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Stunning national history museum offers heritage and more

The Vietnam National Museum of History stands as the top historical museums in the country with the most objects, including 110,000 documents and antiques dated back from the prehistoric time to 1945.

Mam tep chung thit, another feather in Hanoi's culinary cap

The fermented shrimp sauce has a sweet and fragrant flavour when roasted with mixed ingredients, including minced pork, garlic and ginger, that make the dish very enjoyable, he said.

Despite big losses, filling stations told to keep selling gasoline

Filling stations must sell gasoline at ceiling prices set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), though they are incurring big losses.

Fire-risk Hanoi karaoke bars call for help

Hundreds of karaoke parlors and bars in Hanoi have sent a group letter to the prime minister and concerned agencies calling for help so that they can resume services again after months of suspension due to fire safety issues.

Telecom carriers to buy more land optic-fiber cables to improve Internet connections

Mobile network operators have announced they are going to buy more capacity for land optic-fiber cable routes for international connections. This will improve Vietnam’s internet service quality.

Hanoi to 'give pavements back to pedestrians'

The pavements in Hanoi’s old residential quarter have been occupied by petty merchants and used as parking lots and retail premises for many years. As a result, pedestrians have to walk on the roadbeds.

EuroCham suggests Vietnam's visa waiver for all EU nations

EuroCham has proposed Vietnam expand its visa waiver program to all EU countries and offer a longer visa-free stay to attract European visitors, EuroCham said in its 14th White Book launched in Hanoi on February 16.

Unforgettable moments of northern border defence war in 1979

Young women transporting food, men enlisting in the army, a destroyed bridge, a tank of the enemy shot down... these are some of the images of the northern border defence war in 1979.

Vietnamese scientists win China-ASEAN innovation contest

A group of Vietnamese researchers has won the second prize of the 2022 China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (CAIEC) for their Brain Analytics project, AI software to detect Alzheimer disease by analysing MRI brain images.

Joint efforts needed to ensure sustainable development of real estate market: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 17 urged stakeholders in the real estate market, including the State, businesses, buyers and people, to join efforts for the safe, heathy and sustainable development of the market.

Domestic sugar under pressure on home turf

Domestic sugar producers have been facing mounting pressure in competition with imported sugar in recent years.

Vietnam needs a policy to promote pre-marital health tests

The Ministry of Health’s General Department of Population and Family Planning has coordinated with localities to implement pre-marital counseling and health examination in 63 cities and provinces since 2013.

HoREA proposes removing regulations on termination of apartment ownership

The HCM City Real Estate Association has proposed removing controversial regulations on apartment ownership termination in the draft revised laws relating to the real estate market.

Tonnes of cat meat of unclear origin found at Dong Thap slaughterhouse

Police in the southern province of Dong Thap have found four tonnes of frozen cat meat and hundreds of live cats without clear origin being kept at a local slaughterhouse.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 17/2023

Daklak auto testing center chief arrested

Vietnam enjoys boom in foreign visitor numbers

Despite the global tourism sector facing numerous difficulties, the year ahead is anticipated to witness outstanding growth in terms of the number of foreign arrivals to the nation, according to industry insiders.

Germany recognizes Vietnam's new passport, re-issues Schengen visa

Germany has recognized Vietnam's new passports that now include place of birth and has resumed the issuance of visas, C multi-year visas (Schengen Visa).

Steel prices escalate despite weak domestic demand

Domestic steel prices have increased for the fourth time over the last month, despite weak demand. This is attributed to higher input material prices in the world market.

Vietnamese cyclists prepare to defend their titles at SEA Games 32

Last year at the SEA Games 31 hosted in Vietnam, the team took home four golds and two silvers, a testament to the country's strength in cycling.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 17/2023

Industry-trade sector aims to reduce greenhouse gas emission by up to 30%