New wave of EU investment whipped up by coming FTA

A new period of EU investment development in Vietnam is right around the corner, as the historic EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to be adopted by the National Assembly early next month. 

Construction engineer pours efforts into organic coffee

Demand for high quality agricultural products is increasing and many consumers are looking for organic options.

Upcoming EVFTA to fortify lenders

European and Vietnamese banks alike could gain the upper hand down the road thanks to upcoming ratification of the historic trade deal between Vietnam and the EU.

Choreographer Tuyet Minh: I want to create ballets imbued with VN identities

Meritorious Artist Tuyet Minh once shared that she wanted to adapt Vietnamese classic literary works via the language of ballet.

Covid-19 highlights the need for safe, nutritious, and affordable food

Hunger and malnutrition were an increasing problem worldwide before the pandemic. Restrictions imposed to curb disease spread have disrupted local and international food supply chains, making the problem even more urgent.

HCM City man offers free nighttime motorbike repair service

A man in HCM City has volunteered to help repair motorbikes for passers-by on some highways in HCM City.

Bac Ha horse race attracts tourists

The final round of the traditional horse race on the Bac Ha Plain of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai took place on May 31.

Hanoi covered in straw smoke

Many areas in the suburban Phuc Tho District in Hanoi have been covered in smoke caused by rice straw burning.

Scientists grow quinoa in drought-stricken areas in Vietnam

Drought-stricken and saline soils can be areas for growing quinoa, a grain for healthy diets, thanks to a research cooperation program between the Vietnam Agriculture Academy (VAA) and Buenos Aires Argentina University.

Gradual but radical changes set to sweep pharmaceutical landscape

The upcoming implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to transform the competitive landscape of Vietnam’s pharmaceutical and medical industry. 

An initiative of national strategic importance

HCMC authorities put forward a proposal to develop the Eastern Creative City during a working session with the Prime Minister early this month. 

Vietnam’s manufacturing activity signals improvement in May

The sector saw a softer contraction than in April as the Covid-19 pandemic was brought under control in Vietnam.

George Floyd death: Violence erupts on sixth day of protests

Protesters defy curfew in cities across the US after the death of a black man at the hands of police.

Vietnam “most outstanding” in handling coronavirus - Media

Vietnam has reported no single coronavirus-related deaths and the country is gradually returning to normal.

Export offensive gains shape as lockdowns ease around the world

Vietnam’s export s are expected to bounce back as many partners are gradually exiting lockdown, in addition to the positive effects of free trade agreements.

Images of playful children on stone plateau in Ha Giang

Whilst cheerful children tend to be the centre of attention for many photographers, a range of elegant pictures can be snapped to preserve precious childhood memories.

Online recruitment on the rise, but still affected by Covid-19

Both enterprises and workers need new recruitment methods to optimize human resources, experts say.

Northern, central regions to face prolonged hot weather

Vietnam’s northern and central regions are expecting a new blazing hot spell.

Hanoi FC into quarter-finals of National Cup 2020

A total of eight football clubs have made it into the quarter-finals of the National Cup 2020, including V.League 1 champion’s Hanoi FC, 

Social insurance policy - Welfare fulcrum of the people

On May 23, the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Vietnam Post (VNPost) jointly organized the launching ceremony to respond to the month-long campaign that calls for people to participate in voluntary social insurance.

Domestic routes resuming, international flights pending

As the Covid-19 epidemic is now under control in Vietnam, domestic flights have been operational again, with seat distancing no longer applied. 

Russia’s State Museum of Oriental Art organises Vietnam Week

The State Museum of Oriental Art of Russia organised a Vietnam Week from May 25-31 on its Instagram page to introduce the most typical among objects displayed at its Vietnam Space.

Musician sets national record for largest collection of children songs

Musician Nguyen Van Chung received a certificate recognizing his largest number of 300 children songs from the Vietnam Book of Records (Vietkings).

ThaiBev denies rumors on stake sale of Vietnam’s No.1 brewer Sabeco

ThaiBev affirms that Vietnam “continues to be one of ThaiBev’s core markets."

Ambassadors gather for Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in Hanoi

Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malay marks the end of the month of Ramadhan and the beginning of the month of Syawal in the Islamic Calendar.