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Electricity projects progressing slowly, Vietnam warned of power shortage

An electricity shortage did not occur in 2010-2019, but it may face a problem in 2021-2025 as a series of electricity generation projects have been going slowly.

Children's books by famed late author reprinted

Three books for children by late author Vo Quang of Quang Nam Province, a leading writer of contemporary literature between the 1940s and 1960s, have been reprinted by the Kim Đồng Publishing House. 

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia September 12

SARS-CoV-2 testing possible for those wishing to go abroad

A visit to Hanoi’s largest bonsai market

The bonsai garden owned by Mr. Dang Hong Son in Thanh Tri District is considered the largest of its kind in Hanoi, with nearly 1,000 unique bonsai trees of over 100 species from many regions throughout the country. 

HCM City restores polluted canals one by one

The 10-kilometre Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal running through districts 1, 3, Tan Binh, Phu Nhuan, and Binh Thanh in HCM City has become a popular place for sightseeing, taking photos and doing exercises.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 12

Vietnam recovery prospects brightest in Southeast Asia: ICAEW

Khanh Van makes debut in French fashion magazine

Khanh Van, Miss Universe Vietnam 2019, has been featured in a photoshoot in the September edition of French fashion publication Vertiqlè Magazine.

Traditional Vietnamese dishes are made from clay

Miniature models, including bowls of Pho, noodle soup, and bread, have gone on sale at a souvenir shop in Hanoi, proving to be popular among visitors due to their production from clay by a young girl.

Businesses complain about harassment from the press

When asked if reporters were threatening their businesses in order to receive advertising in their newspapers, a number of businesspeople said there "have been numerous such cases".

Vietnamese players in top 50 world badminton rankings

Vietnam’s No. 1 badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh was ranked 50th in the world in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings in September.

Transport Ministry orders agencies speed up land clearance for expressway

The Ministry of Transport recently ordered relevant agencies and localities to speed up land clearance to hand over land for the eastern section of North-South Expressway project in the third quarter of this year.

Korean Ambassador to ASEAN highly values Vietnam’s leadership in face of COVID-19

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to ASEAN Lim Sungnam has appreciated Vietnam’s cohesive and responsive leadership in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as Chair of ASEAN in 2020.

Fire breaks out on vessel in RoK waters with 10 Vietnamese on board

A fire broke out on a vessel with 10 Vietnamese on board in waters off Tongyeong city in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s southern province of Gyeongnam, at around 3.50 am on September 11, according to the Korea Coast Guard.

Lao - Vietnamese bilingual school begins new school year

The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school launched its 2020-2021 school year at a ceremony in the Lao capital of Vientiane on September 11.

First Mekong-US Partnership Ministerial Meeting held virtually

The first Mekong-US Partnership Ministerial Meeting was held virtually on September 11 under the co-chair of Vietnamese Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun

Vietnam shares COVID-19 response experience at G20 meeting

A Vietnamese Minister on September 10 introduced practical measures the government has taken to cushion the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting.

Hue revives old long dress fashion

The Thua Thien Hue provincial department of Culture and Sports has revived the wearing of ao dai (traditional long dress) costume in State agencies by mandating that men and women wear them.

Tiny rooms for rent in Hanoi

Cubicle room rental in Hanoi which is often seen in foreign countries such as South Korea and Hong Kong has appeared in Hanoi.

Artworks of Vietnamese-born graffiti artist go on display in Hanoi

Vietnamese French painter Cyril Kongo has opened his first gallery in Hanoi with the ambition of showcasing a range of graffiti pieces to local art lovers.

ASEAN resolves disputes in East Sea by international law

ASEAN is steadfast in its stance of restraint and peaceful settlement of disputes on the basis of international law in the face of threats to stability, security and safety, and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea.