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ASEAN 2020: online meetings save travel, organisations costs

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and General Secretary of the National ASEAN 2020 Committee Nguyen Quoc Dung spoke of the organisation of the upcoming 36th ASEAN Summit as well as topics to be tabled for discussion at the meeting, 

Breathtaking beauty of Vietnam's Northwestern region

With its breathtaking landscapes and distinctive culture, northwestern region captures hearts of people with wanderlust.

Fruit exports to China down, Vietnam pins hopes on Japan, India

Vietnam’s litchi can now be exported to the Japanese market, and dragon fruit to India.

Concert to celebrate COVID-19 frontline workers

Vietnamese singers and composers will take part in Khi Ta Sống (When We Come Alive) concert in HCM City on June 27 to celebrate frontline workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Europe and Vietnam draw ties together at time of dire need

The overwhelming positive vote of the Vietnamese National Assembly on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) confirms the strong Vietnamese commitment

Thoughts of an American living in HCM City during COVID-19

Christopher Otis, an American living in HCM City who works as a teacher, photographer, and geographer, feels pride in Vietnam being his second home, in order to explain his emotions 

Vietnamese consumers turn to online shopping amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Criteo recently unveiled the results of its research analysing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the e-commerce landscape.    

Hanoi to build new bridge over Duong River

The Hanoi Department of Transport has reported to the municipal People's Committee about the Ministry of Transport's project on building a new Duong Bridge (Duong Bridge No 2) over Hanoi's Duong River.

Vietnamese photographer wins place in 50 best photos of #Green2020

Local photographer @alexcao has been named among the 50 best photos to feature in the #Green2020 contest following its launch by the app Agora.

Foreign-invested enterprises hopeful about plans to list shares on bourse

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), suggesting solutions to help the stock market overcome the Covid-19 crisis, has once again proposed allowing foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) to list on the bourse. 

Tasty takeovers sorely lacking as 2020 continues to frustrate

Merger and acquisition deals in Vietnam’s food and beverages arena in the first five months of this year were inevitably subdued due to global slowdowns across the board.

Ministry of Education and Trainning develops standard for universities

The Ministry of Education and Training is to implement the Vietnam National Qualifications Framework (VQF).

Boy lauded for clearing trash from clogged drains in southern Vietnam

A boy in Long Thanh District, the southern province of Dong Nai, has been widely praised after a clip of him clearing trash from a clogged storm drain on June 16 went viral on social media.

Japanese language centre founded in central Vietnam

The first Japanese language studies and culture research faculty in the central and Central Highlands region has been set up at the Da Nang-based Dong A College, providing human resource education and co-operation between Vietnam and Japan.

In Vietnam, M&A 'wave' strong in Covid-19 crisis

Many companies have been sold during the COVID-19 crisis due to lack of capital and longterm financial durability.

Hanoi endures second heat wave, temperatures drop in HCM City

Regions throughout northern and central Vietnam, including Hanoi, continued to endure a hot spell for the second time this year with temperatures in some places reaching 42 degrees Celsius, 

Thousands enthusiastic about Yoga Day in Ha Long

Up to 3,000 yogis took part in a co-performance in Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 21 to celebrate the sixth International Yoga Day.

Quang Ninh thermal power plant accused of causing air pollution

Quang Ninh Province People's Committee was asked to investigate the case where many households accuse a local thermal plant of causing air pollution.

Local outlets of Zara possibly subject to major restructuring by Inditex

Losses following COVID-19 caused Zara's parent company Inditex to close many of its fashion shops, and both Vietnamese Zara outlets could be included.    

HCM City gang gets caught after robbery

A gang of bandits who stole more than VND35 billion (US$1.5 million) in HCM City has been arrested thanks to tip-offs from the public, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Monday.