protest against pollution

Residents in Cao Hai Village, Hoa Binh City have prevented vehicles transporting waste to a local dumping site due to serious pollution.

Jury retires to consider verdicts over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants

A jury in England on Friday began deliberations in the case of four men charged in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who suffocated in the back of container unit last year.

Minister proposes export of passion fruit, sweet potato to China

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong has offered a variety of high-quality farm produce to China. He hopes Vietnam can boost exports through official ways to China in the time to come.

Vietnamese stock market still booming amid pandemic: SSC Chairman

The Vietnamese stock market has flourished amid global uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Tran Van Dung, Chairman of the State Securities Commission (SSC).

Vietnam, South Korea take steps to enhance energy cooperation

The cooperation between leading power developers is expected to make the energy-centered bilateral trade target achievable.

BIC program to indicated best listed companies in Vietnam

A better and detailed view on enterprises effectiveness will help partners, credit institutions, investors, and especially shareholders to make a more accurate and justifiable decision.

COVID-19: Three flights bring back 690 VN citizens from overseas

Relevant agencies of Vietnam, Myanmar and Angola have worked closely to safely repatriate more than 690 Vietnamese citizens stranded in Myanmar and Angola due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 131,000 officials punished for violations in 2013-20

The punishment aims to promote transparency and public trust in the political system.

Renewable energy to become a trend

According to experts, the dominant energy technology in the future will be energy storage devices, solar panels, clean hydrogen and wind energy.

Close-up of first TBM for Hanoi's subway drilling

The machine was manufactured by German firm Herrenkecht based on the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) method.

Automotive market enters year-end sales

It is more than two months until the Lunar New Year, but now automakers have rushed to launch several promotional campaigns.

North ready for upcoming severe cold spell

According to the latest report from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the chilling climate will strike the Northern mountainous provinces and then it will affect the North-Central and Central regions through next week.

Tiny bags a doll’s best friend

Making handbags for dolls may seem an odd pursuit for a man, but for Nguyen Le Lam Doan it provides him with a stable income from orders as far away as Australia and the US.

Documentaries hit the big screen

Documentary filmmakers have agreed that their approaches in working must be changed in order to bring more documentaries to the big screen and attract wider audiences.

Lotus key in boosting Dong Thap tourism

Its breathtaking natural landscapes and distinctive cultural and historical treasures have proven to be ideal for the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to develop a host of appealing tourism products, especially those relating to lotus flowers.

FTAs set to continue representing driving force for exports next year

Local businesses have effectively utilised a number of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by the country, many of which can be considered to add fresh impetus to boosting exports moving into next year, according to insiders.

Old apartment building full of cafes, shops featured on National Geographic UK

An old apartment building famous for cafes and shops in HCM City’s District 1 has been featured in National Geographic UK.

Commercial aviation rights viewed from Competition Law

Once again, problems have arisen concerning the transfer and pick-up of passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC. 

Teleconference reviews 10 years implementing rural development project

A national teleconference took place on December 12 to review outcomes of the 10-year implemenation of the Party Central Committee Secretariat’s Conclusion 61 and the Prime Minister’s Decision 673 on rural development.

Fight against corruption sees progress: Top leader

Up to 93 percent of questioned people show their confidence in the Party’s leadership in the fight against corruption, 

Lawmakers greenlight plan to make Phu Quoc Vietnam's 1st island city

The National Assembly Standing Committee has approved a plan to make Phu Quoc island a city administered by Kien Giang Province.

Former CDC Hanoi director sentenced to 10 years in jail

The Hanoi People’s Court on December 12 sentenced Nguyen Nhat Cam, former director of the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC Hanoi), to 10 years in prison for “violations on bidding regulations that causes serious consequences”.

Vietnam starts human trials of COVID-19 vaccine

Vietnam has started human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine.

ADB raises Vietnamese GDP growth forecast to 2.3% this year

Experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have revised up the nation’s GDP growth forecasts from 1.8% to 2.3% this year following the acceleration of public investment,