HCM City licensed to import rare drugs without waiting for ministry

The Government has given HCM City the green light to license the import of rare drugs to meet special treatment needs instead of depending on the Ministry of Health.

A digital future for all, with youth and by youth

"We see young people as our allies in digital transformation. We draw from their innovative approaches and will work with them to ensure they have the necessary future skills through various online and offline interactive projects and initiatives."

First cases of African swine fever found at pig farms in Da Nang

At least five pigs died and samples from the carcasses tested positive for the African swine fever virus at farms in two communes of Hoa Ninh and Hoa Phong in the central city.

New movies to be released on National Day

Vietnamese filmmakers are preparing to release new movies to entertain audiences during the upcoming holiday to celebrate National Day on September 2.

Question about sexual abuse from seventh grader surprises social worker

Children in remote and rural areas don’t have many opportunities to learn about knowledge and skills to prevent child sexual abuse. Even adults need to be equipped with knowledge about the issue

Digital technology staff posed to work globally, but more training needed

As the world is thirsty for high-quality human resources in digital technology, Vietnam wants to become a link in the global workforce supply chain for the field.

Unique souvenirs: Chinese woman's affinity for Vietnamese wooden cutting boards

Yi Yun, a young woman from Jiangxi Province, China, currently living and working in Cau Giay District, Hanoi, shared her fondness for buying Vietnamese wooden cutting boards as gifts for her family back in China.

The 200-year-old wood house: A priceless family heirloom

In the village of Loc Yen, Quang Nam province, stands a 200-year-old house made of jackfruit wood, cherished as an invaluable family heirloom by its owner, Nguyen Dinh Hoan.

Market requires additional supportive information to recover

At the close of the first trading session of the week (August 5), the VN-Index plummeted by nearly 50 points. However, later, the market regained almost half of what was lost and during the remaining three trading sessions.

Western travelers give ‘likes’ to super-expensive pho in HCM City

An expensive pho dish, served only if diners order in advance, consists of a bowl of hot broth made with animal bones simmered for 12 hours, seven types of beef, and a portion of wagyu beef.

Smartphone manufacturers to launch new models ahead of 2G cessation

Smartphone manufacturers and suppliers say they will launch many affordable smartphone models ahead of the 2G cessation.

Vietnamese exporters supported to approach Canadian market

The Vietnam-Canada Business Association (VCBA) on August 9 coordinated with the HCMC Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) to organise a seminar to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing the North American and Canadian markets.

Solar, wind power projects in VN still cannot access preferential capital

Solar and wind power projects still have to use commercial loans and satisfy all requirements about collateral and interest rates like other borrowers.

Lan Ty Valley: A thrilling adventure in the heart of Lang Son

Located about 120km from Hanoi, Lan Ty Valley, in the Huu Lien special-use forest in Huu Lung district, Lang Son province, is a natural wonder. Its beautiful, cool, and fresh landscape makes it a favored spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Japanese tech firms to outsource more work to Vietnam

Japanese tech firms plan to outsource more research, design, production and testing work to Vietnam, according to Vinasa (Vietnam Software and IT Service Association).

Lang Son’s bean curd specialty is ‘hot’ online, hunted by Hanoians

In recent days, information about the quality of NaSam bean curd has spread through social media and Hanoi food forums. The bean curd has been known as a delicious food in northern provinces for many years.

Protecting biodiversity through eco-tourism in Tra Su cajuput forest

Le Hoang An, director of the site, speaks to Việt Nam News about preserving biodiversity, and how tourism activities serve this goal.

Vietnam desires stronger cooperation in high-quality human resources with Japan

Cooperation in human resource training, especially high-quality human resources, has been initiated early and is one of the three key contents in new generation ODA cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

Young people enthusiastic in cultural tourism

As cultural tourism is popular among both domestic and foreign visitors, young Vietnamese people have embraced the trend and created a breath of fresh air in cultural tourism development.

Nha Trang listed among top five Asian destinations for diving

The latest data released by digital travel platform Agoda has revealed the top five Asian destinations for diving, with Nha Trang City in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa featured among the list.

Book about Vietnamese painter Tran Van Can’s works launched

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum on August 8 launched a book about works by Vietnamese famous painter Tran Van Can to mark his 30th death anniversary (1994-2024).

Don't just talk about attraction, make Vietnam a magnet!

We can't just talk about gravitational pull; we need to think about making Vietnam a magnet to create that attraction. We can't simply say "come here" without creating the necessary allure.

HCM City ordered for greater efforts to reach economic growth of up to 8%

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked HCMC to thoroughly grasp and concretize the Resolutions of the Party Central Committee and the NA, successfully fulfill the 2024 goals and tasks, and strive for this year's economic growth of 7.5-8%.

Hanoi's charming handcrafted wooden stamps

The handcrafted wooden stamps are a tangible piece of Hà Nội’s heritage, reflecting the artistry and meticulous craftsmanship of this city’s artisans.

ASEAN Day 2024 marked in US

An event was held to mark ASEAN Day 2024 by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs under the US Department of State (DOS) and the ASEAN Committee in Washington at the US-ASEAN Centre in Washington D.C on August 8.