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Vietnam's ready to assume seat on UN Security Council

Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN, talks about the preparations and challenges the country is facing during its two-year seat on the UN Security Council starting January 1.

Get down and groove to the Third Dimension!

The immersive world of Virtual Reality (VR) gaming is attracting hordes of kids and teenagers to gaming centres in HCM City. 

Air pollution warnings upset students’ schedules

Hanoi parents are concerned about the notice that their children will not go to school on days of serious pollution.

2019 – Successful year for Vietnam tourism

Vietnam’s tourism industry took off and flourished in 2019, making onto various lists as one of the most attractive destinations worldwide.

To Day blossoms brighten up Mu Cang Chai mountainous area

The pinkish hue of To Day flower or wild peach blossom in the mountainous Mu Cang Chai has bewitched visitors.

Student streamlining – a must in 4.0 era

Career guidance is believed to be important in the new era which aims to create human resources who meet the changing requirements of the labor market.

After SEA Games, swimmer Trieu hits open waters

It was wavy and windy when Tran Tan Trieu looked around Subic Bay. Not an ideal day for a swim, but he still comfortably won the men’s 10km swimming at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines in December.

Bamboo Airways to sell shares to foreign investors

Economists are concerned that Bamboo Airways' sale of shares to foreigners could affect national security.

Chemical engineer finds massage the secret to sap

A young chemical engineer in HCM City has touched upon a way to extract edible sap, or honey, from otherwise worthless nipa palms.

You only live once: CEO quits MBA to launch start-up

You only live once has always been Tran Nguyen Le Van's favourite saying.

 

Dollar billionaires and hot competition in the banking sector in 2019

Two dollar billionaires in the banking sector emerged in 2019, which also witnessed competition that led to big changes in the economy.

Co Chat silk village keeps thread alive

Nam Dinh, a rice-growing province in northern Vietnam, has more than 70 craft villages. Co Chat silk village in Truc Ninh district is one of the best known.

Wild Himalayan cherry blossoms brighten Da Lat

Wild Himalayan cherry blossoms have been blooming along streets of Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, luring visitors to the city.

Tay Tuu flower blossoms herald Lunar New Year

With the Lunar New Year 2020 few weeks away, local farmers in Tay Tuu flower village in Hanoi is ready for the busiest season of the year

Land prices escalate in some localities, ‘bogus’ projects break out

The real estate market was lackluster last year. The land fever in early 2019 was followed by a sharp decline in supply and the number of transactions.

Tet bonuses in many provinces, cities to be higher than last year

Workers in HCM City and many provinces will get 1-5 per cent higher Tet (Lunar New Year) bonuses than last year, according to labour authorities.

Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities in pictures

Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, a must-see destination in Hue Imperial City, is a place preserving tens of thousands of unique artifacts, mostly related to the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945).

Vietnam manufacturing, processing industry drives economic growth

The manufacturing and processing industry drove economic growth in 2019 with production volume increasing 11.29 per cent over the previous year.

First signs of spring beauty spotted on Hanoi streets

With just over three weeks to go until the Lunar New Year (Tet), many streets across Hanoi can be seen bearing festive decorations such as colourful bulbs, flowers, and numerous slogans.

Ministry of culture announces logo of ASEAN Year

The official logo of the ASEAN Year 2020 has been announced, incorporating the image of a lotus – the national flower of Vietnam. The logo will be used at all activities and events of ASEAN this year.