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Year in review: Top 10 sporting events

Undoubtedly 2020 has been a unique year in sport due to the majority of events being greatly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Travel agencies pledge to protect Vietnam’s wildlife

Representatives from 30 tour operators and travel agencies recently signed a pledge to support responsible tourism, nature conservation and wildlife protection during a training workshop at Cat Tien National Park.

Ao Dai designer presents new collection

Designer Minh Chau, who has been known for unique traditional Vietnamese longdress collections, presented his collection “Kim Lang” (Groom) for weddings at a catwalk show during the Vietnam International Fashion Week 2020.

New COVID-19 strain not yet found among legal immigrants in Vietnam

Vietnam has not yet detected the new strain of coronavirus that has spread in the UK among legal immigrants, a health official affirmed on December 25.

Vietnam in top five markets globally for cost efficiency

Vietnam is among the top five countries in the world in cost efficiency, according to ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions’ Total Workforce Index (TWI).

Street workout attracts young people in HCM City

It is easily seen young people practicing the street workout (roughly translated as street sport) such as Skateboard, Roller Sport, Parkour in parks or big pavements in HCMC's downtown areas in afternoons.

Vietnam succeeding in connecting ASEAN with UNSC: French diplomat

Vietnam has been very successful in connecting ASEAN with the UN Security Council (UNSC), Ambassador Nathalie Estival-Broadhurst, Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the UN, said.

Young H’mong man opens homestay on Ha Giang plateau

With just VND500,000, Sung Mi Phin went from Ha Giang to Sa Pa in Lao Cai to study English and learn how to make money from tourism.

VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 26

HCM City, Da Nang ready to welcome new year 2021 with assorted activities

Online scams become more common

Online scams have become more and more common in recent years, causing a great deal of anxiety in society.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 26

HCMC expects to welcome over 32 million local tourists next year

MM Mega Market Vietnam opens food wholesale & distribution center in HCM City

MM Mega Market Vietnam (MM) on December 24 inaugurated its food wholesale and distribution center - MM Food Service Hung Phu - at 9B Kha Van Can, Linh Dong Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s first AI Robot excites techies

Tri Nhan, the first robot built in Vietnam with artificial intelligence (AI), is expected to be the future of teaching. With the ability to do maths, solve problems, and even read poems, the robot could one day become a teaching assistant.

Quality breeds aiding rural families

Frequently hit by natural disasters, many households in the northern province of Nam Dinh have been able to have better livelihoods thanks to rearing groupers – a type of fishery product with high economic effectiveness – 

Vietnam puts focus on national defence and security

Major Le Van Cuong, former director of the Strategic Studies Institute under the Ministry of Public Security, talks to the Vietnam Government Portal about the importance of Vietnam having strong national defence and security.

Harvesting Dien grapefruit in Hanoi

In the final days of the year, locals are busy with harvesting Dien grapefruit to sell at the local market.

Report details stamping out of Bach Mai Hospital COVID-19 outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak at Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital was one of the most concerning outbreaks in Vietnam since the pandemic began.

Prime Minister: "Digital technology enterprises must pioneer in innovation"

At the National Forum on Developing Digital Technology Businesses 2020, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam read a letter from Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to the Vietnamese digital technology business community.

Why Vietnam’s outlook for 2021 looks bright?

The country is projected to grow 6.8% in 2021 on condition that the pandemic be contained.

In’t festival honours Vietnamese documentary

Documentary Lên Thành Phố (Making Our Place) has won the Best Next Gen Film award at the 2020 Better Cities Film Festival.