Exploring U Minh Thuong National Park

U Minh Thuong National Park in Kien Giang Province still has its own unique beauty and is home to thousands of animals.

Poor air quality in northern Vietnam

Independent air quality tracker AirVisual reported a higher index in some areas in Hanoi at 198 early on Monday.

HCM City transport department to ensure traffic safety during year-end festive period

The HCM City Department of Transport is making plans to streamline traffic and ensure safety during the festive season in late 2019 and early 2020.

VN woodwork exports face new regulation on customs inspection

The new regulation on certificate of origin (C/O) makes it more for Vietnam to obtain $11 billion in woodwork exports this year as planned.

High school student devotes to charity works

A high school student in Gia Lai Province has set up 15 charity projects to help students from low-income families.

Lai Chau preserves ancient Shan Tuyet tea tree

Shan Tuyet tea is a famous specialty of Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province. Dao ethnic people in Mo Si San commune are now learning how to take care of the ancient tea trees.

Flowers on set for lunar new year holiday

Farmers in Da Nang city are busy preparing flowers for the upcoming Tet (or Lunar New Year) holiday, which is slated for January 24 to 30.

Ha Nhi group celebrates traditional new year

The 11th lunar month is when the Ha Nhi minority group celebrate their traditional new year, known as Khu Su Cha. This is the time for people to relax, entertain, reunite and send best wishes for the new year.

Vietnam launches public service portal

The National Public Service Portal, which made its debut this afternoon, December 9, is expected to help save more than VND4.22 trillion (US$182 million) per year for the economy, taking the country forward in its goal to digitalize public services.

Exhibition displays gouache paintings by Luong Van Tien

Around 30 gouache paintings on paper by Hai Duong based painter Luong Van Tien, a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, are being displayed at an exhibition opened in Hanoi on December 7.

Exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci opens Hanoi Railway Station

The Italian Embassy in Hanoi has opened an exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci, as part of activities to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci (1519-2019), at the Hanoi Railw.

Coach Park sets determination to win first SEA Games gold medal with Vietnam U22s

Coach Park Hang-seo has affirmed that he and the Vietnam U22 team are at their peak determination to beat Indonesia U22s to win the men's football gold medal of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

Vietnamese athletes win 70 gold medals during ongoing SEA Games 30

The delegation of Vietnamese athletes at the 30th Southeast Asian Games secured an additional four gold medals on December 9, the ninth day of competition, to increase the team’s total number of gold medals to 70.

Ninh Thuan plays host to international kite surfing festival

Ninh Chu beach in Phan Rang – Thap Cham City in the southern province of Ninh Thuan recently played host to the 2019 International Kite Surfing Festival, with hundreds of domestic and foreign participants coming out to enjoy the occasion.

Two killed, dozens injured in Long An traffic accident

Two people have died and 11 others were injured after a bus carrying workers overturned in the southern province of Long An on Monday morning.

US former first lady visits Vietnam to promote education among adolescent girls

US former first lady Michelle Obama started a visit to Vietnam where she met with local education organisations to help adolescent girls reach their full potential.

 

Vietnamese aerobic gymnasts take three golds at SEA Games

Vietnamese aerobic gymnasts won three gold medals on the ninth day of the ongoing SEA Games in the Philippines yesterday.

 

Southeast Asia’s GDP growth to remain at 4.5 percent in 2020

Economic growth across Southeast Asia will slow to 4.5 per cent in 2019 and remain unchanged in 2020, amidst high risks of a re-escalation in trade tensions.

Vietnam sees no improvement in reducing child abuse

Child sexual abuse in Vietnam has witnessed an alarming increase with culprits in most cases being acquaintances or even parents.

Finance ministry proposes cutting import taxes on chicken, pork

The Ministry of Finance has recently sent Dispatch No.14813/BTC-CST to competent ministries and sectors, suggesting cutting import on chicken and pork products.

A legal framework for water supply essential in Vietnam

Tighter regulations are needed to ensure good quality water is sourced for years to come.

 

Poor logistics system hindering Vietnam agricultural products’ trade

Despite being considered as the driving force of Vietnam’s economic growth, agriculture has been held back by an incomplete logistics system which fails to ensure quality and connect farms with markets. 

Infrastructure developers await law on PPP

The National Assembly is working on an investment law on public-private partnerships (PPP) which investors hope will settle legal conflicts.

HCM City could become fintech hub: experts

HCM City, the country’s commercial hub, has the potential to become a fintech hotspot of the country and region, according to experts.

How do enterprises perform after they are bought by Thai firms?

Thai groups have invested in many business fields in Vietnam, from goods production to retail.