Hanoi to conduct zoning to reduce traffic congestion

Hanoi is mulling two different options to restrict the use of motorbikes in the city before the 2030 ban.

 

Vietnamese families concerned after 39 dead bodies discovered in the UK

Seven Vietnamese families have contacted a charity in Vietnam via a friend, concerned their loved ones may have been on board a lorry discovered in the UK with dead bodies inside.

NA debates granting State Audit access to businesses and organisations' electronic data

Auditor General Ho Duc Pho told National Assembly (NA) deputies “not to worry not too much” about leakages when electronic data of the audited organisations and individuals become readily accessible by the State Audit of Vietnam.

5G subscriptions in Vietnam likely to hit 6.3 million by 2025

The number of 5G subscribers in Vietnam could hit 6.3 million by 2025, according to technology conglomerate Cisco Vietnam.

East Sea issue must be settled based on int’l regulations: experts

Experts reiterated the significance of respecting international regulations in settling disputes in the East Sea at a recent conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Cybersecurity emergency response centre to be operational next month

The Vietnam Cybersecurity Emergency Response Teams/Coordination Centre (VNCERT/CC) will be put into official operation from November 1 under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Meet the woman running from Hanoi to HCM City for charity

Every year, hordes of backpackers and expats alike drive motorbikes from Hanoi to HCM City or vice versa for a unique adventure and to experience the wonderful sights Vietnam has to offer.

Non-communicable diseases - top cause of death in Vietnam

Non-communicable diseases are the top cause of death in Vietnam, according to Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Truong Son.

Vietnamese universities named in Best Global Universities Rankings for first time

For the first time ever, two Vietnamese higher education institutions have been named in the 2020 Best Global Universities Rankings released recently by the US News & World Report.

Domain name “.vn” tops ASEAN in usage

About 486,000 internet addresses had been registered with Vietnam’s top-level domain (TLD) “.vn” as of September 30, which tops all other ASEAN domains and is among Asia-Pacific’s top ten in terms of usage.

Asian artists dance together in Hanoi

Asian dancers will perform together at the show Dance Dance Asia — Crossing the Movements 2019 at the Vietnam Youth Theatre in Hanoi.

Will Uniqlo earn big money in Vietnam like H&M and Zara?

Uniqlo considers Vietnam a key market which will help it access the Southeast Asian market. However, the strong development of Zara, H&M, Elise and Hnoss will challenge the global Japanese brand.

Emily Chi and her mission to bring the best products of VN to the world

Emily Chi and her employees are on the road to make ECJ a Vietnam’s leading importing and exporting company.

 

Cai luong masterpiece to be performed in Hanoi

The tragic love story of Lan and Diep in a famous cai luong (reformed theatre) piece will be performed in Hanoi on November 23.

Vietnam seeks solution to restructure university system

Many weak higher education establishments exist in Vietnam, but it is impossible to dissolve and restructure them overnight.

Solving the problem of drink driving needs stronger effort

The Law on Preventing Alcohol’s Harmful Effect will take effect at the beginning of next year. This is considered one of the country's strongest attempts to control the negative effects of alcohol abuse.

Online publishing the way forward for Vietnamese writers

As smartphones have become indispensable for many Vietnamese people, online publishing has been growing as a trend.

A happy traffic story

Traffic in Vietnam often feels like every man for himself, but there are some kind souls on the roads.

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Ha Long Bay proposes service fee increase

 

Five charged in Ha Giang school exam scandal

Ha Giang Province People’s Court sentenced five people for allegedly cheating on the 2018 national high school exams at a first instance trial on Friday.

Why foreign investors are flocking to Vietnam

Whichever way you look at them, Vietnam’s Key Performance Indicators tell a compelling investment story.

Vietnam reaches semi-finals with a 4-2 victory over Malaysia in AFF Futsal tourney

Vietnam got a 4-2 victory over Malaysia in the last group stage match of the HDBank AFF Futsal Championship Southeast Asia on Wednesday, at Phu Tho Stadium in HCM City.

Vietnam's exports to US soar, but risks exist

With a growth rate of 34 percent, or $10.9 billion, Vietnam has jumped from 12th to 7th among the leading suppliers to the US market.

Experts suggest building solar power plants on reservoirs

Some experts have proposed developing solar power projects on hydropower reservoirs to take full advantage of water surfaces, reported the Sai Gon Giai Phong Online website.