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2020 marks a successful year for Vietnam exports

The US$300-billion export target set in early 2020 remains challenging, requiring not only strong efforts from local enterprises, but also the recovery of global demand amid complicated Covid-19 situation.

Hanoi lakes - green for a better life

In the context of aggressive urbanization in Hanoi and increasing greenhouse effect, lakes surrounded by trees are like green "lungs" in the capital city.

Construction waste should be recycled: experts

As Vietnam is undergoing infrastructure development which brings mounting waste, recycling construction waste is necessary because it will not only take advantage of the resource but also protect the environment, experts have said.

Paint Vietnam in London, a self-taught painter puts nostalgy on the walls

A triptych of three large oil on canvas paintings adorning Viet Rest restaurant in London has become a new magnet to bring Vietnamese living in the UK capital city together. 

It is time to call for social responsibility from public servants

As the Covid-19 epidemic is still rampant, and natural disasters have become complicated, workers in the state sector have the advantage of securing jobs over those in the private sector.

Vietnam wants to cut logistics cost to improve goods competitiveness

The government wants its agencies and businesses to reduce logistics cost to enhance the competitiveness of the country’s goods. 

Renewable energy - human progress

The world cannot develop sustainably if people continue to put rivers and forests in harm’s way to develop hydropower plants. Fossil fuel resources are becoming exhausted as they are being overexploited to serve thermal power plants.

Billionaire shrimp farmer creds new farming tech for success

When starting a business, having the bravery to take risks isn't quite enough, according to a successful shrimp farmer in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa who earns VND15-16 billion (US$650,000- 700,000) a year.

HCM City sets aside land for waste transfer stations

HCM City authorities are allocating land for installation of standard waste transfer stations, the city Department of Natural Resources and Environment has said.

Exciting wedding of Dao ethnic group in north Vietnam

Although recent years have seen wedding ceremonies conducted by the Dao Lo Gang ethnic group in the northern province of Thai Nguyen become simplified, they still feature many aspects of the traditional ritual.

The art of earning millions of VND a day through recycling

Cajuput peels, banana peels and old jeans are used by a Kien Giang man to make original paintings, while old tyres are used by a man in Binh Thuan to make tables, chairs and swings.

Project improves treatment access for high-risk breast cancer patients in VN

The Vietnam Medical Association and Roche Vietnam on Tuesday signed a deal on improving access to innovative therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients in Vietnam for the 2020–2025 period.

VN designers' collections wow guests at Int'l Fashion Week

Fans of fashion in HCM City were impressed by the hundreds of fascinating designs created by Vietnamese designers shown during the four-day Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) 2020, which closed on Sunday night.

Pandemic throws up new cyber risks

With Vietnam being one of the largest targets of cyberattack across the globe, enhancing cybersecurity is playing an important role in the country’s progress in digital transformation.

Health Minister expresses gratitude to mother of organ’s donor

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has expressed his gratitude to Pham Thi Mai, who decided to donate her son’s organs to save the lives of three people.

Vietnam gear up for World Cup qualifiers

The Vietnamese national team are training in Hanoi to prepare for the upcoming World Cup 2022 second qualifying round.

European Union funds biodiversity conservation project in central VN

The European Union (EU) is funding a biodiversity protection and environmental sustainability project in central Da Nang City in 42 months from July 2020, to the end of December 2023, with total funding of 650,000 euros.

Revised Law on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control will facilitate prevention activities

Hoang Dinh Canh, deputy director of the Department of HIV-AIDS Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Health speaks to the Tiếng Chuông (The Bell) on the new points of the revised Law on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control

Ancient tomb excavated in Ha Tinh

An ancient tomb dating back 1,400 years has been unearthed in a field in the central province of Ha Tinh's Nghi Xuan District, archaeologists have announced.

Hanoi hosts month of art practice

The sixth Month of Art Practice (MAP) has been carried out by Heritage Space from October 12 to December 12. It includes several types of programmes such as lectures and artist talks, workshops, field trips and exhibitions.