K-pop stars to wow Vietnamese audience

The 2020 K-Pop Super Concert will take place at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on January 11, gathering some of South Korea's top stars.

Retail sales in Vietnam hit four-year high

Retail sales of goods and services in Vietnam reached VND4.94 quadrillion (US$214.8 billion) in 2019, representing a rise of 11.8 percent over the previous year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Catfish exports fall, VN farmers and exporters suffer

Vietnam’s catfish exports have seen a sharp decline because of trade barriers and price fluctuations in the world market.

Asia autos: Positive growth is no sign of strength in 2020

South East Asia will continue to be the bright spot of the Asia's vehicle sales market in 2020, led by Vietnam, according to Fitch Solutions research.

Australian volunteers give back to Vietnam

Most people visit Vietnam to learn about the culture or enjoy the fantastic scenery, but for these three Australians, their love for the country stretches further. 

Hanoi charming with unique architecture

Hanoi, a charming city with a history of over one thousand years, is the convergence of cultural and historical essences of Vietnam.

UNESCO global report highlights VN's progress on adult learning & education

UNESCO’s fourth Global Report on Adult Learning and Education (GRALE 4) has spotlighted the progress made by Vietnam for strengthening the education of its elderly people and promote their learning, health and well-being.

 

Gov't and private sector must join hands to lift start-up community

Ly Dinh Quan, director of the Songhan Incubator, one of the first private start-up incubators in Vietnam, talks with reporter Chi Lan about the role of the private sector to support a new generation of start-ups in Vietnam.

Vietnam's fiscal deficit set to see a short-term spike: Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions maintain 2019 fiscal deficit forecast at 6.6%, but are revising up our 2020 and 2021 fiscal deficit forecasts for Vietnam to 7.0% and 7.2%, respectively, from 6.6% previously.

Thousands fill the streets to welcome New Year

Thousands of people from Hanoi to Hoi An and HCM City went out onto the streets for the countdown and to welcome the New Year.

PM sends New Year greetings to ASEAN leaders

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent New Year greetings to leaders of ASEAN member states on the first day of 2020 on the occasion of Vietnam’s official assumption of its role as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

People throughout Vietnam start 2020 with joyous celebrations

Both local people and tourists across the country gathered at various city centres to create a wonderful atmosphere to welcome in the New Year.

The one who makes the world a better place

Quynh Hoa recently spent the day at the Central Military Hospital 108’s Centre for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery to understand more about the army doctors’ intelligence and devotion.

Transport sector prioritises resources for highway systems

Transport Minister Nguyen Van The talks to Viet Nam News Agency about the key tasks his sector needs to address in 2020.

AFF Cup 2020 to kick off on November 23

The 2020 AFF Cup will begin on November 23 and conclude on the last day of the year, December 31, according to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

Ken Research reveals Asia credit cards market outlook to 2025

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the credit cards industry within Asia covering various aspects.

Teachers devoted to education of island students

Song Tu Tay Primary School in Truong Sa Archipelago off the coast of Khanh Hoa Province is an educational institution like no other in Vietnam.

Hue to host 3rd International Dance Festival

The 3rd International Dance Festival will take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from March 31 to April 5.

Emerging start-up entrepreneur talks digital transformation in exploiting an old field

It may be Sunday morning, but you’ll find Nguyen Viet Hung enjoying a coffee, and of course, keep up-to-date with work as he fastidiously checks his smart phone.

Vietnam facing cybersecurity challenges

With increasing technological developments, Vietnam is facing more cybersecurity risks that are threatening national security,

Ha Thai lacquer village

Ha Thai lacquer village in Duyen Thai commune in Hanoi’s outlying Thuong Tin district has more than 200 years of experience in making lacquer products. Until the early 20th century the village was called Cu Trang or Dong Thai.

Quang Ngai beach faces serious erosion

One of the most beautiful beaches in the central province of Quang Ngai is facing serious erosion, affecting tourism services.

Vietnam ready for ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020: ambassador

The Vietnamese Permanent Mission to ASEAN has completed all preparations for the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020, a diplomat has said.

Lotte.vn shuts down as major players in e-commerce continue to dominate

Many combatants have become exhausted on the e-commerce battlefield as they have had to fight against competitors who have big money.

Alarm bell rung over young people's lifestyles

Experts have voiced concern about young people's contempt for traditional values.