Festival dedicated to Vietnamese craft villages

During the festival, artisans and craftsmen from these villages will also demonstrate how they create delicate embroidery pieces, weave silk, make conical hats, pottery objects or copper bas-relief.

UK-VN collaborating film highlights foreign viewpoints about VN’s motorbikes

Dust and Metal depicts Johnson’s journey to explore the developing history and freedom in Việt Nam through the lens of the country’s ubiquitous mode of transport: the motorbike.

Mekong Connect Forum to run in HCM City in mid-November

The Mekong Connect 2023 Forum will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15 and 16, highlighting the connection of supply and value chains between the city and 13 Mekong Delta localities towards a green and sustainable economy.

HCM City Police guides people how to protect personal information

To deal with the fact that personal information being leaked and traded, Ho Chi Minh City Police have advised people to take measures to protect themselves.

Vietnam calls for immediate ceasefire amid escalating tensions in Middle East

Vietnam strongly condemns violent attacks against civilians, humanitarian workers, journalists and essential infrastructure.

Vietnam wins two first golds at Southeast Asian shooting tournament

Local marksmen took home two gold medals on the first competition day of the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2023 on November 8, with the event currently underway in Chinese Taipei.

Vietnam wins gold at Asian karate championships

Vietnam secured a gold medal at the 21st Asian Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championship 2023 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

National University among 22% of Asia's leading higher education institutions

The Vietnam National University - Hanoi (VNU) has been ranked 187th in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2024 (QS AUR 2024), according to the VNU.

Foreign ministry urges Vietnamese citizens to leave Israel, Myanmar immediately

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has continued to urge Vietnamese citizens in Israel to leave the country in the face of recent complex developments in the Middle East.

Germany signs agreement on ODA for Vietnam in 2024-2025 period

Vietnam and Germany have signed an agreement on official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam in the 2024-2025 period.

The most famous silver carving artisan in Dong Van stone plateau

At the age of 72, Mr. Mua Se Sinh, a famous silver engraving artist in Dong Van stone plateau (Ha Giang province), is teaching his descendants the craft of making jewelry that has been passed down from father to son for many generations.

NA sets target of 6.5% GDP growth in 2024

With 90.49% of approval votes, the National Assembly (NA) on November 9 adopted a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2024, which sets a target of 6.0 - 6.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for the year.

5th ARF Workshop on Implementing UNCLOS opens in Hanoi

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the embassies of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the EU to organise the 5th ASEAN Regional Forum Workshop on Implementing UNCLOS and other International Instruments.

Should Vietnam’s universities pursue positions in university rankings?

The first Hanoi Forum on the Pedagogical and Educational Sciences organized in late October discussed university rankings and gave recommendations to help universities upgrade their rankings.

Japanese firms come to VN to hire Vietnamese engineers

Japanese technology firms have visited Vietnam to recruit Vietnamese engineers to work at their factories in Japan.

Traditional festivals in Hanoi's metropolitan are revived

Many festivals in Hanoi have their own characteristics that must be preserved and restored.

Foreign TV channels leave Vietnam, MIC promises to protect clients’ interests

Disney and National Geographic TV channels have announced their departure from Vietnam. The pay-TV service providers will be asked to report plans to protect Vietnamese users’ interests.

Vietnam is among five economic ‘connectors’ in fragmenting world: Bloomberg

Vietnam, along with Poland, Mexico, Morocco and Indonesia are five economic “connectors” in a fragmenting world, noted Bloomberg in an article.

Ministry asks Snapchat to remove cow-tongue line image from its app

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked Snapchat to remove an image containing China's nine-dash line from its app.

2-3 more typhoons, warmer winter expected this year: Forecasting authorities

Until the end of 2023, there is a possibility of two to three tropical storms and tropical depressions entering the East Sea, including one or two storms that may directly impact VN.

29-year-old undergoes operation to remove 3,200 gallstones

A 29-year-old Vietnamese man flew from Japan to Vietnam to have a gallbladder operation. Surgeons found 3,200 gallstones with a diameter of 1-5 mm and a weight of 200 grams.

National Magic Festival 2023 opens

Dozens of veteran and young magicians are performing at the fourth National Magic Festival 2023 in HCM City, which opened in November 8.

German organisation, state grant water filters to Vietnam

A total of 30 portable membrane water filters donated by the World University Service of Germany (WUS) to people in central Vietnam’s flood-hit areas arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on November 8.

National programme on labour productivity improvement approved

The Prime Minister on November 8 issued a decision approving the national programme on labour productivity improvement by 2030.

Vietnam has necessary conditions, factors to develop semiconductor industry

In the near future, Vietnam will become a reliable partner and an important link in the global semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.