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Typhoon Kammuri kills at least two in Philippines

At least two people have been killed when Typhoon Kammuri landed in the Philippines on December 2 night, the country’s police said on December 3.

Exhibits at Cham Sculpture Museum on 100th anniversary

The Museum of Cham Sculpture in the central city of Da Nang has held a celebration to mark its 100th anniversary.

45 beauties enter Miss Universe Vietnam’s semi-final round

45 contestants have been selected, after the preliminary stages in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to compete in the semi-final round of the Miss Universe Vietnam on Dec. 3 in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa.

What does a $9 billion trade surplus mean for Vietnam?

The $9 billion trade surplus helps improve the foreign currency supply and consolidate the current account, but the amount is not entirely praiseworthy in the context of trade war.

Experts describe value of palace in Thai Binh

A recent international workshop held in the northern province of Thai Binh once again confirmed the value of Lo Giang Palace built during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400).

National orchestra and German artists to perform Beethoven’s masterpiece

Tenor Martin Lattke and soprano Steffi Lehmann from Germany will perform together with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra the ninth symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven in a concert scheduled for December 18 and 19.

Hanoi peach growers preparing for Tet

Growers in Hanoi are busy taking care of peach trees for the coming Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday.

HCM City has new plan to eliminate homelessness, begging on streets

Though HCM City has tried to take care of beggars and the homeless for years, many people continue to beg for money, saying they have had goods or cash stolen, or need to find their lost relatives, among other explanations. 

Healthcare sounds clarion call to start digital transformation

Vietnamese pharma firms are increasingly investing in technological innovations to shore up sustainable growth, while international health technology groups are racing to seize the gains from these trends.

Energy industry deepens sustainability footprint

The Vietnamese government has enacted long-term development orientations and a strategy for the power sector, including energy efficiency measures to ensure national energy security. 

Overprotection or privacy violation?

Last week, many people, especially parents, were shocked to hear the news that a 13-year-old girl in HCM City had tried to commit suicide by jumping from the 8th floor of an apartment building.

Young Mong people breathe new life into folk music

A group of young Mong people in Hanoi will perform a Mong folk song with a new arrangement at the Our Music project review on December 27.

Various activities to be held at Cultural Village to greet New Year 2020

The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is hosting myriad activities from December 1 to January 2, 2020 to greet New Year 2020.

Completing policies to ensure benefits for resettled people and immigrants

Taking care of accommodation for people in the planned areas is a matter of proper care, ensuring a balance between the effectiveness of the projects and the legitimate rights of the people.

 

Hanoi railway street among top 8 over-touristed sites

The Hanoi railway street, closed last month over safety concerns, is listed among the Top 8 destinations that were over-touristed in the last decade.

 

Managing online data on water drainage: radical solution to control flooding

Scientists in HCM City have successfully built an online system to manage water drainage, which is expected to help flood control in the city.

Christmas atmosphere on Hang Ma Street

As Christmas nears, colourful decorations have already been sold at various shops and stores along Hang Ma Street in Hanoi.

VN startups poised to develop strongly over next five years

Vietnam’s startup ecosystem could develop strongly over the next five years with venture capital and government assistance, Eddie Thai, general partner of the venture capital firm 500 Startups Vietnam, 

Visiting 500-year-old pottery making village of Thanh Ha

Over the past five centuries, locals in the ancient pottery village of Thanh Ha have kept their traditional method of making pottery - hand made and wheel thrown.

Quiet Hanoi and bustling Ho Chi Minh City on Black Friday 2019

During the Black Friday 2019 shopping season, Hanoi remained muted while Ho Chi Minh City shoppers were out in numbers.