Doctor Nguyen Thi Nha’s email inbox is full of photos of babies with beaming smiles and heart-touching messages of gratitude.

Filmmakers are paying more attention to the importance of soundtracks they use in their works and pouring more money into production of songs and instrumental music to improve quality.

The management of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ultra-light aircraft must be tightened, according to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Recently, at the news of Larry Heinemann’s death, I went to my bookshelf and held the Vietnamese translation of Paco’s Story*, the novel for which he won the National Book Award in 1987.

Saigon Psych Fest 2020, a multi-day music event to be held in HCM City from February 13-15, will feature rock bands from Vietnam and abroad.

Dr Tran Nguyen Hai, 35, from Duy Tan University, is a member of the editorial board of 12 prestigious international science journals.

Turkish singer Aslan Duc has released a new music video reflecting the atmosphere in Hanoi and the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Ngo Luc, a painter and architect in HCM City, believes it is necessary “to open more art spaces in the city to deepen aesthetic appreciation and creativity among people, especially youth.”

Vietnamese futsal player Pham Duc Hoa has signed a contract to play for O Parrulo Ferrol FS of Spain after a successful trial with the team recently.

A Vietnamese called Ho Van Lam is running a successful business in Udon Thani province, Thailand, which sells grilled fermented pork rolls. 

Crowds flocked to beaches in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to relax on Tet amid the hot weather.

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in January hit a record high, up 1.23 percent over the previous month and 6.43 percent year on year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The 21st Windsurf Mui Ne Fun Cup will be held on February 7-8 at Mui Ne Beach in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province.

The saying ‘even beggars in China also have QR Code’ shows the great impact WeChat has in China. Grab, Zalo, Go-Viet, be and Now are also struggling to become the super-app with similar level of influence in Vietnam.

An exhibition featuring silk paintings by students of the Vietnam Fine Arts University will be held at AGOhub from 5pm on Saturday, February 1.

Vietnamese athlete Hoang Thi Duyen has achieved success at the 2020 Roma Weightlifting World Cup in Italy by winning three gold medals.

Seventy years ago, on January 1, 1950, the Soviet Union became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, contributing to the country's international recognition.

The Ministry of Health will establish 40 emergency response teams to help deal with the quick spread of Coronavirus.

From January 21, 2020, Spotify listeners in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Vietnam will get to experience the magic of Disney on the dedicated Disney Hub.

A group of young people from the central city of Da Nang led by Ho Ngoc Thanh have set up a volunteer programme to help poor sick people get to hospital.

Vietnam is stepping measures to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 130 people since it was first detected in China’s Wuhan Province.

Although braised pork belly is an everyday food, in southern Vietnam it is a traditional dish of the Tet (Lunar New Year) celebration.

Located in Vinh Phuc province, 45km north of Hanoi, Huong Canh retains its 300-year-old ceramic and pottery craft despite the influx of modernity.

With favourable natural conditions, the Mekong delta region is home to diverse fruit species. When Tet (Lunar New Year) comes, exotic fruits are offered for sales to serve people’s demand.

Private sector development and the expected stock market upgrading will help Vietnam attract foreign capital even if the conditions are not that favorable, according to SSI Research.