Re-enacting an 80s and 90s style wedding in Hanoi's Old Quarter

The program aims to restore the traditional values of Hanoians' weddings, an essential event in a person's life in any historical period.

Real estate market bottoms out, better performance is expected

The government has done what it can do to help warm up the real estate market. However, realtors have to also take action by slashing selling prices and accepting lower profits, analysts say.

Gods of the sea

Phuoc Hai is a fishing village in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau. ow […]

Over VND435 billion proposed for textile industry’s development

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has proposed a sustainable development program for the textile and garment industry with a proposed budget of VND435.6 billion.

Vietnamese scientist finds plausible HIV cure

Vietnamese researcher MS. Dr. Truong Thanh Tung, along with his lab partners from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, has discovered a new way to fight HIV which was proven effective within lab scale experiments.

Information ministry wants to regulate OTT services

The Ministry of Information and Communications has suggested regulating over-the-top (OTT) services as they actually operate as telecom firms.

Nguyen Thi Tam wins silver at World Boxing Champs

Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Thi Tam lost 0-5 to world defending champion Nikhat Zareen (India) in the final match of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships on March 26 evening.

Da Nang releases MV to stimulate tourism

A music video entitled “Tuyet voi Da Nang" (Da Nang FanstastiCity) was officially released on several media platforms on March 25, aiming to promote images of the central beach city to both domestic and foreign tourists and stimulate travel demand.

Sapling from world's longest-living Bodhi tree planted in Bai Dinh pagoda

A sapling marcotted from a 2,300-year-old Bodhi tree (also known as sacred fig with the scientific name of Ficus religiosa), the oldest of its species in the world, has been planted at the Bai Dinh pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Cruise ship brings more than 2,000 int’l visitors to Ha Long

Malta-flagged cruise ship Mein Schiff 5 docked at Ha Long international port in the northern province of Quang Ninh province on March 26, carrying 2,191 European visitors to the locality.

Mekong Delta develops trademarks for specialties

Building and developing trademarks and obtaining certificates of origin are considered effective ways to create added value for products, thus expanding markets for specialties of the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam named in Agility’s top 10 Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2023

Vietnam has been ranked in the top 10 places in the 2023 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index compiled by Agility, one of the world’s top freight forwarding and contract logistics providers.

Boxer Nguyen Ngoc Hai wins WBA belt

Nguyen Ngoc Hai defeated Campee Phayom of Thailand with a knock-out victory at Vietnam's largest professional boxing tournament LEAD: Born to Lead to win the vacant World Boxing Association Asia South super lightweight title in HCMC on March 25.

Cumbersome procedures destroy creativity

Principles and regulations are set to serve development, but, ironically, many of them have become obstacles that hinder development.

AIS issues warning about software security flaws in Vietnam

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) has requested agencies, organizations and businesses to check systems affected by six security vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s products, and update them with patches to avoid the risks of being attacked.

VN corporate bond market warms up after lackluster year

Real estate firms and leading enterprises issued nearly one billion USD worth of corporate bonds within two weeks after the government released a decree, removing obstacles for enterprises.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 26/2023

Roof proposed for HCM City Walking Street

Ha Giang turns Dong Van Plateau into resources for development

Experts have conducted a comprehensive survey to evaluate and orient the development of the UNESCO Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark in the period 2023 - 2026.

New tech promises fewer delays at country’s biggest airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has just approved to pilot the implementation of the Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) model at the country's two biggest airports of Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai.

VN National Tourism Year 2023 kicks off in Binh Thuan

The ’Bình Thuan-Green Convergence’ themed programme seeks to drive green growth and promote tourism development through collaboration with other economic sectors for sustainable progress.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 26/2023

Gov’t instructs acceleration of public investment disbursement

35 Vietnamese students compete at Int’l Robothon 2023

Thirty-five Vietnamese contestants will compete in the Leanbot category as part of the International Robothon 2023 contest due to get underway in Malaysia on March 26.

Doha Cup 2023: U23 UAE stun U23 Vietnam 4-0

Vietnam conceded another defeat at Doha Cup 2023 in Qatar on March 25 when they lost 4-0 to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their second game.

EU considers easing control conditions for Vietnamese instant noodles

The European Union is considering loosening control conditions for instant noodles imported from Vietnam following its improvements in enhancing import product quality.

Durian to make breakthrough for Vietnam's fruit exports

The export of Vietnamese durian to China through the official channel since September 2022 opened up a new prospect for Vietnam's fruit and vegetable industry.