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New roads to link to northern mountains

Two new roads will be built connecting the northern mountainous region with Hanoi, Ministry of Transport said on Thursday.

Transport minister find reasons for toll booth delays

The Ministry of Transport has been asked to look at collective and individual responsibilities for delays to the implementation of electronic toll collection (ETC) project.

Drunk youngsters pose risk to society

Doctors have warned of rising alcohol consumption among adolescents, posing a risk to their health and social order.

Scientific research: spending is high, but results are few

Universities and local authorities spend big money on scientific research, but the results remain unclear.

Vietnamese nationwide celebrate Kitchen Gods’ Day

As the most important festival in Vietnamese culture, Tet (Lunar) New Year retains many traditions that have been passed down for generations, one of which is the rituals performed on Kitchen Gods’ Day.

Vietnamese, Chinese top leaders hold phone talks

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong talked over the phone with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on January 16, on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year festival and the 70th anniversary of Vietnam-China diplomatic ties.

Tiger trafficker sentenced to 6 years in prison

The People’s Court of Hanoi on Wednesday sentenced Nguyen Huu Hue to six years in prison for illegally trafficking seven frozen tiger cubs.

Economists warn GDP growth target a challenge

Vietnam's economy experienced good economic results in 2019, but it will be a challenge to repeat the strong growth this year.

 

Int’l, NGOs meet ahead of Lunar New Year festival

A gathering of diplomatic representative agencies, international and foreign non-governmental organisations was held in Hanoi on January 16, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year festival.

Majority of groups, corporations fulfil 2019 targets

A majority of groups and corporations fulfilled 2019 targets assigned by the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC), heard a conference in Hanoi on January 16.

US Ambassador releases carps to see off Kitchen Gods

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink on January 15 performed the Vietnamese traditional New Year ritual of releasing carps into a lake to bid farewell to the Kitchen Gods at Kim Lien pagoda in Hanoi.

Vietnam proposes 14 initiatives for ASEAN 2020

Luong Hoang Thai, director of the Multilateral Trade Policy Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, speaks about Vietnam's initiatives for ASEAN 2020.

 

Chrysanthemum season in full bloom in Khanh Hoa

Thanks to favorable weather, chrysanthemum fields in Khanh Hoa province are in full bloom, ready for the Lunar New Year festival. Locals are excited and looking forward to a bumper crop.

Driver calling service for drinkers becomes more popular

A new law that bans people from driving after they have consumed alcohol has sparked a start-up idea that involves a driver turning up to take the intoxicated customers home in their own vehicle.

Kitchen Gods ceremony a tradition of Tet

The Vietnamese traditional New Year (Tet) festival actually begins on the 23rd of the last month of the lunar year, which falls on January 17 this year, with the “Ong Cong - Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) ritual.

Only 2 percent of startups are 'real' startups: experts

The others are just companies following traditional business models with a bit of innovation.

Vietnam lose to DPRK, out of AFC U23 Championship

Vietnam lost to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) 1-2 in their last group game on January 16, thus out of the ongoing 2020 AFC U23 Championship.

ETF capital expected to increase, affect the stock market

The newly set indexes, plus the possibility of the market upgrading, have led observers to believe that ETF will attract foreign capital.

Tet Weekender features local and international DJs

The Lighthouse will host a two-night music performance called “Tết Weekenders” featuring local and international musicians on Lunar New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year Day (January 24 and 25).

Vietnam identifies underage drinking problem

Experts have raised warnings over underage drinking in Vietnam as well as the consequences.