Veteran sculptor still working at 80

The exhibition Tu Cam (Self Feeling) by celebrated artist Pham Van Hang features 60 sculptures and paintings.

Thu Duc City Book Street to open next week

Thu Duc City Book Street will be put into operation on December 22 to offer an outdoor area for community activities in Thu Duc City of HCMC.

Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan develop marine tourism, adventure sports

Besides the advantages of beautiful beaches, islands and bays, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan have favorable weather and terrain to develop marine  and adventure sports.

Conquering the majestic Ta Xua Peak

Around seven kilometers from Tram Tau District in Yen Bai Province, Ta Xua Peak beckons adventurers with its rugged trekking routes, daunting cliffs, and an altitude surpassing 2,850 meters above sea level.

Hanoi on way to ‘Creative City’

Duong Lam, a tranquil village 45km out on the western suburbs of Hanoi is considered a live museum of northern ancient houses, several hundreds of years old.

France funds EUR700,000 for Long Bien Bridge renovation study

France has decided to give Hanoi non-refundable aid of EUR700,000 to help renovate the iconic Long Bien Bridge on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Franco-Vietnamese diplomatic ties.

Lai Ly Huynh proves Vietnam's world xiangqi power

Lai Ly Huynh has pocketed medals from the national championship, SEA Games, Asian Games, and world tournaments. These outstanding achievements have made him the ’treasure of the nation’ in the chess field.

Famed Dutch singer shines in Vietnamese designer’s outfit

Famous Dutch singer Emma Heesters has selected a Vietnamese design for her performance at Muziekfeest van het Jaar musical festival watched by more than 17,000 people

Miss Earth 2023 contestants show off charming beauty in National Costume

As many as 90 contestants from across the globe gave impressive performances in their national costumes the Miss Earth 2023 semi-finals in the Central Highland resort of Da Lat on December 16 evening.

Google honours World Natural Heritage site Ha Long Bay

The Vietnamese homepage of tech giant Google changed its Doodle on December 17, celebrating Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Politburo’s resolution boosts development in Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta is to become a region of comprehensive development, modern and uniform infrastructure system, and dynamic economic growth under the Poliburo’s resolution on the region’s socioeconomic development to 2045.

Southern localities gear up for year-end tourism season

With diverse resources for tourism development, localities in the southern region are planning a wide range of cultural, sport and trade promotion activities associated with tourism.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia pledge to boost solidarity in ensuring security

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao and Cambodian counterparts Sonexay Siphandone and Hun Manet on December 17 agreed to continue enhancing the three countries’ solidarity.

PM meets with countries’ leaders on sidelines of ASEAN-Japan Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with leaders of Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Malaysia on December 17 in the framework of the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN – Japan Friendship and Cooperation.

PM calls for stronger ASEAN-Japan cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ASEAN and Japan to strengthen cooperation amidst the global headwinds with various unprecedented challenges.

Classical concert plays melodies that warm the hearts

A highly anticipated music event at the beginning of every new year, Le Chauffage (Warming Up) Concert, will be held at the Hanoi Opera House on January 13.

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Enterprises access ASEAN market information via new portals

Water lily flowers blossom in Plain of Reeds

Water lilies often bloom in early December with vibrant colours of pink, wild purple and pure white.

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Free transport arranged for disadvantaged workers to go home for Tet celebration

Hanoi lights up for festive Christmas holiday

Christmas is only days away, and it seems every corner of the capital city is brightened up with colourful lights. Thousands of visitors and Hanoians are attracted downtown every day to admire the sparkling seasonal decorations.

The First Lady of South Korea's ao dai: part of cultural diplomacy

2023 is a special year as it marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with a number of countries, and cultural events have been held to celebrate the milestone.

Vietnamese textile-garment sector logs record number of export markets

Vietnam's textile and garment products have been exported to 104 countries and territories this year – a record number, said Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vu Duc Giang.

FPT sets up automotive software firm in US

FPT on December 14 announced the establishment of FPT Automotive specializing in  automotive software, with headquarters in Texas, the US, in the plan to enter the automobile software market worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

Localities join in efforts to fight plastics pollution

Ten localities in Vietnam are taking actions to fight plastic pollution under Plastic Smart Cities (PSC), an initiative put forward by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Enlightening Hanoi's night economy

Night art tours have drawn much attention, like performances in Hà Nội Chèo (Traditional Opera) Theatre, Hà Nội Cải Lương (Reformed Opera) Theatre and Thăng Long Water Puppetry Theatre.