A draft for the Law on Population has proposed that localities with low birth rates in Vietnam should provide financial support for women having a second child, as well as giving the children tuition exemptions.

Nguyen An Ly became the first Vietnamese translator to receive the National Translation Award in Prose with her translation of the novel Phố Tàu (Chinatown).

Human Act Prize, an annual award honouring organisations and individuals who have made many contributions to the community through prestigious, dedicated and long-term social projects, has announced its 33 finalists.

Former National Assembly deputy Luu Binh Nhuong, 60, was detained on Tuesday for alleged “property appropriation”.

Torrential rain has over the past few days triggered floods in central Vietnam, forcing local residents to move to a higher ground for safety reasons.

The Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design (VFCD) 2023 kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 13, featuring numerous captivating and quality exhibitions, talks, and seminars.

The nation exported more than 7.05 million tonnes of rice worth US$3.95 billion between Jan. – Oct. 2023, up 15.9% in quantity and up 34% in value year on year.

Vietnam is a great place to discover culture, history, superb food, as well as beautiful beaches during a family vacation, Todd Babiak wrote in a recently published article in Canada-based The Globe and Mail travel website.

Vietnam was placed 75th out of 134 countries on the 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), a ranking which assesses the overall competitiveness of countries’ human resources.

Vietnamese sharpshooters have secured nine gold medals at the ongoing 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023 in China’s Taiwan.

The free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has made important contributions to two-way trade between Vietnam and members of the union, representatives from the two sides said at a recent meeting.

State Capital Investment Corporation development strategy approved

November 25 is designated by the United Nations as the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 14 chaired the sixth meeting of the Steering Committee for Administrative Reform via a videoconference linking 63 cities and provinces nationwide.

Tan Hoa in the central province of Quang Binh was officially recognised as the world's Best Tourism Village 2023 by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) at a ceremony held in the locality on November 14.

The Drug-related Crimes Investigation Police Department (Department C04) under the Ministry of Public Security is running a training workshop on drug detoxification and rehabilitation for competent authorities of Cambodia from November 12-17.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a working session with World Bank (WB) Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro in Hanoi on November 14.

After sales grew 13% in September, the car market in Vietnam was stagnant in October even when producers offered discounts and promotions to stimulate demand.

PM Pham Minh Chinh received WB Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro, IFC Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific Riccardo Puliti, and IFC Vice President and Treasurer John Gandolfo in Hanoi yesterday..

The Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO) honoured Ho Chi Minh City with the Digital Government Award during the ASOCIO Digital Summit in Seoul on November 14.

A calligraphy exhibition themed “Net dan thanh” kicked off at the Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on November 14 as part of activities to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 chaired a national teleconference discussing the rapid and sustainable development of Vietnam’s tourism.

Assoc. Prof., Dr. Tran Xuan Bach, a lecturer of the Hanoi Medical University, has won the Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)’s LMIC Health Economics and Outcomes Research Excellence Award.

President Vo Van Thuong arrived at San Francisco, the US, on November 14 morning (local time), starting their participation in the APEC Leaders’ Week and bilateral activities at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

HCMC to relocate 585 houses along canals by 2025