An event themed “Vietnam - EU joining hands for a clean environment” took place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on May 12.

Amid rising tensions in the Red Sea and the EU’s commitment to remove tariffs, there’s a promising opportunity for Vietnam’s shrimp exports to Europe, albeit with strict conditions ahead.

Chad Kubanoff, 37, an American chef, believes that Hai Phong spicy bread is the most delicious Vietnamese sandwich, followed by milk-dipped, pork skin and braised beef sandwiches.

Only slight order number improvements and enterprise confidence sentiment mean it may be difficult for the country to hit its desired growth goals this year.

Semiconductor technology has been a popular training major in recent years, according to Pham Nguyen Hai from the Faculty of Physics under the Hanoi University of Natural Sciences.

Localities across the country are undertaking activities to develop the carbon credit market.

A Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) survey has found that businesses try to exert influence on development planning through many unofficial ways.

The United States is considering recognizing Vietnam’s market economy status that will enable the local economy to elevate its role internationally, and remove barriers to trade cooperation and investment attraction.

Tourism companies are adapting to meet the rising trend of green travel, which is increasingly appealing to travellers, especially those from developed nations.

The National Assembly is currently seeking opinions on the draft Law on Road Traffic and Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, expected to be reviewed and passed at the upcoming 7th session.

Vietnam is forecast to see more than usual extreme weather events in 2024, including heatwaves and hailstorms, as climate change continues to have an impact.

Starting from June 1, the one-stop-shop departments at all levels in Hanoi will implement cashless payment solutions for fees and charges associated with administrative procedure applications.

Cautious optimism as Vietnam’s car market shows tentative signs of growth, which is expected to improve even more with new government policies to support the sector.

Forty members of the forum of overseas Vietnamese (OV) women in Europe have for the first time attended the Global Summit of Women, which opened in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday (local time).

Hoang Minh Ly, a doctor at the National Cancer Hospital was crushed by a giant glass window falling from the second floor of The Coffee House in Thai Ha, Hanoi.

The cause of the explosion was due to the steam boiler and compressed gas cylinder having safety certificates expired, but the company did not conduct re-inspections as required, still put them into operation and production.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a plan to support the study, restoration, and preservation of ethnic minorities’ intangible cultures which are at risk of falling into oblivion.

A Vietnamese sea and island festival will be held in Vung Tau city of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on a large scale for the first time, said organisers at a press conference on May 10.

Hungarian violinist Maestro Vilmos Oláh is due to perform his renowned pieces and hold an exchange with young Vietnamese artists in Hoi An city on May 11.

Cinema lovers nationwide will have the chance to watch Japanese movies wherever they are through the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Online, scheduled to get underway from June 5 to July 3.