Kh’Leang pagoda, a national architectural heritage in Soc Trang

Kh’Leang pagoda, in Ton Duc Thang street, Soc Trang city, is one of the oldest Khmer pagodas in the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam names 23 players for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals

Coach Mai Duc Chung and his assistants have agreed on the list of 23 players who will depart for New Zealand to compete in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Index of industrial production up 0.44% in six months

The index of industrial production (IIP) in the first half of 2023 grew by only 0.44% compared to the same period last year due to decreasing orders, falling demand and rising input costs, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam remains biggest rice provider of Philippines

Vietnam remained the biggest rice provider of the Philippines in the first five months of this year with turnover of 772.4 USD million, surging 31.1% year-on-year.

Central bank asks credit institutions to reduce interest rates

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has sent a document to credit institutions and branches of foreign banks and SBV in provinces and centrally-run cities regarding the reduction of interest rates.

EU provides 142 million euro aid to Vietnam for sustainable energy transition

The European Union (EU) delegation in Vietnam will provide a grant of 142 million euro to support the country’s sustainable energy transition and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Smoothing FDI flow to Mekong Delta

Streamlining FDI approval process is a crucial step in driving the development of the Mekong Delta, a vital economic region in southern Vietnam with untapped potential. However, what is impeding FDI inflows into the region?

Lost in the charm of lotus blooms in Hanoi

The lotus evokes memories of a peaceful and serene childhood, keeping alive sweet memories in the heart of every Vietnamese. June is lotus season, get it while you still can.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 2/2023

Vietnam, Australia seek to reduce carbon emission

SBV prohibits loans for deposit, gold purchase, and refinancing

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a new circular banning commercial banks from providing loans for the purpose of depositing money at other banks, buying gold, or refinancing existing debts.

Green logistics remains challenging for Vietnam

Though green logistics is currently a global trend and will become a requirement of the international food industry supply chain, Viet Nam currently...

Car licence plate auction to start in mid-August: public security ministry

The first auction for car licence plates is scheduled to take place from August 15 to 20, according to the Ministry of Public Security in their press meeting.

Three individuals involved in literature question leak

Three individuals have been identified for their involvement in the leak of the Literature questions on the first day of the high school graduation exam on June 28.

Top DJs to perform at EDM party in Da Nang

Top DJs and producers from around the world and VN including Jordan Suckley, Ardelinze, Tommy Trash (Thomas Olsen), Kevin Krissen, Vinjaz, Acigode, Tillb Au, Dupli.K, and MC Zeno will join the Danang Electronic Carnival (DEC) on July 7.

Discovering wind farms in Bac Lieu Province

Vietnam's first wind power project in Bac Lieu Province has become a popular tourist site.

Foreign media suggests trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam

Experiencing the hustle and bustle of Thailand’s Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam, then witnessing the Khmer culture and history with a trip to Siem Reap of Cambodia, is a good suggestion for an action-packed trip to the region.

Three local destinations among six coolest towns along Mekong river

Cai Be, Sa Dec, and Tan Chau of Vietnam have been listed among the six of the coolest towns found along the Mekong river, as compiled by Australian travel newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald.

Green consumption trend reshapes retail market

Many domestic enterprises are renewing their business methods to catch up with the green consumption trend.

Cai Rang Floating Market at risk of sinking into oblivion

Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has become increasingly deserted.

Billions of US dollars from RoK expected to head to Vietnam

Large Korean corporations are still looking to Vietnam and consider the country the number one investment destination, said Hoang.

Vietnam promotes development of eco-industrial parks

Vietnam aims to become a developed country by 2045 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. It is considered an ambitious goal but also a challenge for a developing country like Vietnam.

Collector protects his treasured collection by living with no air conditioner

Nguyen Minh Duc, 62, from HCM City, is the owner of half a million lottery tickets. He treats his tickets as if they are a treasure, and to protect them, he has been living without an air conditioner for the last half of his life.

Saigon man makes clay models of Vietnamese meals

After his first model of dish was posted on social network, Duc received many positive comments. Viewers thought it was a real dish and often commented "I am so hungry!"

The man who brought Vietnamese ceramic paintings to the world

Artist Mai Nhon has contributed to promoting Vietnamese ceramics to the world as many of his Mosaic ceramic paintings have been chosen by the Government as gifts to leaders of countries and territories in the APEC economy.