Ao Dai designer presents new collection

Designer Minh Chau, who has been known for unique traditional Vietnamese longdress collections, presented his collection “Kim Lang” (Groom) for weddings at a catwalk show during the Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020.

New COVID-19 strain not yet found among legal immigrants in Vietnam

Vietnam has not yet detected the new strain of coronavirus that has spread in the UK among legal immigrants, a health official affirmed on December 25.

Vietnam in top five markets globally for cost efficiency

Vietnam is among the top five countries in the world in cost efficiency, according to ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions’ Total Workforce Index (TWI).

Street workout attracts young people in HCM City

It is easily seen young people practicing the street workout (roughly translated as street sport) such as Skateboard, Roller Sport, Parkour in parks or big pavements in HCMC's downtown areas in afternoons.

Vietnam succeeding in connecting ASEAN with UNSC: French diplomat

Vietnam has been very successful in connecting ASEAN with the UN Security Council (UNSC), Ambassador Nathalie Estival-Broadhurst, Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the UN, said.

Young H’mong man opens homestay on Ha Giang plateau

With just VND500,000, Sung Mi Phin went from Ha Giang to Sa Pa in Lao Cai to study English and learn how to make money from tourism.

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HCM City, Da Nang ready to welcome new year 2021 with assorted activities

Online scams become more common

Online scams have become more and more common in recent years, causing a great deal of anxiety in society.

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HCMC expects to welcome over 32 million local tourists next year

MM Mega Market Vietnam opens food wholesale & distribution center in HCM City

MM Mega Market Vietnam (MM) on December 24 inaugurated its food wholesale and distribution center - MM Food Service Hung Phu - at 9B Kha Van Can, Linh Dong Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s first AI Robot excites techies

Tri Nhan, the first robot built in Vietnam with artificial intelligence (AI), is expected to be the future of teaching. With the ability to do maths, solve problems, and even read poems, the robot could one day become a teaching assistant.

Quality breeds aiding rural families

Frequently hit by natural disasters, many households in the northern province of Nam Dinh have been able to have better livelihoods thanks to rearing groupers – a type of fishery product with high economic effectiveness – 

Vietnam puts focus on national defence and security

Major Le Van Cuong, former director of the Strategic Studies Institute under the Ministry of Public Security, talks to the Vietnam Government Portal about the importance of Vietnam having strong national defence and security.

Harvesting Dien grapefruit in Hanoi

In the final days of the year, locals are busy with harvesting Dien grapefruit to sell at the local market.

Report details stamping out of Bach Mai Hospital COVID-19 outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak at Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital was one of the most concerning outbreaks in Vietnam since the pandemic began.

Prime Minister: "Digital technology enterprises must pioneer in innovation"

At the National Forum on Developing Digital Technology Businesses 2020, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam read a letter from Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to the Vietnamese digital technology business community.

Why Vietnam’s outlook for 2021 looks bright?

The country is projected to grow 6.8% in 2021 on condition that the pandemic be contained.

In’t festival honours Vietnamese documentary

Documentary Lên Thành Phố (Making Our Place) has won the Best Next Gen Film award at the 2020 Better Cities Film Festival. 

Outstanding events in Vietnam in 2020

Here are outstanding events in Vietnam in 2020.

Hanoi to build 10 bridges over Red River

Ten bridges are expected to facilitate commuting across the river.

Average income of workers jumps 35% over last five years

Average income of Vietnamese workers surged by 35% in 2016-2020 period, according to the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL).

Nearly 2 million mobile subscribers successfully switch between carriers

Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (under the Ministry of Information and Communications) and domestic telecoms businesses have just held a summary meeting for the scheme ‘Mobile Number Portability – MNP’.

Local photographer claims prize at LightsFlare Photo Awards 2020

The organisers of the LightsFlare Photography Awards 2020 recently unveiled impressive photos that have been awarded in this year’s competition, including an artwork snapped by a Vietnamese photographer.

World Cup’s slot allocation brings extra challenge for Vietnam

The Bureau of the FIFA Council moved to expand the number of teams participating in the 2023 Women’s World Cup on December 24, thereby creating a new challenge for the Vietnamese women’s football team.

“Make in Vietnam” and "tell your Vietnamese story": MIC Minister

Minister of Information and Communications (MIC) Nguyen Manh Hung has called on every Vietnamese citizen and enterprise to take part in “Make in Vietnam” and tell their own Vietnamese story.