Ministry demands urgent investigation into fatal school food poisoning

The Ministry of Education and Training has vowed to strictly deal with the food poisoning that has left one dead and hundreds of other hospitalised at a school in Nha Trang City.

Hanoi tries to improve West Lake water to save fish

Hanoi's Tay Ho District People's Committee said on Monday that they were carrying out various measures to curb the mass fish deaths in West Lake.

11 export items to US market record turnover exceeding US$1 billion

The United States represents the country’s largest export market, with a total of 11 items reaching over US$1 billion, according to figures given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Quang Ninh: Stranded dolphin rescued in Co To

A dolphin stranded in shallow water in the Co To island district, the northern province of Quang Ninh, was rescued and safely released back to sea on November 21.

Vietnamese NA leader underlines reinforcing solidarity and ASEAN's centrality at AIPA-43

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirmed that the Vietnamese legislature will make efforts to implement commitments and resolutions to be passed by the 43rd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43).

Vietnam earns bronze at Asian shooting championship

Vietnam has claimed a bronze medal at the 15th Asian Airgun Championship in Daegu, the Republic of Korea.

Banks race to attract low-cost capital sources

The race to lure deposits among banks is becoming fiercer as more customers are selected medium- and long-term savings to get higher interest rates.

Vietnam’s travel firms move to optimise Japan’s tourism rebound

Many travel companies of Vietnam are taking actions to make use of the rebound of tourism in Japan in recent months after the Japanese Government eased entry restrictions.

Vietnamese woman in Hungary plants garden, invites others to 'become a farmer'

From her love for plants, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Thao turns her home garden into a destination for friends in Hungary to experience farming and enjoy Vietnamese vegetables.

Tales of Hanoi Streets: The ‘Underworld’ Market in Hanoi

The ‘knowledge street’ in Hanoi was once a witness to a painful history. Hanoi’s first book street is currently crowded with visitors walking around and taking pictures.

Labor market at year’s end: Increasing connection, stabilizing jobs

In recent weeks, many workers in Ho Chi Minh City have struggled when they were laid off.

HCM City to host first International Photography Festival 2022

The International Photography Festival 2022, the first of its kind to be held in Vietnam, is scheduled to take place from November 25 to November 30 in Ho Chi Minh City, with the event featuring a wide range of activities.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 21

Heavy rains forecast in many parts of Vietnam

Lack of orders plague export businesses

Several export businesses are facing a severe crunch of orders, especially in textiles, garments, footwear, and furniture.

Hanoians admire souvenir collection of Euro banknotes for World Cup 2022

The collection was created to promote the World Cup 2022 underway in Qatar.

Large bond investment funds' net asset value hit three-year low

The confidence of investors is at such a low level that many are willing to sell corporate bonds at any cost to collect money at a high discount.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (November 21-27)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on November 21-27.

Hanoi proposes to pilot bicycle-sharing service in six urban districts

Hanoi’s Department of Transport has proposed that the city’s People's Committee allow Tri Nam Group to pilot a bicycle-sharing service in six city districts.

World Peace Council opens 22nd assembly in Hanoi

The 22nd Assembly of the World Peace Council (WPC) officially opened in Hanoi on November 21.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 21

SSC rejects CII’s share issuance plan

Vietnamese form fifth largest group of foreign students in the US: Report

Vietnam maintains as the second leading country of origin for international students studying at US community colleges.

Vietnam's coffee export faces pressure from global uncertainties after record year

Vietnam exported 1.42 million tonnes of coffee in the first ten months of this year, a rise of 10.8 per cent over the same period last year.

Gen Z defines new music trends

Later than the general trend, in 2018, the Vietnamese music market saw the first seeds of the Gen Z that sprouted and quickly exploded.

Top legislator attends AIPA Executive Committee’s meeting

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s Executive Committee within the framework of the 43rd AIPA General Assembly in Phnom Penh on November 20 evening.

Hanoi speeds up construction of nine new parks

Park development is one of the critical tasks of local authorities to make Hanoi a worth-living city.