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Vietnam releases special stamps to welcome SEA Games

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has released a special set of postage stamps to welcome the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) due to take place in Vietnam this May.

SEA Games 31 media press center gets ready

Workers are putting the finishing touches on the Media Press Center (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) to serve local and foreign reporters who will cover stories at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Politburo Resolution: New cities to be built within Hanoi capital

The Politburo has issued a fresh Resolution which will allow Hanoi to explore the possibility of building new cities from its existing districts over the coming years to take full advantage of the capital’s development potential.

Vietnam coffee exports hit three-year record high

Following impressive growth recorded in the first quarter, Vietnamese coffee exports are projected to continue increasing moving into the second quarter thanks to abundant supply sources and incentives from numerous free trade agreements (FTAs).

First group of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 deployed to Abyei

The first group of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 arrived at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on May 5, according to the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

Coal miners expect good year on higher demand, rising prices

Coal mining enterprises are bullish about their business operations on high coal demand, after positive results in the first quarter of 2022 with many exceeding targets.

‘Blue-beret’ doctors bring Vietnamese spirit to Africa

In was late April. Major Doctor Bui Thi Thu Trang of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology under the Central Military Hospital 108 was busy with her private work before leaving for Africa to perform duties, slated for mid-May 2022.

Inflationary pressures stalking national economy

Vietnam is being warned of an inflation increase this year due to great pressure on rising prices of commodities used for domestic production, affecting consumption recovery and growth.

First lotus festival to feature 200 lotus-made dishes in Vietnam

A lotus festival, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is scheduled to take place in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap between May 19 - 21, which is expected to set a record of 200 lotus-made dishes.

New general education program: 11 textbooks for one subject

In the 2022-2023 academic year, 10th graders will study fine arts with a set of 11 textbooks.

New debt scheme aims to ensure sufficient loans

With a fresh scheme on public debt management over the next two years approved, Vietnam is expected to continue enjoying support from the international community.

Nui Thung: the angel eye of the mountain in Cao Bang

Located in the middle of a beautiful valley in the border district of Tra Linh, Angel Eye Mountain, locally known as Nui Thung, is a favourite place for camping activities of young people in the northern Cao Bang Province.

April holiday sees 1.1 million air passengers, trillions of dong in revenue

The number of air passengers during the April holiday increased sharply, but it was still lower than the same period last year. The top three localities received 2 million travelers and earned revenue of VND4 trillion

Schedule of SEA Games 31 events announced

The Organising Committee for the 31st Southeast Asian Games has announced the details of the schedule and venues of competitions within the regional biggest sports event held in Vietnam this month.

Should real estate credit be tightened?

While agreeing that real estate credit can be tightened, experts warn that if the credit ‘valve’ is locked in an extreme way, the property market will stagnate, thus harming the economy.

Roasted bee pupae: A starter to get the taste buds buzzing

A visit to midland and mountainous regions this season offers a golden chance for people to try the roasted pupae of forest bees.

UK helps Vietnam fulfill national target for English proficiency by 2025

The British Council’s English Programs are designed to have lasting and meaningful impacts on education systems in countries such as Vietnam

Mixed profit targets for VN rubber businesses despite price hikes

Both global synthetic and natural rubber prices are on an upward trend, but not all businesses in the industry are enough confident to set higher profit targets for this year.

Corporate bonds: from words to action

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc has been sending messages about the development of the capital market, following the Government’s conference last week.

Wholesale reform on climate agenda

Following its strong international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is about to promulgate a hallmark new strategy on climate change response, meaning great pressure to develop many industrial sectors.