Lucky break for middle-distance star

Tran Van Dang spent weeks in hospital after breaking his arm at judo practice when he was a boy, and the possibility that he would never play any type of sport again was very real.

A nod to the history of IT in Vietnam

A 25sq.m room in a busy residential area in Hanoi owned by a 70-something researcher serves as a museum offering a close look at the history of information technology (IT) in Vietnam.

From waste comes green products and vital jobs

After giving a great deal of thought as to how to reduce the amount of waste that at times got out of hand in Da Nang, Tran Thi Hong, a native of the central coastal city, began to produce her own safe dish wash from organic household waste.

American hangout opened in Thai Nguyen

US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink on Friday visited Thai Nguyen Province, where he met with provincial leaders and attended the opening ceremony of the American Hangout at Thai Nguyen University (TNU).

Vietnamese primary school students rank No 1 in learning results in Southeast Asia

Of six countries assessed in 2019, namely Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar and the Philippines, Vietnamese primary school students led in all three competencies surveyed – reading comprehension, writing, and mathematics.

Last domesticated elephant in northern Central Highlands dies

The last domesticated elephant in the northern Central Highlands region of Vietnam has died at the age of 50.

Entertainment activities in HCM City cancelled due to Covid-19

A range of shows and entertainment activities in HCM City, including those to celebrate Christmas, have been cancelled following municipal instructions on tighter Covid-19 prevention regulations.

More to be done to promote Vietnam’s traditional long dress

Talking about traditional Vietnamese clothing, people often think of the “ao dai” or “long dress” which embodies Vietnam’s rich culture and history.

Sowing the seeds of hope for children with disabilities

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, join us to visit a special rehabilitation centre in Hanoi where children with disabilities are taken care of and given a shot at a better future.

Vietnam, Laos determined to foster comprehensive cooperation

The Vietnamese and Lao Governments are organising the 43rd session of their inter-governmental committee, affirming both countries’ diplomatic priority of unceasingly developing the bilateral relationship of great friendship, 

Hanoi clarifies two COVID-19 patients

Hanoi authorities on December 5 recorded two coronavirus-positive patients, including a man who again tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 after being discharged from hospital in Dong Da district, 

'Big bosses' give more power to family successors

Le Viet Hai, Do Quang Hien and Dang Van Thanh, known as ‘big bosses’, are giving more power to their sons and daughters.

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More people in HCM City fined for not wearing face masks

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Mekong Delta sees signs of tourism revival

Vietnam's farming land faces challenges

President of Vietnam Soil Science Association Vu Nang Dung spoke about an alarming situation facing farming land in Vietnam.

Mekong Delta faces decline in wild birds, fish and plants

The number of species of wild birds, fish, and plants in the Cuu Long River (Mekong) Delta has fallen rapidly in recent years because of a decline in food resources and natural habitats.

Why is the VIA scam market bustling in Vietnam?

The Facebooker community in Vietnam uses the term VIA, which refers to real accounts hacked and used by others to run ads or do anything else on Facebook.

Businesses complain about new CIT payment regulation

Under the new regulation, by the end of the third quarter, enterprises have to estimate the amounts of tax of the fourth quarter and pay the amounts.

Foreign investors see opportunities in Ha Noi office buildings

Foreign investors have shown increasing interest in grade A offices in Ha Noi, according to Savills Viet Nam.

Agent Orange victim overcomes difficulties to help others

Hoang Lan Huong was born paralysed, has difficulties in speaking and finds it hard to communicate with others.

Two Laotian nationals caught in possession of significant drugs haul

Border guards operating in the northern province of Dien Bien recently detained two Laotian citizens as they were in the process of attempting to smuggle a large quantity of drugs into the nation.

Interest rate for home loans forecast to stay low in 2021

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in January, the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has slashed rates three times.

Saigon FC sign former Japanese international Daisuke Matsui

Saigon FC have signed a one-year contract with former Japanese international Daisuke Matsui, the club have announced.

 

Tax collections from cross-border platforms too low

The amount of tax collected from cross-border platforms in the first 11 months of 2020 was about VND1 trillion. But the figure doesn’t truly reflect the real activities of the platforms in Vietnam.

Schools postpone exams, switch to online study after new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases

A number of universities and high schools in HCM City have switched to online learning and taken other preventive measures following the recently reported locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the city.