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University research team makes rechargeable batteries out of rice husks

 A team of researchers and students at the HCM City University of Science have succeeded at making a prototype lithium-ion rechargeable battery from rice husks, a common agricultural waste in Vietnam.

 

Risking their lives everyday to deal with beggars

Nguyen Van Hai and his team are superheroes to the elderly and children who are forced to beg on the streets of Hanoi.

 

Farmers earn high incomes from VietGAP pineapples

Growing Tac Cau pineapple, a specialty fruit in southern Kien Giang province, under Vietnamese good agricultural practices (VietGAP), has offered high profits for farmers in Chau Thanh district’s Binh An commune.

Formation, development of Ha Thai lacquerware craft village

Ha Thai lacquerware is now enjoying a new vitality and has established a firm position among the famous craft villages in Vietnam, with most of its products being exported.

Documentary series on modern Vietnamese history to be aired

A television documentary series entitled Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh Era - A Television History will be aired on all national and local TV channels in Vietnam to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

 

Female scientist interested in rice varieties

Dr. Pham Thi Thu Ha is one of three Vietnamese scientists to receive L’Oreal – UNESCO for Women in Science Awards for her achievements and contributions to the community.

Twenty-four released from hospital after coronavirus check in Da Nang

A group of 24 people has been released from hospital after being quarantined for coronavirus at Da Nang’s general hospital, the city’s health department said in a statement on Wednesday.

 

Four shot dead at illegal cockfight

Four men have been shot dead after an argument broke out at an illegal cockfight.

 

Elevate VN's profile, fostering ties with all countries high on 2020 agenda: foreign minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh granted an interview to local media to share his thoughts on Vietnam’s foreign affair activities in 2019 and 2020.

 

Plan to restructure Gov't rolls out in 2020: Minister

A master plan to streamline the central Government by trimming down ministries will be developed and determined in 2020, according to Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan.

 

Hoa Binh preserves unique costume of Dao quan chet group

The northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh is home to two Dao ethnic minority groups, namely Dao quan chet and Dao tien.

CPI in January hits record high in recent 7 years

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in January hit a record high, up 1.23 percent over the previous month and 6.43 percent year on year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Bo Da Pagoda’s woodblocks on display in Bac Giang

Carved woodblocks bearing the Sutras of Zen Buddhism at Bo Da Pagoda in Viet Yen district, the northern province of Bac Giang are being showcased at an exhibition that opened in the pagoda on Jan 29.

What should be done to help Vietnamese businesses grow?

The health of businesses reflects the ‘health’ of the national economy. 

Red Book animals in danger, turtles threatened with extinction

Of hundreds of Red-Book wildlife species on sale nationwide, turtles are the most wanted species.

Vietnamese businesses struggle to protect their brands

Many Vietnamese famous brands have fallen into foreign hands or disappeared from the market.

Lang Son promotes folk music value

As peach blossoms flaunt their deep pink colour on the threshold of spring, the melodies of folk music are everywhere in all the hamlets in the northern province of Lang Son.

Singaporean outlet names Vietnam fastest growing digital economy

Vietnam is the fastest-growing digital economy in the region, largely due to investment inflow which is still on an unprecedented rise, The Business Times has reported.

Barriers keep foreign investors away from Vietnam’s high-tech parks

Experts suggest that to increase the attractiveness of the high-tech parks, together with effective special incentives, the high-tech parks should have a dynamic working environment, and modern and synchronous infrastructure.

The five bottlenecks that hinder Vietnam’s aviation industry

The biggest problem of the Vietnam’s aviation industry is overloading at airports, which affects service quality and flight safety.