Storm Podul causes three deaths in Vietnam

Storm Podul, the fourth hitting the East Sea, left three people killed and four others injured as of 3 pm on September 1.

 

Deputy FM attends Tokyo int’l conference on African development

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong attended the seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development in the Japanese prefecture of Yokohama from August 27 – 30.

 

Vietnam’s veggies and fruits can no longer cross the border to enter China

Vietnam’s vegetables and fruits are finding it difficult to enter China, but the country continues to import Chinese products in large quantities.

University lab build brands with internationally published articles

The physics/chemical laboratory of the HCM City University of Natural Resources and the Environment, established in 2011, is the start of many students' research paths.

Chinese brings ships back to Vietnam’s waters

Carl Thayer from the University of New South Wales (Australia) made a comment on the return of the Chinese Haiyang 8 infringing on Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

AAG cable problems lead to more consumer complaints

Whenever problems occur with submarine optical cables, especially the Asia-America Gateway AAG, international internet connections are affected for several days.

Revised Law on Enterprises to add household business regulations

Vietnam has considered adding regulations of household business to the revised Law on Enterprises that is set to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval in October.

PM’s Special Envoy attends Timor Leste’s referendum anniversary

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, who is Special Envoy of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, attended a ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of Timor Leste’s independence referendum on August 30 evening.

Ceremonies held overseas to mark Vietnam’s 74th National Day

Ceremonies have been held by diplomatic agencies of Vietnam in many countries around the world to celebrate the 74th National Day (September 2).

Legal age for children should be adjusted for better protection

Redefining children as those under the age of 18 is key to helping younger people access child protection services before they are legally classed as an adult.

 

Exhibition 'Remembering Uncle Ho' kicks off in Hanoi

A range of artworks featuring President Ho Chi Minh by 39 prominent Vietnamese painters and sculptors are being displayed at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on August 30.

 

HCM City to build more reservoirs to store rainwater, control floods

Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend hundreds of billions of VND on building more than 100 reservoirs to store rainwater and control flooding by 2020 under a flood-control programme.

 

An Binh Island develops environmentally-friendly homestay model

An Binh island off the coast of Quang Ngai province’s Ly Son district is promoting the environmentally-friendly homestay model. Initially, this model has made a hit with holidaymakers.

Global yacht race clipper named “Ha Long Bay – Vietnam”

A participating clipper of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2019-2020 was named “Ha Long Bay – Vietnam” at a ceremony held in London on August 29.

Gong art form of Cor ethnic minority

The gong art form of Cor ethnic minority group in Tra Bong district, Quang Ngai province has been honoured as national intangible cultural heritage.

Vietnam come second at U15 int’l football tournament

Vietnam finished second at the U15 International Football Tournament which closed in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on August 30.

 

My Khe one of the most attractive beaches on planet

With its long sandy beach, and blue, clear water, My Khe in Da Nang city was voted by Forbes magazine as one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet.

VN cosmetics market attracts new investors

Modern Vietnamese who have high income are increasingly shopping online for cosmetics brands.

Experts revive traditional costumes on the screen

Traditional costumes made with sophisticated sewing, embroidering and decorating techniques are more in the public eye than ever as they are featured in more films and television shows.

The craft of casting bronze in Yen Xa commune

Vietnam is the home of the traditional hand-crafted bronze drum, aged 4000 years.

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Vietbuild Hanoi 2019 to open next week

 

Vietnamese student devotes his youth to spreading kindness

Having lived in a humble rental house in Hanoi for several years does not stop student Hoang Quy Binh of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology from thinking big and going big.

 

Runner turns his passion into a livelihood

Nong Van Chuyen, a member of the Tay ethnic minority group, has forged a reputation in the running community for his skill, hard work and creativity, which have allowed him to make running his livelihood.

International music festival to come to HCM City

Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street is set to host an international music festival from December 13-15, according to the Ho Chi Minh City municipal People’s Committee.

 

Making traditional lanterns to gift children in rural areas

Phan Lac Viet Hoa, seven, along with his younger brother and father were keenly sticking coloured cellophane sheets on their star lanterns made out of bamboo.