Government strives to ensure no overdue documents from 2016-2021 tenure

Ministries and agencies should speed up the implementation of tasks regarding legal documents assigned by the Government and PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, so that there will be no overdue documents during the 2016-2021 tenure, 

Unable to cover expenses during Covid-19, owners sell hotels at cheap prices

Many offers to sell coastal hotels in Da Nang have appeared on real estate forums these days. Most of them are located in districts Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son.

Hang Trong folk print- a touch of the legacy in the modern life

Hang Trong folk prints are the traditional trait of an ancient capital. The seemingly forgotten technique has been awakened recently.

Elderly woman collects scraps, raises money for piggy banks to help the poor

For many years, a 77-year-old woman has been going to every small alley and street corner in her neighborhood to collect scraps and sell banh my to get money for her ‘piggy banks’, which are kept to help the poor.

Creating friendship over food on social media

Tanya Pisarchuk, a digital marketer and amateur food reviewer, has spent more than seven years in Hanoi. That’s also how old her Facebook group Wheretoget Hanoi is, now a community of more than 16,000 members navigating Hanoi's nooks  

Innovation identified as strongest growth engine for Vietnam: Expert

The Vietnamese government would continue to put up efforts in revising and improving regulatory framework in order to accommodate fast changes in the field of technology.

Vietnamese athletics eye reign defence at SEA Games 31

In the last two editions of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Vietnam surpassed Thailand to top the overall track and field medal tally. As the host of the 31st SEA Games this year, it is highly feasible for Vietnam to take the supreme honour

A roadmap for private healthcare investment

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has taken on a number of policies to increase its attraction to both domestic and overseas private investors, thus enabling it to fulfill future goals.

Prolonged pandemic issues cloud recovery

Following the new coronavirus outbreaks in a number of localities, Vietnam’s economy could face yet another difficult phase in the early days of the new lunar year as production and services are hindered in several sectors.

Vietnam actively contributes to ASEAN environmental cooperation

Vietnam will actively join activities of the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change (AWGCC), as well as continue its coordinating role in performing relevant activities in 2021,

HCM City to develop more 5G-related applications

After the successful launch of 5G piloting programs in Ho Chi Minh City by Vietnam’s three major mobile network providers, namely Viettel, VinaPhone, and MobiFone, there comes the demand for useful 5G-related applications for smart devices.

Vietnam's university education moving up in international rankings

The placing of Vietnamese universities in prestigious global rankings has continually been on the rise in recent times despite the country’s much shorter history in terms of higher education.

Drug crime on the rise as pandemic continues: official

Major General Nguyen Van Vien, director of the Drug-related Crime Investigation Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, talks to the Vietnam Government Portal chinhphu.vn about the drug-related crime situation 

Fighting the pandemic the responsibility of medical workers: official

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son speaks to vietnamplus.vn about how health workers dealt with the resurgence of COVID-19 in the central city of Da Nang last year, which marked the second wave of COVID-19 in Vietnam 

Doctors put personal lives on hold to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Do Thi Bang Ngan had no other choice but to delay her wedding earlier this year.

This is the third time she has made the decision. Ngan and her fiance have no idea when their wedding will take place.

Volleyball legend Hue starts new chapter in storied career

Despite nearly 20 years of difficulties and challenges in the sport, Pham Thi Kim Hue has never felt tired of volleyball.

Vietnam enters car consumption boom period

Vietnam aims to obtain a GDP growth rate of 6.5 percent this year and average income per capita of $3,700. With rising incomes, car sales are expected to boom.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEB. 26

Vietnam needs over US$128 billion for power investment next 10 years

Startup stories: ideas can come from everyday life

Ideas for startups can originate from simple things that can be seen every day.

Advanced labour code dismaying foreign employers

The fresh Labour Code is burdening foreign employers in Vietnam with new insurance payments for part-time employees.

Speculation pushes land prices up: Ministry of Construction

Real estate speculators have been exploiting urban expansion plans to push up prices beyond the real value, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

World Cup qualifiers: Coach Park Hang Seo makes "special" requests

Head coach Park Hang Seo of Vietnam’s national football squad wants to have more time training his players before the World Cup second qualifying round, but his request will be difficult to meet.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 26

Hanoi reports case of COVID-19 relapse

Ministry proposes establishment of Ramsar site network

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed the establishment of a network of Ramsar sites and wetland reserves around Vietnam.

Five provinces have self-nominated candidates for new National Assembly tenure

Five provinces have planned the number of self-nominated candidates for the 15th National Assembly, including Bac Giang, Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Yen Bai, and Tuyen Quang.