Education system’s focus on core subjects leading to income inequity

An education system with emphasis on theory, heavy pressure of examinations, and the parents' fixation with credentials has led to a huge demand for extra classes, according to experts.

Hanoi to build on-site museum at Thang Long Citadel

A large underground archaeological museum with direct access to the excavation pits can be an attraction for visitors to Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Múa Cave - a must-see destination during upcoming holiday

Múa Cave is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the northern province of Ninh Binh, as it attracts both domestic and foreign visitors coming to view the picturesque scenery of the surrounding area from its top.

Tasting corn noodles at Ha Giang culinary culture festival

In addition to traditional dishes, visitors to Ha Giang to attend the Khen Mong Festival and the North - Central - South Culinary Culture Festival had a chance to taste the strange pho made from corn powder.

EU-invested expansion projects suspended over green energy standards

Several EU investment projects in Vietnam have put their expansion plans on hold as the country does not meet green energy standards, heard at a conference between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and foreign investors.

Three foreign investors to pour US$3.7 billion into Vietnamese projects

Three firms from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Germany, and Japan are planning to inject US$3.7 billion into investment projects in Vietnam, revealed Investment Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

Vietnamese make floating cakes for Cold Food Festival

The third day of the third lunar month is the Cold Foods Festival. From the early hours of the day, which falls on April 22 this year, Hanoians have been busy making and buying floating cakes.

MMA Championships 2023 opens in Ho Chi Minh City

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Lion Championships 2023 kicked off on April 22 at the Rach Mieu Gymnasium in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam reports a COVID death in months

Vietnam on April 22 recorded a COVID-19 related death after experiencing a single coronavirus fatality for months, the Ministry of Health said in its coronavirus update on April 22.

Vietnamese, Cuban NA leaders attend inauguration of important projects in Cuba

Vietnamese and Cuban leaders cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Suchel-TBV laundry detergent factory and solar park of Vietnam's Thai Binh Investment and Trading Corporation at Mariel Special Development Zone in Artemisa province on April 21.

PM stresses significance of trust, companionship in partnership with FDI firms

All problems can be solved with trust, sharing, listening, understanding and companionship, stated PM Pham Minh Chinh on April 22 while a meeting with foreign investors to listen to their opinions and seek measures to remove difficulties facing them.

Hung Kings Temple Festival 2023 kicks off

The Hung Kings Temple Festival 2023 and the Culture and Tourism Week of Ancestral Land 2023 kicked off in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 21.

Czech PM visits Škoda Auto automobile assembly plant in Quang Ninh

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and his entourage visited the Škoda Auto automobile manufacturing and assembly plant project at Viet Hung Industrial Park in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 22.

More German rubber firms wish to expand business cooperation in Vietnam

A series of exchanges and events to boost linkages and collaboration between Vietnamese and German rubber producers have been held in Germany from April 20-27.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 22/2023

Second Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day opens

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 22/2023

Steps being taken to promote green credit

Stars of A Tourist’s Guide to Love reunite in Việt Nam

International and local cast and writer of A Tourist’s Guide To Love reunited in HCM City on April 20 to celebrate the film’s release.

Cashew firms face tough competition from imports

The Vietnam Cashew Association has complained that rising amounts of imported cashews are threatening the operation of local firms.

Seven foreign teams attend Da Nang Int'l Fireworks Festival 2023

A total of seven foreign teams from the UK, Italy, Poland, France, Australia, Canada, and Finland will join the nation’s representative team by participating in the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023 (DIFF) slated for June 2 to July 8.

Vietnam, Czech PMs hold talks in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Czech counterpart Petr Fiala in Hanoi on April 21.

Hoi An chef creates innovative noodle dish

Many tourists who like clay-pot Quang noodles have taken flights from Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy it.

Vietnam-Cuba ties will last forever: NA leader

The brotherhood, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, loyalty and solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba will last forever, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has stated.

Proposal to offer university major in gaming applauded

Vietnam is considering offering gaming as a major at university, believing that this would be a solution to the manpower shortage in the gaming industry.

Watchdog agency concerned about toxic content on Facebook

Misrepresentation of political issues, copyright infringement, advertisements for gambling games and aphrodisiac products appear regularly on Facebook Watch and Reels in Vietnam.

A visit to Vietnam’s 7,000-year-old fishing village

Considered the oldest fishing village in Vietnam, Cai Beo, in the Cat Ba archipelago, on Cat Hai island near Hai Phong city attracts tourists with its beautiful scenery, cultural values and diverse, fresh seafood.