Fishermen rescued after 12 days of drifting at sea

Five additional survivors of fishing vessel BTh 97478 TS, which sank at sea on July 10, were rescued on the morning of July 22 by a pass-by ship.

As COVID-19 cases rise again, experts insist on more vigilance

As the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing, experts have issued new warnings on the importance of preventive measures and vaccine boosters.

Hanoi holds art programmes in commemoration of invalids, fallen soldiers

The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and local art troupes are organising several art programmes paying tribute to war invalids and martyrs on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Invalids and Fallen Soldiers’ Day (July 27, 1947-2022).

Liem wins championship title at Biel Chess International Tournament

Local chess player Le Quang Liem secured the championship title in the Grandmaster Triathlon on July 22 at the Biel International Chess Festival 2022 in Switzerland.

Vietnam to attend 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Cambodia on August 2-6

There will also be meeting between foreign ministers of ASEAN and partner countries within the framework of ASEAN+1, ASEAN+3, the East Asia Summit (EAS), including the first ASEAN-UK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Many localities reserve the best land plots for real estate projects: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that land needs to be used in the right way to create value and jobs, and that real estate development must not be the priority.

Vietnam’s human resources and the fear of missing opportunities

The lack of many highly qualified human resources leads to low labor productivity, hindrances for production expansion, and meeting of customer demands, affecting overall business results.

Waste map to help Vietnam turn waste into resources

A webinar on measures to optimise the exploitation of solid waste potential in Vietnam in order to turn waste into resources, was held by the Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition (VIETSE) on Tuesday, bringing together experts, and representatives

Extension of circular on debt rescheduling unneccessary: insiders

The expiration of Circular 14 on debt rescheduling and interest rates reduction in late June is likely to expose banks to higher levels of non-performing loans (NPLs), yet insiders say it is unnecessary to extend it.

The many ways of enjoying dracontomelon fruit

Sau (dracontomelon) is a seasonal fruit from the north. Its season lasts two to three months, between May and August. The fruit has a sour taste that can provide indispensable flavour to a variety of dishes.

Vietnamese need 50 years of savings to buy an apartment

When people with an average income have to save 30 years to buy an apartment, this indicates a sign of a real estate bubble. In Vietnam, this figure is an average of 57 years.

VN-Index fails to breach 1,200 points on persistent selling force

The market traded two different ways on Friday with the VN-Index failing to cross the psychological level of 1,200 points, as rising selling pressure outweighed demand for riskier assets.

Foreign financiers believe Vietnam likely to control inflation at 4% this year

Major foreign financial institutions such as IMF, ADB, and AMRO have made different forecasts on Vietnamese inflation this year, although they all anticipate the figure to hover around 4%.

Vietnam’s tourism recovery strongly after pandemic

After more than 2 years of being almost paralyzed by the Covid-19 epidemic, Vietnam's tourism industry has been making an impressive recovery.

Enjoying the great outdoors around the capital

Hanoi lures tourists with its rich cultural heritage, historic sites and great food, but that isn't all the capital can offer. Surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests, getting out into the great outdoors has become more and more popular.

Man collects litter on seabed to protect marine life

A Nha Trang man, who was upset that waste had been the main factor in the death of many sea animals, has been picking up garbage on the ocean floor for 20 years, and hopes his actions can inspire others.

Will Vietnam have email service competitive with Google, Microsoft?

A "Make-in-Vietnam" open source code email service provider has stated that its service can compete equally with Google and Microsoft.

French vlogger aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisine

Will Courageux is flying the flag for Vietnam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.

Hanoi has new Mayor for 2021-2026 term

The newly-elected Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, stressed his commitment to continue pushing for administrative reform and enhance efficiency in the operation of the public apparatus.

The man who can sell 50 types of local handicrafts in America

Although Mr. Pham Minh Ton did not go to college, he has been able to provide 50 “made in Thanh Hoa” handicrafts for American.

National development space gradually taking shape

The first sketch of the national development space has taken shape with the first draft of the National Master Plan in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, was completed and made public for feedback.

Real estate businesses return to the bond channel

Many real estate businesses have returned to the bond channel to raise capital after the absence in April, mobilising thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong.

Establishment of regional development advisory council suggested

Former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Tran Anh Tuan has suggested a model for managing regional linkages comprising a regional connection steering committee and a regional development advisory council.

Dating in green spaces at popular lakes around Hue

Thua Thien-Hue has not been famed with the former royal citadel with valuable architecture of palaces, royal tombs, and spiritual institutions, the province also host various natural landscapes including spectacular lakes.

Teacher makes fortune through sale of Bodhi leaves

A female teacher from Quang Nam earns hundreds of millions of VND every month by creating innovative goods from Bodhi leaves.