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Saline intrusion in Mekong Delta forecast to be severe during Tet

A severe period of saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta due to lower water levels upstream is expected to fall from February 8 to 16 as Vietnam celebrates the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Consumers warned about unsafe food ahead of Tet

As the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches, food to celebrate the big occasion is in high demand, with homemade food most popular as it reminds people of their family's cooking.

Vietnam takes advantage of FTAs to enjoy trade surplus with markets globally

Last year’s export growth of 6.5% can be viewed as a bright spot in the nation’s economic picture, with this growth being attributed to the signing of a number of free trade agreements (FTAs).

Ho Chi Minh City decorated to prepare for Tet

To welcome in the Lunar New Year of 2021 - The Year of the Buffalo - Ho Chi Minh City has decorated the city’s gateways with colourful flowers and different mascots. 

Hai Van Tunnel 2 - Pride of Vietnam’s construction sector

One of the country’s key traffic projects, the Hai Van Tunnel 2 completed after 45 months of construction. 

Vietnam beauty forecasted to be in top 10 of Miss World 2021

Vietnamese representative Do Thi Ha has been forecasted to make the top ten of Miss World 2021, according to Missosology Magazine.

State Audit detects misspending of over US$15 billion in 2016-20

State audit activities have been essential in perfecting legal framework, making great contribution to the fight against corruption and waste.

Teacher in remote area honored for dedication to improve educational facilities

For the last 26 years working as an upland teacher, Truong Thi Nhuong, a teacher at Tan Thanh Primary and Secondary School in Ha Giang province, spent 23 years working in remote branches.

Vietnam introduces anti-fake news website

The Ministry of Information and Communications has organized an inauguration ceremony for a website http://tingia.gov.vn/ that will receive complaints against and publicize fake news.

“LiveSpace Vietnam” to boost international exchange for young Vietnamese artists

LiveSpace Vietnam, a music project aimed at discovering new talents initiated by the by the French Cultural Centre-L’Espace in collaboration with Monsoon Music Festival and a number of organisers, has been launched in Hanoi.

Tourists rush to northern commune to snap photos with snow

Many tourists have spent millions of VND over recent days travelling to Y Ty commune in Bat Xat district of Lao Cai province in order to experience snow for the first time in their life.

Village earns billions of VND a year from flower cultivated for over a century

Farmers in Nghia Trai hamlet in Tan Quang commune in Hung Yen province have been growing cuc chi (Chrysanthemum indicum), used for herbal medicine and tea, for hundreds of years.

Vietnam economy set to bounce back in 2021

Vietnam is well-positioned to revive its economy this year due to a boost in private investment and exports, experts told a forum in HCM City on Monday.

 

VN suspends inbound flights from UK and South Africa to prevent new coronavirus variant

The transport ministry officially stops licensing flights from countries and territories where new Covid-19 variant is reported.

Vietnam cracks down on poaching of migratory birds

The Biodiversity Conservation Agency is completing a draft directive on strengthening the management of migratory birds in Vietnam for submission to the Prime Minister for approval.

Vietnam completes digitisation of terrestrial television broadcasting

The Ministry of Information and Communications on January 11 announced the completion of the scheme on the digitisation of the transmission of terrestrial television broadcasting in line with the prime minister’s Decision No.2451-QD-TTg.

Special gifts for teachers of IMO medalists

Each student winning medals at the 2020 IMO (International Mathematical Olympiad) received one more medal to give to his or her teacher.

Hanoi to revitalise traditional Tet space in Old Quarter

A wide range of cultural activities will take place throughout Hanoi’s Old Quarter from February 6, or the 25th day of the 12th lunar month, as part of celebrations for Tet (Lunar New Year).

Vietnam reiterates commitment to common efforts against terrorism

Vietnam re-affirmed its commitment to joining common efforts of the international community in the fight against terrorism at a virtual open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on January 12.

Vietnam green-lights Anheuser-Busch InBev-SAB Beer merger

Anheuser-Busch InBev and SAB Beer announced their merger in Viet Nam on January 12 following the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.