Da Nang pilots vetiver grass waste treatment system

A group of scientists and biological researchers from Da Nang’s Teacher Training and Engineering College has developed a vetiver (Vetiveria Zizanioides) grass-based system to treat leaks at Khanh Son dump in the city.

Exporting to all four corners

Many local SMEs have seen exports surge after teaming up with global e-commerce platforms.

Violinist Nguyen Huu Nguyen to lead Opera House concert

The renowned Paris-based violinist Nguyen Huu Nguyen will lead a concert on March 14 in which the HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present chamber and string orchestra music under the general title of Divertimento.

 

Hustle and bustle returns to Hanoi after impact of COVID-19

Outdoor entertainment areas, commercial centres, and relic sites throughout Hanoi have been gradually becoming busier over the past few days following a slow month after being affected by COVID-19.

Ha Phuong selected as Vietnamese contestant for Mrs Global Universe 2020

Le Ha Phuong has been officially unveiled as the Vietnamese representative for the upcoming Mrs Global Universe 2020 which is scheduled to get underway in Singapore during March.

HCM City FC sign RoK's midfielder amid injury crisis

Ho Chi Minh City FC has announced the signing of the Republic of Korea's former Under-20 international midfielder Seo Yong-duk amid an injury crisis.

Pork market suffers from African swine fever

Vietnam’s domestic pork supplies could fall by 20 to 35 percent this year as a consequence of African swine fever, according to the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD).

Lam Dong pilots building Vietnam’s first green urban village

The authorities of Lam Dong has asked relevant agencies to supplement and complete a plan on the construction of a green urban village – the first of its kind in Vietnam – in Xuan Tho commune, Da Lat city.

Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases since Feb 13

Vietnam has reported no new confirmed cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) since February 13, heard at a meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Hanoi yesterday.

Japan helps HCM City Pasteur Institute respond to COVID-19

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on February 21 presented the first package of biologicals worth 1 million JPY (over 8,900 USD) to the Pasteur Institute in HCMC in support of its response to COVID-19.

First Vietnamese-born woman runs for RoK’s legislative elections

Nguyen Ngoc Cam, aged 44, becomes the first Vietnamese-Korean chosen by the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DP) to run for the 21st parliamentary elections scheduled for this April.

F1 race to help develop Vietnam’s sports tourism: VNAT

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) on February 21 inked a cooperation agreement on promoting the country’s tourism in association with the Formula One race.

Vietnam attends disarmament conference in Geneva

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, attended first activities within the framework of the Conference on Disarmament 2020.

Sketchers spread love for Hanoi

Hanoi offers artists endless inspiration. Join us to meet members of the Hanoi Urban Sketchers club to see how they were inspired.

Banks speed recruitment to meet expansion plans

Many banks have announced the recruitment of a large number of personnel to meet business expansion plans in 2020.

Vietnamese warned not to travel to coronavirus-hit areas in RoK

The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea has recommended Vietnamese citizens to avoid travel to areas that are affected by COVID-19.

Vietnam joins multicultural festival in Australia

The Vietnamese Embassy in Australia is participating in a multicultural festival that opened on February 21 in Canberra to promote beauty of Vietnamese land and people to Australians and international friends.

Language, law course opened for Vietnamese living in Cambodia

A training course to teach Khmer language and provide knowledge of culture, history and law of Cambodia for people of Vietnamese origin in Cambodia who wish to get Cambodian citizenship was opened in Takeo province of Cambodia on February 22.

Vietnamese female badminton players win in first round of Austrian Open

Top Vietnamese female badminton players Vu Thi Trang and Nguyen Thuy Linh have won in the first round of the Austria Open.

Vietnam attends APEC SOM 1 in Malaysia

The first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM 1) and related meetings of the Asia-Pacific Cooperation (APEC) forum 2020 (APEC 2020) took place in Malaysia’s Putrajaya city from February 20-22.

ASEAN Para Games delayed indefinitely

The ASEAN Para Games in the Philippines have been delayed indefinitely because of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to the Vietnam Paralympic Association (VPA).

Vietnam to develop a master plan on environmental monitoring system

Vietnam is planning to develop a master plan on an environment and natural resource monitoring system to better prevent natural disasters and protect the environment.

How much is needed to be listed among the top stock billionaires in Vietnam?

In 2009, when the VN Index soared from 324 points to the year's peak of 630 points, the richest stock billionaire had total assets worth over VND9 trillion. 

Overseas Vietnamese scientist helps develop biotechnology in Vietnam

Nguyen Quoc Binh returned to Vietnam from Canada, accepted an invitation to help HCM City’s leaders lay a foundation for the biotechnology sector.

Hanoi student wins scholarships to five US high schools

A Vietnamese student has just won scholarships to five high schools in the US.