Vietnam eats forests by planting large timber forests to sell carbon credits

In the story ‘We Have Eaten The Forest’ of a Montagnard village in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, ethnologist Georges Condominas tells about the ancient way of ‘eating the forest’, which is to preserve the forest culturally.

Good signs for Vietnam's rice exports

After many fluctuations in supply and prices last year, global rice trade continues to be "hot" from the beginning of this year.

Exploring Nam Nghiep Village during hawthorn flower season

Every March and April, Nam Nghiep Village transforms into a picturesque canvas adorned with the delicate white blooms of hawthorn flowers, attracting numerous travelers eager to witness and capture the beauty of nature’s spectacle.

Artist turns glass waste into art

Broken vases, used bottles and cracked mugs are among the materials Hứa Duy Thanh uses to create lavish-looking objects and items that he sells to raise cash for charity.

Famed Cu Chi tunnels seeks World Heritage site status

Necessary procedures are being followed before a dossier is submitted to UNESCO for recognition of the Cu Chi tunnels as a world heritage site

Some provinces dismiss officials with low confidence votes

Provincial People’s Councils of all provinces and major cities have taken votes of confidence on 13,000 cadres and more than 10 officials have been found having more than 50 low-confidence votes.

Vietnam Business News March 26/2024

Binh Dinh province paves way for investments

Artist displays works in Paris

Artist Pham Ha Ninh will have a solo exhibition in Paris to introduce his project My Land, on March 28.

Fireworks to sparkle on Hanoi’s 70th Liberation Day

Both domestic and foreign visitors to Hanoi on Capital Liberation Day (October 10) this year will be treated to a wide range of activities put on by the local tourism industry, including a spectacular fireworks display.

SSC issues security warning following VNDirect system breach

The State Securities Commission (SSC) issued a security warning late Monday regarding the online securities trading system of VNDirect Securities Company (VNDirect).

Hoi An tops list of world’s cheapest destinations​

The ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam has been selected as the cheapest holiday destination in the world this year, according to the Holiday Money Report conducted by the UK Post Office.

Vietnam News Headlines March 26/2024

Lai Chau Province proposes tunnel construction across Hoang Lien Pass

TripAdvisor readers vote Hanoi as ‘Best Food Destination for 2024’

The city has successfully surpassed several other famous food destinations across the world such as Rome of Italy, Paris of France, and New Delhi of India to win the prize.

Vietnam-proposed resolution on International Day of Play approved

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on March 25 passed a draft resolution proposed by Vietnam and some other countries designating June 11 as International Day of Play.

Former ’Shark Tank’ investor arrested for fraud

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, President of Egroup Education Corporation, famous for his appearance as a judge in the TV show 'Shark Tank Vietnam', was arrested yesterday for allegedly 'Fraudulently appropriating property'.

Vietnam co-sponsors UN’s first AI resolution

Vietnam has co-sponsored the UN’s first resolution on artificial intelligence (AI), which highlights the promotion of safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all.

Heritage train route launched to connect Hue, Da Nang

A train route named “Central Heritage Connection” linking Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue and nearby Da Nang city was put into operation on March 26.

Vietnam, US coordinate in drug fight

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Department on Drug-related Crimes (C04) and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are jointly holding the Int'l Drug Enforcement Conference in the Asia-Pacific in Da Nang on March 26-27.

Runner passes away following participation in marathon

A runner passed away at a hospital in Hoa Binh City on Sunday following participation in the Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM).

MPI and the breakthrough in management thinking

The changes in management thinking, from pre-checking to post-checking, more decentralization, and heightening of businesses’ responsibilities are management methods that help ease the burden on society and businesses.

Poor mountainous province becomes home of VND billionaires

The decision to "awaken the potential on sloping land" has turned Son La from a poor mountainous province into a home to many dong millionaires and billionaires.

Vietnam, US hold first foreign ministerial-level dialogue

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired the first Vietnam-US Dialogue at the foreign ministerial level in Washington DC on March 25 (local time).

National Assembly to pass 10 bills at mid-year session

The National Assembly is expected to pass 10 bills and give opinions on 10 other bills at its coming seventh session in May, according to National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

18 leaders of businesses owing taxes not permitted to exit the country

These business owners are owing hundreds of billions of Vietnamese Dong in taxes, the Tax Department of Binh Phuoc Province said.

Central bank told card issuers to review procedures

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a directive, demanding commercial banks conduct reviews on their procedures in issuing and managing bank cards.