Vietnam says UN Security Council reform is urgent

Vietnam consistently supports the reform of the UN Security Council to ensure its representation, democracy, transparency and efficiency so that it can better respond to global challenges.

Telecom carriers begin to manufacture cameras

The rate of cameras per person in Vietnam remains low, which indicates the market is still promising for mobile network operators.

Party leader to hold phone talks with US President

Contact activities and high-level visits by Vietnames and US leaders will be announced at an appropriate time, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Liem beats world champion at Champions Chess Tour Final

Leading Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem outplayed World Cup champion Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland during Round 4 of Champions Chess Tour Final held in the United States on November 18.

Vietnam striving to teach human rights at all-level educational institutes by 2025

Knowledge about human rights will be put into the curriculum of all the educational institutes by 2025, heard a press briefing by the Ministry of Information and Communications’ Department of External Affairs and Human Rights on November 17.

Vietnamese Foreign Minister meets top diplomats of US, Japan

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had meetings with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa in Bangkok on November 17 on the occasion of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

Vietnam successfully grafts skin from brain-dead donor for first time

Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Ray Hospital announced on November 17 that it had successfully performed skin transplant from a brain-dead donor.

APG submarine cable system fixed, AAG still disrupted

The fault that occurred in mid-September for the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG), which links Vietnam with Hong Kong and Japan, was repaired on November 14.

Vietnamese ST24 and ST25 among Top 4 World's Best Rice 2022

Vietnamese fragrant rice ST24 and ST25 were named among the Top 4 of the World’s Best Rice 2022 at an awards ceremony held in Thailand on November 17.

More than 1,700 security holes discovered in state agency systems

As many as 1,768 security holes in state agencies were discovered in October.

Vietnam and Thailand foster economic ties, eye US$30 billion trade target

Vietnam and Thailand will increase economic cooperation to soon raise bilateral trade turnover to US$25-30 billion in a more balanced direction.

Vietnamese President meets Thai CEOs

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met representatives from leading Thai groups that are running large-scale projects in Vietnam as part of his visit to Thailand on November 17.

Vietnamese ethnic costumes introduced at Bangkok Kids Int’l Fashion Week

A collection of Vietnamese ethnic costumes designed by renowned Vietnamese Le Tran Dac Ngoc has impressed international audiences at Bangkok Kids International Fashion Week.

Factory workers lose jobs before Tet, leave for hometowns

Many workers in Industrial Zoness in Binh Duong have had to leave for their hometown after being laid off or had their hours cut.

Fake news, rumors can severely destroy businesses

The popular use of social networks nowadays offers a great way for news to spread widely and quickly.

Hanoi to say no to plastic bags in wet markets from 2023

Hanoi will create a favorable environment for the capital’s potential enterprises to connect investment and business with those operating in the international supply chain network.

Long-term gains on horizon for Vietnam via RCEP

The application of favourable conditions for rules of origin within the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to benefit Vietnam’s trade performance and enable the country to participate more deeply in the regional supply chain.

Ministry clarifies solar energy administration

In order to rectify the existing inadequacies, Vietnam might have to adopt a long-term strategy to develop solar energy.

The ‘resignation culture’

Favorable institutional conditions should be created for individuals to correct mistakes and continue to strive for mastery and advance in their careers, even if they resign.

Vietnam's wood sector to earn more on woodchips, pellets

Vietnamese exporters of wood and wooden furniture expect to bring home 16.5 billion USD this year, fueled by an increase in the overseas shipment of woodchips and wood pellets in the first 10 months of this year.

Breeding snakes in cement tanks yields high profits for farmer

Breeding 1,500 breeding ri voi snakes (Subsessor bocourti), a farmer in Tien Giang province now earns nearly US$30,000 a year.

Vietnam, RoK enjoy thriving relations after three decades

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, in his visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) in February this year, remarked that the relations between Vietnam and the ROK are currently at its best.

The unique sidewalk culture of Hanoi: A funky initiative of French

Through centuries, sidewalks in Hanoi have not only been part of the urban landscape, but more importantly, they are also open exhibitions of the capital’s cultural traits that can be found nowhere else.

Hanoi to open 4th pedestrian zone

The new walking area is subject to entertainment and cultural activities, promoting Hanoi tourism, especially in the downtown district of Hai Ba Trung.

US becomes second largest Vietnamese trading partner

The United States has risen to become the country’s second trading partner, with trade turnover exceeding US$100 billion.