Vuon Chuoi reveals life in Hanoi thousands of years ago

A year and a half after Việt Nam News called on authorities to stop a construction project to protect the first and most important heritage site of civilisation in Hanoi, the latest archaeological findings make it

Legal framework lags behind e-commerce development in Vietnam

E-commerce development is improving, but state management in this field is facing many difficulties because the legal framework cannot cover all e-commerce activities.

Vietnam’s trade gap with China elevated due to US-China trade war

The escalating US-China trade war has made Vietnam’s trade gap with China widen to 29.5 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2019, up 47.9 percent from the same time last year, according to insiders.

IFC, ADB pledge to continue support for Vietnam

The IFC and the ADB pledged to provide further support for Vietnam while meeting with Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh in Hanoi on November 7.

Foreign Ministry: Vietnam ready for ASEAN Year 2020

Vietnam has been ready with organizational apparatus, personnel and projects and overall action plan for ASEAN Year 2020, said deputy spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Ngo Toan Thang at a regular press conference in Hanoi on November 7.

Park Hang-seo to coach Vietnam until 2022

Park Hang-seo has extended his contract to coach Vietnam’s national and U23 football teams until 2022.

Vietnam sees chance for IUU yellow card to be rescinded

An inspection team from the EC has paid a working visit in Ho Chi Minh City and Kien Giang to conduct a second review of Vietnam's implementation of recommendations regarding IUU fishing.

Private library spreads love for reading

There are many youngsters who have joined hands to spread a love for reading with some creative ideas. D Free Book library is an example.

Industry and Trade Minister warns of power shortage

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has admitted challenges facing the energy sector which would continue resulting in the country’s power shortage.

 

Foreign Ministry objects to Freedom House’s report on internet freedom in Vietnam

The Vietnamese State always promotes the development of the internet to boost national construction and development as well as social demand for information exchange, study and employment.

 

Hanoi tops PM2.5 index, while Hue ranks lowest

Hanoi had the highest PM2.5 air pollution index in October, while the central city of Hue was ranked the lowest in the list.

 

Vietnamese visitors have visas cancelled for failing to declare pork products at Australian airports

Two visitors from Vietnam have been refused entry to Australia after breaching Australia’s biosecurity requirements, according to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.

 

Talk on art and history of VN’s National Emblem

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) and the State Records & Archives Department of Vietnam Centre III will host a talk on November 14 about the national emblem of Vietnam.

Public Security Ministry: 39 dead victims in Essex lorry are Vietnamese

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and UK police announced on November 7 that all 39 victims found dead in a container truck in Essex, the northeast of London, UK on October 23, are Vietnamese.

 

Vingroup vows to manufacture 5G telecom equipment

Vinsmart, a subsidiary of Vingroup, a conglomerate owned by the first Vietnamese dollar billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has unexpectedly stated it will manufacture 5G equipment and will try the first products by August 2020.

Pieu scarf in Thai ethnic people’ life

The Thai ethnic’s Pieu scarf embodies social and spiritual values.

Hanoi People's Committee stops using single-use plastics

The capital city has asked all of its organisations and agencies to refrain from using plastic bags and single-use plastics starting from this month, a city environment official said on Tuesday.

Cross-border developments advance logistics

Vietnamese logistics is taking flight with new movements among international investors. 

International artists gather to make art space inspired by nature

Japanese sculptor Mukai Katsumi never knew Vietnamese nature could bring him endless inspiration until he participated in an annual art residence project in the northern province of Vinh Phuc.

Will Vietnam's Mekong Delta be under water by 2050?

Some Vietnamese scientists believe the finding that Vietnam’s Mekong Delta will be under water by 2050 is reliable, and that Vietnam needs to be more active in implementing measures to delay subsidence and fight floods.

Bancassurance on the up in Vietnam

Vietnam’s financial institutions are enjoying a rise in bancassurance activities, which promise strong growth amid the diminishing bank segment with regulator-driven bank consolidation.

Can Tho prepares to host Hungarian Cultural Days

Working in co-ordination with the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee, the embassy of Hungary in Vietnam is currently organising a series of Hungarian Cultural Days in the city between November 14 and 17.

Reducing investment in coal-fired power plants recommended to save Vietnam's environment

LNG could replace coal in the power sector at a higher cost but would cause less pollution.

 

Da Nang: Expat community exchanges art love with locals

An exhibition and exchange of arts have been held at Da Nang's Fine Arts Museum, displaying a collection of 55 paintings from foreign artists living in the central city and local painters.

Vietnamese student in UK establishes super express delivery service

In 2018, Vietnamese student Tommy Nguyen decided to study abroad in a prestigious school in the UK.