New partnership aims to put bicycles back on city streets

Vietnamese cities are set to benefit from greener transport after the Ministry of Construction and GIZcycl signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of technical guidelines for the design of cycling infrastructure.

Multi-level marketing flourishes during the pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptive impact on retail and consumption, multi-level marketing (MLM) activities have been blossoming, with steady improvements in quality and earning growing trust from customers. 

A day in Hau Giang Province during wet season

Wet season comes with fields being submerged in the Mekong delta province of Hau Giang. On the other hand, it also gives locals a different livelihood.

Vietnamese told to be wary of potential coronavirus outbreak as winter season nears

Experts have warned that Covid-19 may worsen in winter when the weather conditions are more favorable for the virus to spread.

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ADB helps developing members access vaccines for COVID-19

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HCM City aims for annual VND3trn from port-related tariffs

First-ever Epidemic Prevention and Public Health Exhibition Area in the CAEXPO

The upcoming 17th China-ASEAN Expo will launch its first-ever physical exhibition area for epidemic prevention and public health.

Looms run still in homes of the Lu

Lo Thi Dam is quite agile on her loom, and a piece of fabric soon takes shape that will then be dyed and embroidered in colourful thread.

VNOB debuts musical Les Miserable

The Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB) will be performing the musical Les Misérable in Hanoi from November 21-24.   

Vietnam should apply more technologies in plastic waste recycling

Vice chairman and general secretary of the Vietnam Responsible Care Council Do Thanh Bai spoke about plastic waste recycling and technology.

Major power line suffers multiple setbacks

Bui Van Kien, deputy director general of the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) under Vietnam Electricity (EVN), talks about the risks of falling behind schedule on the North-South 500kV power line in the central region.

The wealthy continue to spend big money on cars despite Covid-19

While Covid-19 has had a big impact on the economy and most people, it has not hurt the rich. They are stil spending big money on luxury car models.

E-commerce industry seeks to leverage logistics growth

Flexible warehousing models that can help businesses optimise their storage are required amid the development of e-commerce, experts have suggested.

Photo exhibition celebrates Vietnam and Bulgaria ties

Unique black-and-white and colour photos reflecting the traditional friendship and diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Bulgaria over the past 70 years are being displayed at an exhibition

HCM City to abolish People’s Councils at district and ward levels next year

With 87.14 per cent of votes, National Assembly deputies on Monday morning passed a resolution on urban administration in HCM City to eliminate People’s Councils at district and ward levels in the city.

International conference discusses co-operation in East Sea in time of turbulence

One of the bright spots in the East Sea tension this year is that many countries have clarified their legal stance in the sea through diplomatic notes exchanged at the UN, said Dr Pham Lan Dung, acting director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Vietnam’s responsibility in ASEAN 2020 faces many challenges

The 37th ASEAN Summit and related summits held online from November 12-15 in Hanoi were the most important conferences in 2020.

Vietnamese athletes eye SEA Games and Olympics

The recently concluded 2020 National Athletics Championship helped athletes prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 31 to be held in Vietnam next year.

Greater efforts needed for a peaceful, stable and prosperous East Sea: experts

The disputes in the East Sea need to be resolved by the concerned parties, with cooperation of the international community as well as the region, said a Vietnamese expert.

Kon Tum villagers risk lives to salvage golds after storm

Many people are risking their lives looking for gold in a river in the central highlands province of Kon Tum after recent floods and storm.

12th East Sea International Conference opens

The 12th East Sea International Conference, with the theme “Maintaining Peace and Cooperation through a Time of Turbulence”, kicked off on November 16 in both the in-person and online formats.

Storm Vamco injures 19 people in central region

Storm Vamco, the 13th storm to enter the East Sea this year, has caused 19 people in the central region to suffer injuries, according to the latest report from the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Da Nang beach covered with debris after storm

Large amounts of rubbish have been washed ashore on a beach of the central city of Danang as a result of Storm Vamco.

Hanoi’s seasonal appeal grabs young artist

Hanoi’s seasonal beauty and its original architecture featuring both old and modern elements have long been a source of inspiration for young painters, one of whom is Hoang Phong.

Vietnam still in negotiations on hosting F1 Grand Prix next year

The Vietnam Grand Prix Limited Liability Company is engaging in negotiations with the Formula One (F1) World Championship organisers on the holding of the race in Vietnam next year, a representative of the company has said.