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Vietnam proposes removing the name of Typhoon Linfa

Typhoon Linfa, the sixth storm in the East Sea this year, formed on October 9 and made landfall in the central region of Vietnam on October 11, causing great damage to local people.

Despite heavy fines, many Saigonese neglect rules on mask wearing

Ho Chi Minh City residents appear to be negligent in wearing masks in public to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

How will solar panels be used when their life cycle ends?

Most of the components used to make solar panels are recyclable. Expired solar panels will not be a danger if there are reasonable regulations and good technologies.

HBSO announce another concert celebrating Beethoven’s anniversary

On Saturday November 28 the HCMC Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present another evening celebrating the 250th anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven’s birth.

Electronics industrial clusters to be piloted

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has instructed localities to review and report on the development of industrial zones with investment projects in the electronics industry with a scale starting from US$20 million.

HCM City struggles to deal with abandoned rubbish containers

Authorities in HCM City are facing difficulties dealing with over 1,500 waste containers that have been left idle at the Cat Lai Port.

V.League 1 2021 season scheduled to start in mid-January

The 2021 season of the V.League 1 will begin on January 17, following an announcement made by the Vietnam Professional Football JSC (VPF) during a press conference held in Hanoi on November 20.

Real estate inventories see decline: ministry

Inventories in the real estate market have been on the decrease thanks to increasing liquidity, according to the Ministry of Construction (MoC).

SEA Games 31 to feature 40 sports, over 520 categories

The 31st Southeast Asian Games is expected to feature 40 sports and more than 520 categories, heard the second meeting of the Southeast Asian Games Federation Council which was held online on November 20.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends virtual G20 Summit

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has begun to attend the virtual G20 summit hosted by Saudi Arabia, which opened on November 21 (Vietnamese time), 

Vietnam, US agree to further cooperation in handling common challenges

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien on November 21 agreed that Vietnam and the US will continue cooperating in order to cope with common challenges,

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh holds talks with US Security Advisor

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on November 21 held talks with US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien, 

Nguyen Van Quyet crowned most valuable player of V.League 1-2020

Hanoi FC skipper Nguyen Van Quyet was named the most valuable player (MVP) of V.League 1-2020 during the V.League Awards 2020 in Hanoi on November 20.

Vietnam's English proficiency index continues falling

Vietnamese proficiency in using English has continued to drop this year, being listed among countries in the low-proficiency category.

Beauty queens shine in Ao Dai at Miss Vietnam 2020 finale

The finalists of the Miss Vietnam pageant were joined by the winners from previous years as they put their charming beauty on display in an Ao Dai, show during the contest’s final night held in HCMC on November 20.

Natural disasters cost Ca Mau province over 43 million USD

Drought, rains, inundation and landslides have cost Ca Mau province an estimated $43 million from the outset of the year, according to the provincial steering committee on natural disaster prevention, search and rescue.

Ox-eye daisies create marvelous scenery on Hanoi streets

As November draws to a close, the beauty of ox-eye daisies, also known as “Cuc hoa mi”, serves to transform streets throughout Hanoi into picturesque portraits that are perfect for a postcard.

Vietnam starts countdown to SEA Games 31

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hanoi People’s Committee on November 21 jointly held a ceremony to mark. Vietnam’s hosting the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) next year.

Vietnamese consumers increasingly embrace sustainability

Sustainability has been a growing topic of interest to Vietnamese consumers in recent years though awareness levels remain well below the global average.