Stepping out of their doors into the scorching heat last week, Hanoians choked on the foul smell of piles of trash left on the streets.

The capital city is home to thousands of ancient structures with huge historical and cultural value; however, nearly half of them are degraded or even facing imminent destruction because of ageing,

New forest fires have broken out in Quy Nhon City in Binh Dinh Province and Thua Thien-Hue Province as the heat wave continues in the central region.

Car sales rise sharply

Singaporean comedian Sam See, who is part of Asia’s new wave of stand-up comedians, will give a performance at Yoko Café on July 22.

Trieu Duc Huy, deputy director general of the National Centre for Water Resources Planning and Surveys speaks to the newspaper Youth on the need to preserve underground water resources in major urban areas throughout the country.

Thich Minh Tai, a 41-year-old nun, is gently lulling her adopted baby girl to sleep when the infant hears a small noise and suddenly starts.

Vietnam since early June has mobilized the entire society’s resources to reduce plastic waste. The country is striving to eliminate disposable plastics by 2025.

Many universities have enrolled students for general education, stirring a debate about whether this is legal.

Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 12.

Le Van Hien, kylin dance virtuoso and the head of Hien Long Duong Kylin Dance Club, has spent more than 29 years perfecting his craft and creating jobs for people who share his passion.

With her short hair and joyful smile, Nguyen Tieu Phuong looks young and active for a 46 year old.

In the last few weeks, a young woman was crowned champion of a talent contest, winning over the judges and inspiring thousands of viewers with her story.

Responding to the state’s call, private investors have poured money into renewable power projects, but problems remain.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a charming place that many want to explore.

Since June, Vietnam’s farm and seafood produce have had through official channels to enter China and meet stricter requirements. Despite this, China still remains Vietnam’s major export market.

Starting next year, minimum wage in the private sector will increase by 5.5 per cent after three-party negotiations between representatives of the State, employers and employees ended yesterday.

Urban heat islands in HCM City and other large cities in Vietnam are causing heat waves with some of the highest recorded temperatures ever in the country, affecting public health.

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Agency has initiated criminal proceedings against the director of Nhat Cuong Company, a major mobile phone dealer in Hanoi, for alleged money laundering.

If Vietnamese products are absent from large retail chains, domestic production will lose advantages in the home market, experts warn.