When Vietnamese folk music fuses with cello and beatbox

Thiên Thanh Band is made up of nine members, most of whom recently graduated from prestigious music institutions in Việt Nam and have won numerous awards.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms cause severe damage in northern areas

Local authorities have set up response teams around the clock and guide people to reinforce their homes to minimise the damage.

Military forces hold rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration

Military forces took part in a rehearsal ahead of a grand parade which is scheduled to take place on the morning of May 7 at Dien Bien province in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Trang An Landscape Complex promoted on Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture debuted an online exhibition on April 18 showcasing the Trang An Landscape Complex in Vietnam’s northern Ninh Binh province to mark its 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.

Vietnam, UK sign new agreement on illegal migration

Vietnam and the UK signed an agreement to increase cooperation on tackling illegal migration in London on April 17.

Vietnamese film wins highest award at Asian Film Festival in Italy

“Ben trong vo ken vang” (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell) by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An has won the best feature film award at the 21st Asian Film Festival held in Rome, Italy.

Standard Chartered, US promote clean energy investments in Vietnam

Standard Chartered and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on green financing in Vietnam and to promote the deployment of advanced clean energy in Vietnam.

Family with males in their 90s and above reveal their secrets to a long life

Nguyen Ngoc Quynh in Hung Yen is 101 years old, and his three younger siblings are in their nineties.

Binh Dinh a new paradise for sports tourism

A series of sports, culture, and tourism events during the 10-day Amazing Binh Dinh Festival has resulted in a huge number of visitors.

Decree to facilitate science, technology activities

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is drafting a Government decree that will revise and supplement some articles of the 2014 document on investment and financial mechanisms for scientific and technological activities.

Lang Son province seeks global status for local geopark

A dossier has been built by the People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son to seek the UNESCO recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.

Book series about General Giap released in Vietnamese, foreign languages

A book series titled “Vo Nguyen Giap – The People's General” with a Vietnamese version and five bilingual versions made debut at an event held in Dien Bien on April 17, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Foreign purchasers show interest in five product groups of Vietnam

According to the Vietnam International Sourcing 2024 organising board, the purchasers are making detailed procurement lists of those five product groups from potential Vietnamese suppliers.

Vietnam’s No. 1 female badminton player qualifies for Paris Olympics

Female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh will be the 7th representative of Vietnam to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer.

Vietnam draw with Myanmar at 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup’s group stage

Vietnam drew 1-1 with Myanmar in their first match of Group A at the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup on April 17.

Overseas remittances to HCM City record highest increase in three years

Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City exceeded 2.86 billion USD in the first quarter of 2024, an annual increase of 35.4% and the highest recorded in three consecutive years.

Public investment progress requires a stronger thrust

High-profile international organisations are urging Vietnam to quicken its public funding as an effective fiscal policy move to attract more funding from private investors, who bemoan a lack of high-quality infrastructure works in the country.

Prime Minister pays tribute to legendary founders of Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered incense in commemoration of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at Kinh Thien Palace on Nghia Linh Mountain in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province, on April 18 (the 10th day of the third lunar month).

Vietnam Business News April 18/2024

Nearly $600 million disbursed in support of agroforestry, aquatic sectors

Foreign steel imported en masse, manufacturers call for protection

Vietnam’s HRC (hot rolled coil) manufacturers lost one-third of market share within one year, a worrying sign, say experts.

Vietnam News Headlines April 18/2024

National action month against domestic violence to run through June

Singaporean media reveals nine most scenic places to visit in Vietnam

Yahoo! Life of Singapore recently published an article revealing the nine most scenic places in Vietnam that visitors should not miss out on when they visit the country.

Semiconductors, green transition to jumpstart IT industry in Vietnam

Chair of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (Vinasa) Nguyen Van Khoa believes that Vietnam’s digital tech firms will be able to create excellent semiconductor solutions and a green digital transformation.

Real estate loans increased in 2015-2023 period

Outstanding real estate as of the end of 2023 reached VND2.88 quadrillion, according to State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Human resources remain a challenge for tourism sector

Vietnam’s human resources for tourism are still insufficient both in number and quality, posing a great challenge for the industry in the context of tough competition and deeper international integration.