Cong Phuong to return home after failure in Belgium

Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong is expected to return to Vietnam later this month after failing to secure a long-term contract at a Belgian football club.

 

Vietnamese student’s product wins IEEE SEACAS Hackathon 2019

With their technology product the "Magic Spoon", used by elderly people with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease, two Vietnamese students has won the first prize at the IEEE SEACAS Hackathon 2019 held in Malaysia.

Minister assures that there will be no food shortage for Tet

The minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed that there will be enough food during Tet Holiday this year as some people raised concerns about pork shortages.

 

Flower festival lures visitors to Da Lat

The 8th Da Lat Flower Festival 2019 is underway in Da Lat city, with thousands of visitors descending on the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong for the event.

Venues for spending Christmas holiday in Hanoi

Christmas is around the corner with twinkling pine trees and reindeer set up on main streets across Hanoi.

Vietnam's agriculture sector surpasses many goals in 2019

The agricultural sector has surpassed many goals in 2019, it was reported at an online conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Hanoi on December 23.

 

Sea grapes offer sustainable livelihood for islanders

The Research Institute for Marine Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has piloted a model to grow sea grapes on Ly Son Island off Quang Ngai province.

Minister warns firms of pork price hike

If pig farming firms continue to push pork prices up, they will suffer losses and damage as customers are forecast to use alternative meats and imported pork is likely to flood the local market until it dominates the pork market.

Religious freedom in Vietnam has changed a lot

Respecting and ensuring human rights and civil rights, including religious freedom, is a consistent policy of the Party and State of Vietnam.

Military doctor takes pride in UN peacekeeping mission

It was 1am on May 11, and Doctor Lai Ba Thanh at Vietnam’s level-2 field hospital in South Sudan and his colleagues were preparing to perform emergency surgery on a Mongolian soldier.

China’s water diversion plan to northern region raises concerns

China is not a member of the international Mekong River Commission (MRC), but the country must work with Mekong countries to solve the question on water security in accordance with the Lancang – Mekong Cooperation Mechanism, experts say.

Old vehicles in HCMC to be removed to address air pollution

HCMC is mapping out a plan to control vehicle emissions on a trial basis from January 2020, aiming to terminate old transport vehicles to reduce air pollution in the city.

 

Young Vietnamese painter set sales records in US

Xeo Chu, a 12-year-old Vietnamese painter, is setting sales records with his colourful abstract paintings in the US, with some selling for more than 150,000 USD.

Ban on drink driving to take effect early next month

The Law on Preventing and Combating the Harmful Effects of Liquor and Beer will take effect early next month, imposing a blanket ban on drink driving.

 

Quang Hai wins Iconic AFC U23 Goals title

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has won the highest number of votes for the Iconic AFC U23 Goals title launched by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Where to head for New Year's Eve

Many tantalizing options are available for those looking to farewell the old year in style.

 

Will non-stop flights to the US be profitable?

Vietnamese air carriers admit that it is not easy to attract passengers to fly non-stop between Vietnam and the US.

Sleepless beaches awaken night time economy

Boasting a coastline of over 3000km and stunning beaches, Vietnam has the potential to develop its night time economy.

FPT’s akaBot named in top 30 global RPA platforms

AkaBot – a robotic process automation (RPA) solution developed by FPT Software Corporation, has been named in the Top 30 RPA products in the world by the website https://rpahack.com/ of Japan

Becamex Binh Duong FC secure win in Vietnam-Japan U13 football tournament

Host team Becamex Binh Duong FC have successfully lifted the trophy of the Vietnam-Japan U13 international football competition after enjoying a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale in the final of the tournament on December 22.

iPhone 11 price falls after one month in Vietnam

iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max have seen prices decrease by VND500,000 and VND1 million, respectively. The sharpest price reduction, VND1.5 million, has been reported for iPhone 11 Pro.

Ex-minister’s family returns VND21 billion in bribe money

Family of former Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Bac Son has returned VND21 billion (nearly US$903,000), part of the bribes he had received from former AVG chairman Pham Nhat Vu.

 

Human rights are the goal, the driving force for national development

In the process of comprehensive renovation of the country, human rights have been expanded. Human rights are not only a goal but also a driving force for national development.

 

Vietnam secures berth at Vovinam world championships

Vietnam won the throne at the sixth World Vovinam Championships, which took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on December 16-22, with 18 gold, nine silver, and one bronze medals.

Vietnamese, Lao investment ministers talk cooperation

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and Investment of Laos Sonsay Siphandone in Hanoi on December 23.