Night-time economy waits for its bright days

For HCMC, the delicious cake slice of evening economy in store for years will come to light as the Government is going to give it the greenlight soon. 

Contemporary dance show performed in Hanoi

A contemporary dance performance by choreographer Vu Ngoc Khai will premiere in Hanoi on December 6. 

Symphony concert “Girls deserve to shine” held in Hanoi

The first-ever concert “Girls Deserve to Shine”, which features promising and outstanding Vietnamese young female soloists, was organised on Friday night.

Vietnam considers using AI to warn about landslides, flash floods

The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VMHA) has proposed applying AI to give early warnings about landslides and flash floods.

Vietnamese weightlifters may be banned from Tokyo Olympics

Vietnamese weightlifters may not be allowed to participate in the Tokyo Olympics because four athletes have been punished by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) for doping.

Mekong Delta to adopt 'integrated regional plan' on sustainable development

An integrated regional plan on improving infrastructure to attract investment and tackle climate change will be key to “inclusive growth and sustainable development” in the Mekong Delta region,

Influential Vietnamese woman honoured by BBC

A Vietnamese architect has been named as one of the most influential women in the world by the BBC.

More reforms needed in construction procedures

More drastic reforms of construction-related administrative procedures must be carried to improve transparency and reduce costs for enterprises,

Songs to lift the human spirit

Having first found fame when he won Vietnam’s biggest singing competition, Morning Star - Rendezvous, in 2004, Tung Duong has never seemed to suffer from creative exhaustion.

Digital transformation accelerates online sales target of US$35 billion

Vietnam is set to see 55% of the local population regularly participate in online shopping activities by 2025, with the value of goods purchased through the internet and online services reaching an annual average of US$600 per person.

Private airlines seek financial incentives to overcome tourism slump during pandemic

Private air carriers, including Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways, have asked for preferential loans to overcome the serious crisis caused by Covid-19.

Hanoians bundle up as capital endures first cold period of the winter

The first cold spell of the winter has forced the residents of Hanoi to wrap up in an extra layer of clothing in an effort to stay warm amid the arrival of chilly weather conditions.

Returnees pay all in services for repatriation flights

Major domestic airlines will launch fly and stay combos to bring home Vietnamese citizens stranded in Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands of wildlife farms in Vietnam threaten biodiversity

In recent decades, along with the robust development of the economy, the demand for wildlife in Vietnam, especially in big cities, has increased.

First-instance trial involving former Hanoi mayor to open next month

The first-instance trial of the case on the theft of confidential State documents involving former Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung will open on December 11 behind closed doors, the Hanoi People’s Court has announced.

iPhone 12 in high demand, dealers earn big money

Vietnam is clearly a market with great potential for Apple. Even the next-generation models with high prices such as iPhone 12 are selling well.

Party leader chairs Central Military Commission meeting

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong chaired a Central Military Commission meeting on November 30 to approve a draft resolution on leadership in the implementation of military-defence tasks and Party building in 2021, 

Bus routes face closure due to slow subsidy disbursement

Bus companies in Hanoi may have to close some routes if a plan to subsidise public transport is not settled on time.

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh meets Lao top leaders

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh paid courtesy calls on Lao top leaders in Vientiane on November 30 

Age no barrier for basketball prospect

She may just be 16-years-old and small in stature, but Tran Hau My An is already making a big name for herself on the basketball court.

VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 1

Vietnamese, Chinese Party officials hold talks virtually

Vietnamese, Dutch PMs hold phone talks

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked over the phone with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte on November 30.

Central Highlands faces labour shortages on coffee plantations

A few years ago hundreds of people used to descend on coffee plantations in the Central Highlands region to work as coffee pickers during the harvest season when coffee prices were high.

Vietnamese culture promoted in Egypt

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on November 30 organised a photo exhibition on Vietnamese land and people, along with an art programme marking the 57th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties.

Photos on cultural diversity win prizes

A photo depicting a bội (southern classical drama) artist helping his stage partner put on makeup has won the top award of the Vietnam Photo Expression 2020 contest.