Winners of World Robot Olympiad in Vietnam revealed

The awards ceremony of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2023 in Vietnam was held on August 30 at Phenikaa University in Hanoi.

Yen Bai to host Shan Tuyet tea festival for first time

A festival dedicated to Shan Tuyet (Snow Shan), a specialty tea from the northern mountainous region, is scheduled to take place from September 22 to September 28 in Van Chan district of Yen Bai province.

First car license plate auction under close monitor

The first online car license plate auction conducted by the Vietnam Partnership Auction (VPA) will take place tomorrow.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 21/2023

President of Kazakhstan arrives in Hanoi, begins official visit

Policies proposed to promote VN supporting industries

The proposed support policies, including an interest rate subsidy of 3 per cent, are expected to create a stimulus to part-supplying enterprises to improve their competitiveness and participate in supply chains of multinational corporations (MNCs).

Thua Thien-Hue eyes coal conveyor to Laos

The project, expected to cost VNĐ8 trillion (US$344 million), is divided into three phases. It is slated for completion in two years.

Capturing earthworms by electric shock poses environmental hazards

Experts say using electricity to catch worms not only kills them instantly, but the current can damage soil, trees and plants

210 businesses eligible to export rice

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced the list of 210 businesses that are eligible to export rice.

Vietnam to introduce new environmental fee for emissions

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation process for a draft decree aimed at levying an environmental protection fee for emissions.

First Da Lat glass bridge opens

The Ngan Thong glass bridge was opened to the public on August 19 after four years of construction, making it the first-ever of its kind there.

Vietnamese professor honoured with UK’s Thomas Graham Prize 2023

Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, a Vietnamese lecturer at University College London in the UK, has been honoured with the prestigious Thomas Graham Prize 2023 by the Royal Society of Chemical (RSC) - the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) consortium.

New visa policy attracts wealthy travelers, longer visits

The new visa policy which took effect on August 15 is expected to attract more tourists in the last two quarters of the year.

VN service providers bet on the cloud

While venturing further with new investment and products, Vietnamese cloud service providers need smarter approaches to compete with international players.

Domestic bond market frozen, corporations seek capital in int'l market

Vietnamese enterprises are issuing corporate bonds in the international market as they have found it difficult to mobilize capital domestically after a number of scandals. However, this has been the choice of only some large enterprises.

Global risks leaving export target on edge

Dwindling demands in the global market are posing challenges for Vietnam to meet its considerable export target for this year.

Ransomware remains serious threat to businesses

Fortinet’s experts point out that if ramsomware attacks are not handled in a timely manner, they could cause serious consequences to businesses.

Food parcels helping people in need

"Cơm 5,000 Hà Nội" group, a charity of young volunteers, is offering food to thousands of needy people every day at an almost free price.

Offices juggle with entering digital era

The adoption of digital office solutions is on the rise in Vietnam, but high costs and scarcity of qualified personnel are necessitating collaborative efforts from multiple stakeholders.

Statue of King Le - the oldest bronze architecture in Hanoi

Associated with the restoration of Vietnam's independence, the bronze statue inside the little-known Nam Huong Communal House is impressive.

Mums bring light to less fortunate children

For the past 28 years, Phan Thi Phuc has been joined by enthusiastic volunteer teachers to enrich the souls of hundreds of underprivileged children with art lessons.

Making people smile is an achievement: British photographer

Looking at mesmerising photos of landscapes and people in Hanoi by British photographer Marcus Lacey, people may think he has been living here for many years.

Californian expat, parents are lavish in their praise of Vietnamese food

Two foreign travelers who recently sampled banh xeo, or Vietnamese pancakes, say the dish won them over, as did a salted lemonade drink.

Vietnam needs to begin developing 6G now to gain success in 10 years

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Duc Long says Vietnam needs to begin work now to lay the foundation for 6G development in 10 years.

Blacksmithing in Long An on verge of extinction

The century-old blacksmith career in the Mekong Delta Province of Long An is also a flourishing traditional profession for a while. However, blacksmithing is on the verge of extinction because it is not competitive enough in the market.

Harsh reality of investing in million-dollar shophouses

In recent years, investing in shophouses has been a popular trend in cities like Hanoi and HCM City.