February’s industrial production index declines due to lunar New Year, Long holiday brings down Hanoi’s IIP in February, US , continues to be leading trade partner of Vietnam, Agro-forestry-fishery exports decline slightly since 2018

Buon Ma Thuot prison recognised as special national relic site, Publications offered to ethnic-inhabited, mountainous regions, Hanoi works to ensure food safety during Tet, Ho Chi Minh City aims to tackle traffic jams

Victim blaming makes victims weaker, Da Nang inaugurates two classes for dioxin-affected children, Nearly 6.7 million poor households get preferential loans in 2018, 1,100 storm-resilient houses built by GCF

Trade Union reforms operation as CPTPP takes effect, More efforts continued to find 10 missing fishermen in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Programme honours value of Vietnam’s brocade cultures

VN strives to erase maternal transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis, Health care a highlight in Vietnam–Cuba cooperation, Fourth school traffic safety contest launched, Major pagoda in Hai Duong province gets upgrade

Congratulations to Cambodia on 40 years of joint victory over genocidal regime, Israel treasures ties with Vietnam: Israeli President

Short story contest on women launched, HCM City has first public-private partnership hospital, Another death reported in Đồng Nai restaurant fire, Eight fishermen rescued at sea off the coast of Thua Thien Hue

 Binh Dinh tuna brand announced, Vietnam National Shipping Lines surpasses all targets in 2018, Loc Troi Group signs deal with Dubai food firm, KIDO Group eliminates foreign ownership cap

108 Military Central Hospital to open modern 2,000-bed facility, Exhibition and performances mark 100 years of cai luong, Korean-language programme comes to Vietnamese audience

 Indonesia returns more Vietnamese fishermen, Da Nang launches public service chatbot, Vietnam to complete legal corridor for remote sensing activities, HCM City takes steps to deal with high tides

Wood exports expected to hit $8.85 billion this year, Businesses remain vague about non-tariff barriers, Ha Giang’s Shan Tuyet tea receives geographical indication certificate, Agriculture restructures toward modernization and sustainability

Petroleum giant seeks further gains, SCIC, Viettel sell their stakes in Vinaconex, CPTPP to create more opportunities for Vietnamese, Japanese firms, Orientations taken to accelerate economic restructuring

Beauty of Vietnamese seas, islands introduced in Russia, Khmer ethnic culture festival shines in Kien Giang, Int’l exhibition in Hue features over 80 artworks, ASEAN photo, documentary exhibition opens in Hoa Binh

Son La: 12 bricks of heroin, 36,000 meth pills seized, Vietnam helps relocated Vietnamese Cambodians in Kampong Chhnang, Experts call for closer collaboration to combat cancer in Southeast Asia

 HCMC hospital provides two-wheeled ambulance service, Quảng Trị Police arrest 2 for smuggling fireworks, Dengue fever breaks out in Quảng Nam, Vietnam hosts health sector’s 11th Asia-Pacific Future Trends Forum

HCM City pledges support for Japan-Vietnam festival, Vietnamese, Australian parliaments urged to work to foster bilateral ties, Deputy PM bids farewell to outgoing Italian Ambassador

Ha Giang launches website, mobile app to promote tourism, Public's key role in policy communication, Hoàn Kiếm Lake to host British festival at weekend, More non-smoking tourist spots coming to Hà Nội

Fulbright provides short-term teaching program to Vietnamese schools, Youth raise voices to help biodiversity protection, Role of NGOs in safeguarding intangible cultural heritages highlighted

 Hanoi wishes for Israel’s cooperation in hi-tech farming, Friendship organisations crucial to Vietnam-Russian ties, CPV’s Economic Commission boosts bond with Chinese partner, Deputy PM receives Chief Minister of Australia’s Northern Territory