Rapper Suboi appears on Vogue Japan fashion magazine

Vietnamese rapper Suboi has become the first Vietnamese artist to be featured on Vogue Japan fashion magazine.

The Le Chan festival – a bridge to the past

A festival is held annually in the northern port city of Hai Phong on the 8th day of the second lunar month in memory of female general Le Chan, who is credited with having founded the city nearly 2000 years ago.

Vietnamese-American musician releases new album

“Đi Trong Cuộc Đời” (Passing Through Life), a music album featuring latest songs written by Vietnamese-American musician Vu Thanh An, 76, has been released in HCM City.

Vietnamese comedian dies during US tour

A famous Vietnamese comedian has died on a tour in the US, according to some artists.

Parents play most important role in treating autistic children

Nguyen Thi Hang, a mother in Hanoi, struggled alone with her son for five years as he battled autism.

High school kids a menace on roads: study

Vietnam’s roads are slowly getting safer, but not for kids, according to experts.

Billions of dollars needed to clear all bombs, mines left from wars

Vietnam wants to tackle the consequences left over from years of war in the next few decades, a Government official said on Tuesday.

Locals ignore Soc Son demand to dismantle illegal constructions

Owners of 18 illegal constructions in Hanoi’s outlying district of Soc Son have ignored local authority requests to dismantle their buildings.

Vaccine reactions raise concerns

After Tet Holiday, medical facilities offering vaccination services in the central city of Da Nang have received a huge influx of parents and infants, worrying about severe complications from the ComBE Five vaccine

Lang Son: seized high-tech items handed over to Chinese customs

The Lang Son border guard has handed over confiscated objects, allegedly related to high-tech criminal activity, to the agency in charge of border entry and exit examination of Guangxi, China.

International cooperation sought to increase traffic safety in Vietnam

A so-called Network of Excellence on research to increase traffic safety in Vietnam with the participation of international universities and organisations was launched at a workshop

Vietnam recorded positive economic achievements in Q1

In the first quarter of 2019, Vietnam recorded positive economic achievements despite a range of difficulties both in and outside the country,

NA Chairwoman meets Toulouse Mayor

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Mayor of Toulouse city Jean-Luc Moudenc on April 2 (local time) on the occasion of her official visit to France.

NA leader meets French PM in Paris

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on April 2 as part of her ongoing visit to France.

German conductor Jonas Alber returns to Hanoi

At the invitation of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO), German conductor Jonas Alber will be back in Hanoi to lead the VNSO’s “Beethoven Cycle” concert Vol. 119 on April 18.

Hoi An shines in Tripfuser’s list favourite travel experiences of 2019

 Joining Vietnam’s fishermen on a basket boat ride in Hoi An has been named among the 10 most favourite travel experiences of 2019, according to a list released by Tripfuser, a marketplace for private tailored travel.

Vietnam’s economy forecast to grow at 6.8% in 2019 amid weakening global outlook: ADB

With growth in the global economy and world trade projected to slow, ADB forecasts that Vietnam’s economic growth will moderate but remain strong at 6.8% this year and 6.7% in 2020, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Vingroup and its VND-trillion M&A transactions

 Besides M&A deals in the real estate sector, Vingroup also acquired potential companies in retail, pharmaceuticals, technology, and automobile production.  

Shopee begins charging commission

 On April 1 Shopee officially started charging commission from its vendors. Shopee Vietnam’s managing director Tran Tuan Anh stated that the proceeds from this charge will be used to upgrade the e-commerce platform and services.

Ride-hailing and delivery companies lose ground to Grab

 CEO and senior leaders of Indonesian ride-hailing service Go-Viet and Vietnamese delivery startup Ahamove have just resigned as the companies are floundering in the face of fierce competition with Grab. 

Users concerned about e-wallet security

VietNamNet Bridge - The simple procedures required for remittance and payment transactions have sparked doubt about the security of e-wallets.


High school kids a menace on roads: study

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s roads are slowly getting safer, but not for kids, according to experts.  

New rice ceremony of the La Ha

 The La Ha ethnic minority lives in Vietnam’s northwestern region where they farm and perform some unique customs and rituals, including a ceremony of new rice worshipping to remind the younger generation to appreciate rice.

Nhon-Hanoi Station metro route expected for operation by 2022

Almost half of the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro project has been completed, with the line expected to become operational in 2020, five years behind schedule.

UXO kills more than 40,000 people in Vietnam

Since 1975, bombs and mines left from the war in Vietnam killed more than 40,000 people and injured 60,000 others, mainly those of working-age and children.