Australian, Irish expats finish 2,000km journey to support needy children

Through torrential rain and 40°C heat, up vertiginous mountain climbs and stunning coastal roads, Australian teacher Jake Norris and his Irish mate Sean Down have endured a three-month test of endurance to bring about a better future for VN children.

Vietnam moves to stamp out bird flu outbreaks

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has requested a number of localities to urgently contain ongoing bird flu outbreaks to prevent the virus spreading to the wider community.

Twelve defendants in Viet A Company-related case file appeals

The Hanoi People’s Court has received appeals of 12 defendants in the case relating to Viet A Company over one month after the first-instance trial.

Tourists allowed to visit offices of HCMC People’s Council, People’s Committee

The headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - a national architectural relic - will open its doors to visitors for tours free of charge this year.

NA Standing Committee to convene 30th session on Feb. 22

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 30th session on February 22, the NA Office has announced.

Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 promises endless experiences

In association with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024), Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 is expected to bring endless experiences to tourists, heard a press conference in Hanoi on February 21.

First int’l freight transport train in Lunar New Year departs

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) on February 21 started the first international freight transport train in the Year of the Dragon from Song Than station in Binh Duong province to Zhengzhou in China's Henan province.

SBV injects large amount of money to support capital for banks

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 20 net injected more than 5 trillion VND (nearly 204 million USD) into the banking system through the open market operation (OMO) channel to support capital for commercial banks.

Power-purchase negotiations may stall investment in waste-to-electricity plants

WTE (waste-to-electricity) is considered a superior solution to solve environmental problems, but it remains unattractive to investors.

Phu Yen's half-dried beef

The mountainous district of Song Hinh in Phu Yen province is famous for half-dried beef and ant salt.

Hybrid car market expected to warm up in 2024

With the shortage of charging stations for electric cars, hybrid cars are proving to be a better alternative for now because they don’t require investment in infrastructure.

Mobile cinema team helps improve spiritual life in Central Highlands villages

During the Tết (Lunar New Year) holidays, while everyone else gathered with their families, members of the Đam San Music and Dance Theater based in Gia Lai Province were still diligently taking films to remote villages.

Domestic supporting businesses enjoying ample opportunities during global shifts

Never before has foreign direct investment poured strongly into Vietnam like it is now, bringing along considerable chances for domestic companies to join in global supply chains.

German law professor recounts life in Vietnam

Prof. Simon has actively helped train law scholars in Hanoi Law University, where he has been working as a tutor since 2015. Before that, in 1991, Prof. Simon had worked with Vietnam's Ministry of Justice.

Vietnamese export recovery gains momentum: VinaCapital

Rising confidence among consumers in the United States is anticipated to help new Vietnamese export orders as they continue to increase over the months ahead, according to investment management firm VinaCapital

As business conditions reform slows, businesses face more risks

Barriers in implementing investment projects, which are somewhat heavier due to ineffective coordination, continue to impede investment and business activities and can lead to reduced business trust and motivation.

Apartment prices soar in Hanoi, but few affordable housing projects available

Apartments valued at over VND4 billion accounted for 42 percent of apartments sold in 2023, while apartments valued at VND2-4 billion accounted for 55 percent, according to Savills Vietnam.

Foreign media: Vietnam to see highest increase in wealth growth

Vietnam is forecast to see a 125% increase in wealth over the next 10 years, which will be the largest expansion in wealth of any country in terms of GDP per capita and number of millionaires.

Top 10 ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam for 2024 revealed

Renowned travel website Booking.com has revealed the top 10 ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam, according to its 12th annual Traveller Review Awards.

Outstanding policies to be developed for national defense industry

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presided over a meeting on Hanoi on February 21 examining the bill on national defense industry, security, and industrial mobilization, with many outstanding policies to be introduced to develop the industry.

French man enjoys rice dumplings: ‘I am just like a Vietnamese’

Luc Mandret, of France, professes to be Vietnamese. He enjoys Tet holiday and likes the atmosphere of year-end days. He especially likes the meat and bean stuffing in rice dumplings.

Dragon Capital targets Long Chau

Dragon Capital’s aggressive stock acquisition of FPT Retail (FRT) over the past year is likely aimed at the Long Châu pharmacy chain, the main growth driver of FPT Retail.

VN departs for Uzbekistan to participate in 2024 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup

The Vietnamese women's U20 football team have set off for Uzbekistan to compete in the final round of the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, scheduled to take place from March 3 to 16.

Vietnam leads ASEAN in sending students abroad

UNESCO’s statistics indicates that the number of students sent overseas by the Vietnamese government amounts to tens of thousands.

Nominees for Vietnamese Outstanding Young Face Award 2023 announced

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on Tuesday announced the list of 20 nominees for the final round of Vietnamese Outstanding Young Face Award 2023.