Unique culture of the Churu

 Churu culture leaves visitors to Vietnam’s Central Highlands with unforgettable memories. The Churu people have faithfully preserved their traditional costumes, folklore, and handicrafts.

Draw for Asian U19 Women Champs held in Kuala Lumpur

 The draw for the AFC U-19 Women's Championship (China 2017) took place on Friday (Apr. 28) in Kuala Lumpur, placing Vietnam in Group B alongside Japan, the Republic of Korea and Australia.

Hanoi Opera House opens for guided tours as of June 1

 Majestically gracing the Hoan Kiem District of the capital city of Vietnam is the – Hanoi Opera House – indisputably one of the most prestigious music halls anywhere in the world.

Exploring Lai Chau cuisine

 Lai Chau province in Vietnam’s northwest is famous not only for its scenic spots but also for its cuisine.

Coalition to host weeklong Book Festival in Hanoi

 A coalition of publishing houses has unveiled plans to host a weeklong Book Festival on 19/12 Street in the Hoan Kiem District of the capital city of Hanoi starting on May 1.

Cultural characteristics of street food in HCM City

 Ho Chi Minh City has announced plans to organize a street food area from this June to support vendors affected by the sidewalk cleanup campaign, and to preserve its street culture.

Hanoi’s gastronomy values yet fully tapped

 Through Internet, Bryan and Jenifer were eager to experience the diversified and fine cuisine of Hanoi. However, while visiting the city they found it hard to explore the city’s culinary culture.

Bonsai, rose show cheers nature lovers

 More than 200 meticulously shaped bonsai trees and 300 different species of roses are on display at an exhibition at Thang Long Rose Park in Hanoi’s Thanh Trì district.

Azerbaijan, Vietnam share cultural similarities

 Despite nearly 7,000km separating Azerbaijan and Vietnam, the two countries share several cultural similarities, said experts at a recent conference entitled The Parallels of Azerbaijani and Vietnamese Cultures.

Vietnam, Philippines look to ratchet up cooperation

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and President of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte have agreed to soon conduct a meeting of the two countries’ Joint Committee to ratchet up their cooperative ties.

Da Nang: Cuisines become highlight of fireworks festival

 A food court dedicated to Vietnamese and international cuisines is open to visitors to the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) in the central city of Da Nang from April 29.

Mexican academics admire Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements

 Researchers and students from the University of National Autonomy of Mexico said they have admired Vietnam’s renovation achievements and its growing role in the region and the world.

PM and spouse arrive in Hanoi after 30th ASEAN Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a Vietnamese high-ranking delegation arrived in Hanoi on April 30 morning after participating in the 30th ASEAN Summit, which took place in Manila, the Philippines, from April 28-29.

Vietnam’s National Reunification Day celebrated abroad

 The Vietnamese Embassy in France held a ceremony to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30) in Paris on April 28.

Philippine President issues ASEAN Chairman’s statement

 President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte issued a Chairman’s statement on April 30, one day after the 30th ASEAN Summit closed.

Int’l air balloons festival kicks off in Hue

 The International Hot Air Balloons Festival 2017 started at the Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on April 30.

Vietnam’s PV OIL holds 20 percent of petroleum retail in Laos

 Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PV OIL), is running profitably in Laos, earning an average revenue of over 100 million USD and contributing over 20 million USD to the host country's budget a year.

Hanoi police busts major wildlife trafficking ring

 Police in Hanoi have arrested Nguyen Mau Chien and some others who are alleged members of a trans-boundary wildlife trafficking ring.

Vietnam hosts ASEAN Sports, Family’s day in South Africa

 The Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa hosted the “ASEAN Sports and Family’s Day 2017” in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa on April 29.

Summit repeats resolve to turn ASEAN into regional cooperation example

 Southeast Asian leaders renewed the resolve to build ASEAN into an example of regional cooperation at the freshly finished 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila, the Philippines, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh.

Vietnam win golds in Singapore fencing champs

 Viet Nam won two gold medals at the ongoing Singapore Senior Fencing Championships on Saturday, April 29.

Senior Communist Party official faces punishment

 The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has recommended disciplinary action be taken against Mr. Dinh La Thang, Politburo member and Party Chief in Ho Chi Minh City.

Software designers to compete in APEC app challenge in Hanoi

 Software and website designers from Asia, including Vietnam, will gather in Hanoi on May 18-19 to compete in the APEC App Challenge. 

VN aquatic export hits $2.1 bln in four months

 Vietnam earned an estimated 604 million USD from the export of aquatic products in April, bringing the total figure of the year’s first four months to about 2.1 billion USD, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.2 percent. 

Vietcombank set to up capital to $1.74 billion

 Vietcombank (VCB) shareholders approved the bank’s plan to issue an additional 360 million shares, equivalent to 10 percent of its capital, to expand its charter capital to almost 39.6 trillion VND (1.74 billion USD).