Web series on cai luong performer released on YouTube

A web series on People’s Artist and theatre actress Le Thuy, a star of cai luong (reformed opera), has been released on YouTube to mark the artist’s 40-year career.

Vietnam aims to boost ASEAN consensus as chairman

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung, also head of Vietnam’s ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the country’s ASEAN chairmanship role in 2020.

Sturdy regulations to aid air transport funding prospects

After several hopeful years, new legal improvements on air carriages and airport enterprises will take effect from early next year. 

2020 calendar filled with photos of Vietnam’s sea and islands

Thanks to its unique highlights, the New Year calendar has become an indispensable cultural publication for every family, providing meaningful messages about a new year, their home and country.

US army veteran returns a fallen soldier's belongings

On August 4, 1970, John Shoemaker, along with his army unit, returned to the site of Kham Duc Township in Quang Nam Province, 8km to the Laos border.

Vietnam's forest management sector to improve forest protection

It is forecast that climate change will increase the risk of forest fires next year, therefore concerned organisations should be vigilant and prepare for fire prevention and control.

Improving people's health is the top priority task

The issue of "comprehensive human development" in the documents of the XII Party Congress was identified by the Party as one of the general tasks of national development in 2016-2020.

English textbooks not yet approved by Education Ministry, why?

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has published 32 textbooks for eight subjects and experience activities, but these do not include textbooks for English.

Startups catching the eye

Vietnam's emerging startup scene is proving to be a case of right place, right time for local and international venture capital funds.

VN financial sector embraces digital era: conference

 Many banks and finance companies have proactively adopted technologies to provide digital financial services, Nguyen Hoang Minh, a senior central bank official said.

 

Cyclos to be banned in Hanoi

Three-wheeled vehicles may soon be banned in Hà Nội. The Hanoi People’s Committee announced in a recent statement that the new rule would increase road safety and support efforts to improve air quality in the capital.

Vietnam's Hoang Thuy shines whilst representing the nation at Miss Universe 2019

Hoang Thuy, Vietnam’s entrant at Miss Universe 2019, has received plenty of compliments from international friends for her fashionable appearance and friendly demeanor as she takes part in the ongoing pageant in the US.

Vietnamese shipping industry adequate to meet rising demand: Vinalines

Vietnam’s ports and shipping industry is more than sufficient to meet the country’s demand in import-export activities.

Vietnamese singer Hoang Thuy Linh wins Mnet Asian Music Awards

Popular singer Hoang Thuy Linh been named Best Asian Artist Vietnam at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2019.

Fulfilling the potential of the risky condotel market

In light of the Cocobay Danang situation, Mauro Gasparotti, director of Savills Hotels APAC, writes on his expectations of the condotel market in Vietnam, and what solutions could be found to ease the situation.

VN's top player Ly Hoang Nam wins historic SEA Games tennis gold

Ly Hoang Nam won an historic tennis gold medal for Vietnam at the SEA Games on Friday morning in the Philippines.

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Tra fish exports to Russia slump

 

Epizode warm-up party in HCM City

With just three weeks to go until Southeast Asia’s top dance music festival, HCM City is getting a sneak peak at the action.

Second mobile network operator in Vietnam pilots 5G technology

Following the footstep of other leading mobile network providers in Vietnam, MobiFone has been piloting the 5G technology in major cities of the country, contributing to the impressive national IT development.

Germany supports early ratification of EVFTA, EVIPA

Germany backs the promotion of Vietnam-EU relations as well as the early ratification of the EVFTA and the EVIPA has said State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office Andreas Michaelis.

Car accident in Gia Lai leaves three dead, three others injured

A collision between a van and a pickup truck in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has killed three people and severely injured three others.

Drug smugglers turning to sea transportation

Maritime smuggling is becoming more common among heroin traffickers according to an expert.

VN exporters can only take advantage of CPTPP with preparation

Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Chile are countries that Viet Nam has bilateral or multilateral FTAs with.

Frost blankets Mount Fansipan

Mount Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai has been covered by frost, creating a picturesque scene for Sapa.

Vietnam's Thuy Linh leads online vote in Miss World 2019 poll

Luong Thuy Linh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss World 2019, has surprisingly beat off competition from 100 rivals contestants to top Miss World’s online vote following a strong performance in the Head to Head Challenge segment.