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Seasonal organic rice revival in Mekong Delta

According to the analysis by QY Research published in 2020, the total value of global organic rice exports in 2018 was US$1.5 billion.

Focus on transport infrastructure development is sound solution for Hanoi's urban planning

Building transport infrastructure is hoped to help Hanoi's outskirts areas develop and create the potential for modern urban development as there is less and less land available in the inner city.

Nearly 60 million subscribers only use voice and message services nationwide

Nearly 60 million mobile phone subscribers in Vietnam are using only voice and message services reported the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Why does Vietnam not develop airports en masse?

Following numerous requests made by localities nationwide to the Ministry of Transport about their desire to build airports, concerns have been raised by the public and economic experts regarding their feasibility and economic efficiency.

Passenger plane makes U-turn due to smoke

A passenger plane en route to Con Dao island in southern Vietnam was forced to return to Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport on March 14 after smoke was detected.

Institutional revolution driving digital transformation in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the pioneering countries in building a national digital transformation programme, with the three main pillars of digital government, digital economy, and digital society.

Int’l watercolour painting exhibition opens in HCM City

The International Watercolour Painting Exhibition “Arts and Peace” has opened at the Ho Chi Minh City-based Vietnam Watercolor Art.

HCMC’s population forecast to reach 13-14 million by 2040

HCMC is expected to become a financial and service center of the Asia-Pacific region with a population of 13-14 million by 2040 and 16 million by 2060.

Large pink bull in HCM City captivates locals

A large pink bull in Cu Chi District, HCM City has been captivating many locals due to its unusual pink skin colour.

Visiting a toy figurine village

Xuan La village in Hanoi’s Phu Xuyen district has long been famous for making “to he”, or toy figurines, a traditional toy made from rice powder, and remains the only village in Vietnam doing so.

Teaching German and Korean languages a good move: educator

Nguyen Quoc Binh, former Principal of Hanoi-based Viet Duc High School, speaks on the positive side of teaching school pupils the Korean and German languages

Long-term economic solutions needed to cope with pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to have serious impacts on a global scale and may only be eliminated in four to five years, experts have said Vietnam needs long-term policies to cope.

 

Hue City plans to restore teaching of household arts at school

Domestic science is a school subject about life skills, cultural understanding and historical traditions of the nation which aims to preserve the beauty of Hue culinary culture for students.

Over 10,000 people get AstraZeneca shots with no serious side-effects

As many as 10,041 Vietnamese people have received AstraZeneca vaccine shots since the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign was launched on March 8, and no serious side-effects have been reported, according to the Ministry of Health.

Polluted Dong Nai River basin needs co-ordinated clean-up

Concerted efforts are needed by Ho Chi Minh City and the 10 provinces in the Dong Nai River basin to improve management of water resources and protect the environment, experts have said.

Gold laminating and gilding in Kieu Ky village recognised as national heritage

Kieu Ky gold laminating craft village in Gia Lam district, Hanoi, has a history of about 300 years.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 14

Vietnam records no new COVID-19 cases on March 14 morning

Third conference held to discuss sustainable development of Mekong Delta

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked about a new strategic viewpoint involving eight “Gs” on the development of the Mekong Delta while chairing a conference in Can Tho city on March 13.

Expected structure of deputies of 15th National Assembly

Resolution 1185/NQ-UBTVQH14 by the National Assembly’s Standing Committee dated January 11, 2021 adopted the expected number, structure and composition of the 15th National Assembly deputies.