Will online movie platforms overtake traditional theatres?

A new cinematic experience has been occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HCM City launches motorbike emission testing programme

A pilot programme to monitor emissions from motorbikes has been launched by the HCM City Department of Transport.

Ca Mau faces severe shortage of irrigation water

Many crop growing areas in Ca Mau Province’s freshwater zones are facing a severe shortage of water because of a prolonged dry spell.

Fishermen defend national seas

Favourable weather, low oil prices and bumper catch on the horizon have fishermen eager to sail out to their traditional fishing grounds off the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.

Vietnam seeks to boost tourism following COVID-19

The Prime Minister has recently assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to devise measures to develop tourism following COVID-19 pandemic.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 18

Three more COVID-19 patients given all-clear on May 18

Dual degree programmes start this academic year

Several universities in Ho Chi Minh City will launch dual-degree training programmes in the 2020-2021 academic year in an aim to offer more diverse choices for students.

Golden opportunity for VN farm produce to regain home market

Because of Covid-19, the global farm produce supply chain has been interrupted because of logistics problems. Now is the right time for domestic farm produce to conquer domestic consumers’ hearts, experts say.

Foreign articles spotlight late President’s life, dedication

Artistic Director and founder of Bangladesh’s Turongomi Repertory Dance Theatre Pooja Sengupta shared the Bangladeshi people’s sentiment for President Ho Chi Minh

"The Coast Guard accompanies fishermen": The fulcrum for fishermen to cling to the sea

The model "The Coast Guard accompanies fishermen" has become the fulcrum for Vietnamese fishermen to reach out to sea.

Public Administration Reform Index 2019 to be released on May 19

A video conference will be organised on May 19 to announce the Public Administration Reform (PAR) Index 2019 and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) 2019, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA).

Vietnam Coast Guard exerts efforts to rise up to meet requirements in the new situation

The Vietnam Coast Guard has built and strengthened its forces, which are always associated with the completion of the legal corridor and well organizing the implementation of functions and tasks to meet the requirements of the new situation.

Vietnam holds advantages as investors look beyond China: Experts

Vietnam holds a number of advantages against other countries at a time when investors are looking to exit China, according to experts.

Russian people hold special sentiments toward President Ho Chi Minh

The people of the Soviet Union in the past and Russia at present always hold special sentiments for late President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh has affirmed.

HCM City requires owners to renovate 151 old villas

The HCM City People’s Committee has asked the owners of 151 villas built before 1975 to repair or renovate the buildings, most of which are located in districts 1 and 3.

Thu Thiem residents to receive compensation this month

More than 300 households in a 4.3ha area located outside the original boundary of the Thu Thiem new urban area project in HCM City’s District 2 will receive compensation this month in exchange for their land, a top city official has said.

Vietnam businesses eyed by foreign investors

Instead of following procedures to become nvestors, foreign enterprises are preferring to ‘take a shortcut’ by taking over Vietnamese businesses, which allows them to penetrate the market more quickly.

Da Nang citizens able to access e-government more easily

E-government has become more accessible for people in Da Nang over recent years, with a range of effective and innovative models being introduced at various levels.

Vietnam continues repatriating citizens from EU, US

Vietnam brought citizens home from Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and the US - the world's hotspots of coronavirus outbreaks.

Vietnam urged to readjust development strategy in post-pandemic period

With a limited state budget, Vietnam should mobilize social resources to support startups and large-scale enterprises, those considered capable of driving the economy forward.

Vietnam gov't mulls lowering 2020 GDP growth target to 4.5%

A lower GDP growth target is inevitable as the Covid-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the world economy, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

Vietnam economy accelerates to get back to normal state

With the resumption of key economic sectors' activities, such as manufacturing, services and retail, Vietnam’s economy is accelerating to get back to its normal state.

Vietnam nominates candidates to next term, increasing ratio of youth

More candidates for the five-year leadership are young, women, and from ethnic minority groups.

Hanoi walking street bustling again after weekend reopening

Many Hanoians and their children enjoy flying kites after months of staying at home to avoid Covid-19 propagation.

Vietnam remains among 4 most optimistic countries worldwide despite Covid-19

Health continued to be No.1 concern among Vietnamese consumers, with the highest level globally.