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HCM City told to centre development around transport

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a strategic solution that could help HCM City address its current challenges and develop a sustainable transport network, which would help create a smart and liveable city, 

VN needs policies to develop agricultural land market

Vietnam was in urgent need of policies to develop a transparent and sustainable agricultural land market to attract more investment in the farming...

Veteran musician Nguyen Van Ty dies at 94

Musician Nguyen Van Ty, a member of Vietnam Musicians’ Association, passed away yesterday afternoon in HCM City after a long illness. He was 94 years old.

Apple looking to move AirPods production to Viet Nam

Apple’s bestselling wireless earphones, AirPods, could be soon manufactured in Viet Nam, as component suppliers look to expand away from their...

Bubble tea wave is over, it's time for lemon tea chains

As drinking bubble tea is no longer fashionable, the profit from bubble tea shops is on the decrease. Investors are rushing to open lemon tea shops instead.

Lao FM commits support to Vietnam to fulfill role next year

Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has affirmed that the Party, State, Government and people of Laos will do their best to help Vietnam fulfill its role of ASEAN Chair 2020 and non-permanent member of the UNSC for the 2020 – 2021 tenure.

Vietnam fully implements international treaties on climate change

Vietnam is considered a responsible country in implementing international treaties on combating climate change, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh has said.

New music videos highlight youth and love

Youth and love are the themes for music videos (MV) that have been released this month to welcome New Year.

Vietnam gear up for the AFC U23 Championships

The U23 Vietnam team are gearing up for the upcoming 2020 AFC U23 Championships finals to be held from January 8 to 26 next year.

Application platform for online newspapers, magazines makes debut

Appnews Vietnam, an application platform for online newspapers and magazines, was officially launched at a ceremony held in Hanoi on December 26.

Vietnam cautious about opening aviation market to foreigners

The Prime Minister has agreed to raise the maximum foreign ownership ratio in Vietnam’s aviation enterprises by 4 percent only.

National Book Awards 2019 honour scientific works

Outstanding books and collections of Vietnam were honoured at a ceremony held last night at Vietnam's national radio station Voice of Vietnam.

EC recognises Vietnam's improvements in combating IUU fishing

The European Commission’s (EC) inspection delegation has acknowledged recent improvements made by Vietnam in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).

PM commits more incentives for SMEs

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated that the Government will create more favourable conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which now account for 90 percent of the total in the country.

A lookback at achievements of Vietnamese beauties in international pageants

Following Vietnam being ranked eighth in Missosology’s global beauty ranking, down from fifth position last year, let’s take a look back at the achievements of Vietnamese beauties at international pageants in 2019.

Pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake to be officially operational

The pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding areas in downtown Hanoi will be put into operation from January 1, 2020, after three years of trial operation.

Vietnam invests over 500 million USD abroad in 2019

Vietnam’s total investment abroad was estimated at 508.14 million USD in 2019, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Typhoon Phanfone enters East Sea

Typhoon Phanfone, with winds near its eye reaching 135 km per hour, has entered the East Sea.

Hanoi gears up to open 51 spring flower markets for Tet

A total of 51 spring flower markets are set to be opened throughout Hanoi for the purpose of shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment for guests to enjoy in the buildup to the Lunar New Year or Tet.

Dien grapefruit in HCM City sees price rise ahead of Tet

With Tet just around the corner, pots containing dien grapefruit can be spotted on sale along the roads of residential area in Ho Chi Minh City with prices ranging from VND50 to VND100 million per pot.