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Thang Long Imperial Citadel - the lost treasure

Since the meaningful historical relics were unveiled, the entire ruins of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel have been well preserved and introduced to the public.

Technology empowers people with disabilities

Twenty-two people with visual impairments are attending a digital business training and coaching course for four months in Hanoi to help them adapt to the fourth industrial revolution and co-exist with COVID-19.

Few construction works are green

Only 155 construction works have been certified as green as of Q3 2020, according to IFC, a modest number compared with other Southeast Asian countries and the rest of the world.

Vietnam promotes conservation and protection of wetlands

The establishment of two new wetland protected areas (WPAs) – Thai Thuy WPA in Thai Binh and Tam Giang-Cau Hai WPA in Thua Thien-Hue, were seen as positive major outcomes 

Vietnam emerged among world’s largest market for wind power development

Across the first half of 2020, the government approved an additional 91 wind energy projects, onshore and offshore, with a total capacity of over 7GW.

Contemporary dance presented at Japan Foundation Center

A contemporary dance entitled IntraStorm will debut at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam at 7.30pm on Sunday.

Apps, technology use improve traffic management in HCM City

HCM City aims to improve traffic order and safety and reduce the number of traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries by 5 per cent by 2025, the chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong, has said.

Early Christmas atmosphere on Hanoi streets

These days, it is easy to see the Christmas atmosphere on lots of streets in Hanoi.

Da Lat’s first opera house opens

The Da Lat Opera House, the first concert theatre in the  resort city of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, will open next week.

Ministry drafts new regulation, tightens control over multi-level marketing activities

Though the number of MLM (multi-level marketing) businesses has decreased, the revenue of these businesses has risen rapidly. Disguised MLMs are still challenging management agencies.

Da Nang fishermen celebrate big post-storm catches

Fishermen in Danang City and other provinces have returned with bountiful catches after the recent storms ravaged the central region.

Vietnam to legalize use of sparklers as Tet approaches

Using sparklers is long-lasting habit of people in Vietnam, mostly on the biggest holiday – Tet.

Policy on condotel transfer could be exploited for illegal profit

According to the Ministry of Construction (MOC), the purchase and sale of condotels must observe the laws on real estate because condotels are considered a kind of construction work.

Late artist Hoang Van’s music by goes online

Songs and music pieces by late musician Hoang Van, a leading composer of Vietnam’s revolutionary music in the 1950s and 60s, are featured on the website www.hoangvan.org.

Thien Long wins Vietnam Value award for the third time in a row

Despite difficulties caused by the Covid-19 epidemic and natural disasters, Thien Long Group has been honored with the Vietnam Value 2020 award by the Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Two foreigners detained for robbery in HCM City

Police in HCM City have arrested two Pakistani men for being accused of robbing a local shop last month.

Defender Hau suffers knee injury

Defender Doan Van Hau of Hanoi FC has suffered a recurrence of a right knee injury and needs about three months to recover, his club has confirmed.

Life in HCM City amid Covid-19 spread

Covid-19 prevention regulations in HCM City have been more tightly applied following the city’s new domestic infections.

Vietnam among countries deploying 5G early

The three largest mobile network operators have deployed 5G, adding Vietnam to the list of the countries commercializing 5G early.

Canadian shares unforgettable experience in Vietnam since onset of COVID-19

Canadian-based CBC News has recently published a story about Sabrina Pinksen, a woman from the small town of Wild Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada, who finds her experience living in Vietnam on the outset of COVID-19 unforgettable.