Mekong Delta faces severe saltwater intrusion in March
The Mekong Delta region has been badly hit by saltwater intrusion. Experts have warned that the region will have to suffer prolonged drought and saline intrusion during the rest of this year’s dry season.
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Ancient town’s full moon festival named intangible heritage
The annual Nguyên Tiêu Festival on the 15th of lunar January in Hội An has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Ha Long Bay, Mu Cang Chai among most colourful places in the world
Vietnamese destinations Ha Long Bay and the Mu Cang Chai terraced fields during the ripening season have been selected as the most colourful destination in the world in 2023 following a vote conducted by travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
Hailstorm poured on Fansipan peak
A hailstorm accompanied by whirlwinds slammed on Fansipan peak in Sa Pa township in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai in the early morning of February 5, according to the provincial hydro-meterological station.
Vietnam expects to send 10,000 guest workers to RoK this year
Vietnam’s relevant agencies have stepped up training since mid-2022 in an effort to increase the number of workers sent to the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Vietnamese PM to pay official visits to Singapore, Brunei
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam will pay official visits to the Republic of Singapore and Brunei Darussalam from February 8-11.
In search of internal strength
Vietnam’s economy still relies heavily on the agro-forestry-fishery sector, as the trade surplus of this group accounted for over 75% of the national figure in 2022.
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Vietnam’s airports serve more than 9.8 million passengers in January
The credit growth puzzle
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State Audit official named as deputy minister of health
Egg coffee – the unforgettable taste of Hanoi
Coffee, enjoyed any time of the day, now comes in different variants. Of them, egg coffee in Hanoi is one of the most popular.
Transport Ministry asked to disburse huge public investment capital in 2023
The Ministry of Transport's Department of Planning and Investment Director Bui Quang Thai said the plan on disbursing VND94.14 trillion for projects with completed procedures has been determined.
Runner Chinh back on track for SEA Games
Sprinter Le Tu Chinh has been back in action after months of absence because of injury.
Women’s football season begins with two events in February
Woman footballers will take part in the National Women’s Cup to warm up for the World Cup later this year.
Multilateral diplomacy hoped to help Vietnam become modern industrial country by 2045
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has highlighted the role of multilateral diplomacy in realising the dream of building Vietnam into a modern industrial country by 2045.
Vietnam faces huge inflationary pressure in 2023: expert
The demand-pull and cost-push inflation will put pressure on the country's efforts to control inflation amid surging demand and strengthening of the US dollar which yields increased import prices.