Tich Thien Duong, a 200-year-old house in Da Nang

The 200-year-old Tich Thien Duong is the only remaining ancient house left in Da Nang city, in which traditional Vietnamese ancient architecture is still kept intact.

 

Temporary suspension of import and re-export of plywood to US

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to suspend the import of plywood products to Vietnam for re-export to the US to prevent commercial fraud on goods' origin and illegal transshipment.

Association to protect cinema and television works set up

The Cinema and Television Works Copyright Protecting Association was established on Tuesday in Hanoi.

HCM City cracks down on health insurance fraud

HCM City agencies are increasing inspections of healthcare facilities that abuse the health insurance fund by prescribing needless tests and overcharging.

Centre for toxic chemicals and environmental treatment established

A ceremony to announce the establishment of the National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET) was held yesterday in Hanoi.

Hanoi concert celebrates South Korea in ASEAN

The South Korea in ASEAN Festival will treat audiences to a show of traditional and modern art at Au Co Theatre on November 15.

Korean Cultural Day to be held in Hoi An

Korean dance troupe, Byeongin Lee Seungju, and bands J-Morning, M.M Crew and singer Jingju will perform at the Korea Cultural Day event – an annual culture exchange event between Korea and Quang Nam – in the ancient city on November 16-17.

Hanoi: Pool be treated with Japanese nano-bioreactor technology

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has assigned the city’s Construction Department to treat a pool of standing water with nano-bioreactor technology.

Vietnam expects the switch in education workforce

Vietnamese teachers currently spend too much time on administrative tasks instead of focusing on teaching which restrains the country’s education sector from unleashing its potential. 

Vietnamese farmers adapt to climate change

Intercropping and advanced farming techniques used in the Central Highlands provinces are helping farmers adapt to the effects of climate change, including unusually heavy rains, whirlwinds and prolonged droughts.

Valuable birds migrate to Bac Lieu

More and more rare birds have flocked to the Bac Lieu Bird Garden, according to the garden’s management board.

Speculators told to be wary of ‘exchange rate game’ as US dollar supply is plentiful

The international and domestic forex markets have seen many unexpected movements recently.

Hoang Thuy to pick from three national costumes ahead of Miss Universe 2019

Hoang Thuy, Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2019, is currently working with a panel of judges to consider which of the three national costume entries she will wear during the upcoming beauty pageant.

Old man spends whole life protecting storks

Every afternoon when the sun is about to set, Pham Van Cua and his grandchildren are excited waiting for flocks of white storks to come and rest on their hill.

Vietnamese food: Young sticky rice flakes

There’s been a drop in temperature the past few days, and that means autumn is here. But did you know this is also the time of desserts made from rice?

Real estate in HCM City CBD: Optimism for the long-term

Despite a small supply of new projects at rather high prices, both investors and experts are optimistic about the prospects of this market – with good reason.

Schedule released for football events at SEA Games 30

According to the scheduling for the football events at the SEA Games 30, both the Vietnamese men’s and women’s teams will take on Thailand at the Binan Football Stadium in Laguna, the Philippines.

 

Pianist raises environmental awareness

Pianist Pho An My will perform on November 24 at Hanoi Opera House. The recital entitled Tỉnh (Awake) features works by composer Dang Tue Nguyen. My talks about the upcoming concert.

Hung Yen village offers peaceful weekend getaway

Lying just 30 kilometres east of Hanoi, Nom Village in Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province retains its image as a traditional village typical of the Red River Delta region.

Ministry acts to ensure adequate pork supply in Vietnam

The Ministry of Industry and Trade over the past few months has proposed solutions to the prime minister to stabilize the local market in the lead up to the upcoming Tet holiday early next year.

HCM City’s metro project costs cut by US$146.5 million

HCMC has cut unnecessary costs to lower the investment capital for its first metro line by VND3.4 trillion (US$146.5 million) to VND43.6 trillion.

 

Two Laotian men caught with 100,000 pills of synthetic drugs

Border guards operating in Dien Bien province have co-operated with their counterparts in Laos to successfully arrest two Laotian traffickers as they were in the process of transporting a large quantity of drugs into Vietnam.

VN banks lower savings rates but base rate could still be high

Several local banks have reduced their interest rates in recent days, going against the banking sector’s general year-end trend of increasing rates to boost earnings.

 

Artist Truong Tan holds first solo exhibition in 10 years

Acclaimed artist Truong Tan will hold his first solo exhibition in 10 years at Galerie Quynh in District 1, HCMC from November 15, 2019 to January 4, 2020.

 

Artworks by Asian artists showcased in Hanoi

Hanoi has introduced 81 works by 19 artists from Asia is being displayed at the Fine Artworks of Representative Asian Artists exhibition in Hanoi.