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Mekong Delta farmers set to receive $40 million in carbon credit payments

Farmers in the Mekong Delta will receive close to 1,000 billion VND ($40 million) from the carbon credit program tied to Vietnam's 1-million-hectare high-quality rice project, with funding support from the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility.

Hanoi mother gives birth to 5 children in 7 years, spends VND50 million a month

Thuy, a 29-year-old mother in Hanoi, said she and her husband intentionally planned to have five babies within seven years after they were married in 2017.

Farmers struggle with massive debt after losing everything to storm Yagi

After the devastation caused by Storm Yagi, thousands of farmers in Vietnam are left with nothing but debt, as their livestock, fish farms, and crops have been completely wiped out.

Nude paintings in Vietnam: Time for a 'revolution' in art

Many artists are steadfast in their commitment to nude art, despite ongoing prejudice. They continue to create and showcase their work, striving to elevate this genre of art.

Opportunities plentiful in international market: NTQ Solution

Opportunities always exist, even in a difficult market like Hong Kong (China), where some Vietnam’s technology firms have succeeded.

Tech firms help farmers sell tea via e-commerce

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung says that if farmers are accompanied by tech firms, tea production and distribution will improve, bringing higher profits to farmers.

VN to exploit seaweed reserves, a giant carbon reservoir

Vietnam’s total seaweed cultivation area, which is about 1 million hectares, is considered a vast new natural resource. People not only use seaweed to make medicines and food, but can also sell carbon credits at high prices.

When will HCM City have enough radiopharmaceuticals for cancer patients?

Ho Chi Minh City is currently facing a critical shortage of radiopharmaceuticals needed for PET/CT scans, crucial in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Vietnamese youth marry later, have fewer children

Vietnamese are marrying later and having fewer children, according to Pham Vu Hoang, deputy head of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) General Department of Population.

Welcoming film crews, localities see number of tourists soar 200%

The geographic locations used as settings in famous movies often become attractive destinations for tourists. However, while Thailand can receive 100 film crews each year, Vietnam receives only a modest number.

Debate sparks online over Miss Universe Vietnam 2024's educational background

The controversy surrounding the incomplete university education of Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen has resurfaced online. This follows a trend where several Vietnamese beauty queens have faced scrutiny over their academic backgrounds.

High tech is the answer in price competition with rivals

As cross-border competition is always fierce, domestic enterprises need to use high technology to win the price war.

Vietnam solar, wind power development proceeding slowly

Looking at what is happening with solar and wind power today, one would think that the goal of using renewable energy as the pillar of the power system in Vietnam is too ambitious.

Bank notes, letters from children, and VND1.001 trillion given to compatriots

Among the millions of donations sent to the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support storm- and flood-stricken people, there were many banknotes with small face value, piggybanks, and letters from children.

Breaking boundaries: Sophie Trinh’s intimate nude self-portraits exhibition

After six years of preparation, Sophie Trinh has unveiled a unique collection of nude self-portraits in Hanoi, pushing the boundaries of Vietnamese art. In this bold exhibition, she explores the depth of her emotions through her own body.

Man imports edible sheets of gold to make pricey mooncakes

Nguyen Vu Long, 36, in HCM City, imports 9999 sheet gold from Germany to make his mooncakes.

Experts highlight unusual features of Typhoon Yagi, the strongest in 30 years

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported several unusual characteristics of Typhoon Yagi, which rapidly intensified into a super typhoon and brought unprecedented damage to northern Vietnam.

Young Hanoian keeps traditional crafts alive

Ngo Quy Duc, a Hanoi native, is the founder of the "Return to the Village" project, which has helped many traditional craft villages promote and sell their products, expand their markets, and develop craft village tourism.

11th grade winner of IOT gold receives special message from his mother

Hoang Xuan Bach, an 11th grader at the High School for the Gifted in Natural Sciences under the University of Natural Sciences, has won gold at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

Breaking cultural norms: The artistic freedom of nude paintings

Though often misunderstood, the practice of nude art is a discipline rooted in centuries of artistic tradition. Modern Vietnamese artists are revisiting this art form, seeking to bridge the gap between creativity and cultural boundaries.