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Rice cooking contest in Hanoi's Thi Cam village

On the 8th day of the first lunar month each year, Thi Cam village in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem district holds a rice cooking contest. 

Roots not forgotten as Vietnamese expats play a part in homeland’s development

Over the years, the community of more than 4.5 million Vietnamese people living abroad have become deeply assimilated into local political, economic, cultural and social life. 

 

Danang halts international conference licensing for coronavirus prevention

Authorities of the central city of Danang have halted the licensing of international conferences amid the coronavirus outbreak.

 

2019-nCoV impacts on economies of Vietnam and China

The service sectors of China as well as of Vietnam—including transport, accommodation, tourism, retail, hospitality and entertainment—will be hardest hit by the 2019-nCoV outbreak.

Two COVID-19 cases in Vinh Phuc show negative results for second time

Two cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the northern province of Vinh Phuc displayed negative results as they were tested for the second time on February 17, according to Director of Vinh Phuc Department of Health.

Lao nationals in Quang Nam granted Vietnamese citizenship

In late 2019, 20 Lao people living in the Tay Giang and Nam Giang border district of Quang Nam province were granted Vietnamese citizenship.

HCMC book street still open despite drop in customers due to coronavirus fear

The book street in Nguyen Van Binh Street in downtown HCM City is still open for local and international visitors despite of a 30 percent drop in the number of visitors due to coronavirus fears.

Vietnamese scientist uses food fibers to prevent bowel cancer

At the age of 30, Dr Tran Van Hung turned down a job opportunity in Japan and returned to Vietnam to work. He is the author of 16 SCI/SCIE articles published in Ranking Q1 international journals.

Vietnamese futsal team records resounding win over Malaga in Spain

The Vietnam futsal team enjoyed a thumping 6-2 victory over Spanish futsal side Malaga in a recently friendly fixture in Spain as part of the national team’s ongoing training camp ahead of the 2020 AFC Futsal Championship.

 

VN firms seek new raw material sources

Vietnamese companies, many of whom are facing a shortage of feedstock and raw materials as a result of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in China, have started looking at alternative sources.

 

Delivery franchises booming in Vietnam

Delivery units operating under the franchise mode have been expanding thanks to the strong development of e-commerce.

Coronavirus: Thousands queue for face masks in HCM City

Thousands of people queued for hours on Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Gian Thanh Street to buy face masks on February 16.

 

Hanoi’s biggest market quiet amid coronavirus fears

Hanoi’s biggest market at Dong Xuan is deserted amid fears of coronavirus.

Japan's economy shrinks at fastest rate since 2014

The world's third largest economy was hit by a sales tax rise, a destructive typhoon and weak global demand.

Coronavirus: Armed robbers steal hundreds of toilet rolls in Hong Kong

Toilet rolls have become hot property in the city due to a shortage from coronavirus panic-buying.

Coronavirus causes transport companies losses

Transport companies have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vietnam needs to find new rice markets to replace China: experts

Since the novel coronavirus (Covid-2019) epidemic will surely affect exports to China, diversifying markets is an urgent requirement for Vietnamese rice exporters, experts have said.

 

Citibank and INGbank to provide credit to Nhon Trach power projects

Citibank and INGbank will be in charge of arranging capital for the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants, according to a recent agreement signed between PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) and the two foreign banks.

 

Trading remains quiet amid risk concerns

Brokerage firms and market experts remain pessimistic about market trading this week as investors run out of supportive information while international stocks continue to be weighed down by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

New document released to regulate use of non-residential real estate

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has sent a document to local departments to regulate the use and certification of non-residential real estate projects.