Vietnam currently has 33 provinces with high birth rates, including many economically developed localities.

Vietnamese-Canadian choreographer John Huy Tran and his troupe Urban Dance Group will stage his new contemporary dance titled Revival on November 28 and 29 at Dancenter Vietnam.

Typhoon Vamco gained strength early on November 14 on its way towards the central coast and is forecast to batter the region early on November 15, according to the National Centre of Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 13 agreed to lift bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

The 2nd Mekong-the Republic of Korea Summit and the 12th Mekong-Japan Summit took place via teleconference in Hanoi.

Exercising has become a new lifestyle in Vietnam with more and more people following a regular exercise regimen.

The ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2020, with the theme “Digital ASEAN: Sustainable and Inclusive”, was held in Hanoi on November 13 as part of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

Five airports in Vietnam have been closed ahead of Storm Vamco which is heading to the central region of the country, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam reported.

The 14th National Assembly’s 10th session convened the ninth working day in Hanoi on November 13, adopting four draft laws and two resolutions.

The Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) on Saturday will host a talk with musician Ngo Hong Quang, who aims to honour the values of Vietnamese music through contemporary work.

To build back better and greener post-COVID-19, it is significant to resort to innovative ideas and practices, heard an online event held on Wednesday which focused on innovation.

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage contemporary and classical ballets choreographed by Vietnamese and international artists at the HCM City Opera House on November 14.

Young people and students around the country are encouraged to participate in the HCM City Short Film Contest 2020, which was launched by the HCM City Cinematography Association with its partners this week. 

ASEAN 2020: Dialogue and cooperation for regional peace, stability, security

The launching ceremony of the akaBot platform – corporate process automation - was held by the Ministry of Information and Communications in Hanoi on Friday.

In the 2021 - 2030 period, it is necessary to renew thinking, accelerate institutional reform, and apply scientific and technological advances, innovation and digital transformation.

Provinces in the Mekong Delta speed up export of seafood

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Thailand Don Pramudwinai talked about issues discussed at the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings, held virtually from November 12-15, and the role of Vietnam as the ASEAN Chair in 2020.

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage on Sunday will hold a talk about nghê – a sacred animal that guards temples, communal houses in Vietnam. The talk is to honour the Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

Vietnam has recently incorporated a new section into its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)