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Vietnam takes step forward in dealing with wildlife trafficking

The year 2018 witnessed new efforts in preventing and fighting against wildlife trafficking in Vietnam with a number of strict judgments made.

Prolonged heat wave drives visitors to commercial centres across Hanoi

People have rushed to commercial centres and supermarkets in their droves across Hanoi to avoid the searing heat that has hit the capital in recent days. 

New work day starts at sea

Visiting the coastal areas of Thai Binh and Nam Dinh provinces in the early morning, it is impressive to learn about the lives of the local fishermen there.

 

Choreographer Sebastien Ly: “Dance is a mission’

Vietnamese – French choreographer Sebastien Ly, who has become famous in Vietnam in recent years, has always desired to develop the country’s contemporary arts.

Ethnic market to be held in Hanoi during national holiday

An ethnic market hailing from the northern border province of Son La will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay in Hanoi between April 27 and May 1.

 

Discharged waste continues to mar Han River

Han River in Danang City is being polluted by wastewater from nearby restaurants.

 

Minh enters quarter-finals of Badminton Asia Champs

Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh has made it into the quarter-final of the ongoing 2019 Badminton Asia Championships, held yesterday at Wuhan Sports Center Gymnasium in China.

VCCI proposes canceling installation of light boxes for e-charter cars

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has written to the Ministry of Transport, proposing lifting the regulation on the installation of roof light boxes for e-charter automobiles with fewer than nine seats.

DUI offenders may have driving licenses revoked permanently

Those driving under the influence (DUI) should be stripped of their driving licenses permanently, according a proposal presented at the first-quarter review conference on traffic safety on April 24.

 

Ly Son Island to restore giant whale skeleton

The central island district of Ly Son, 30km off the coast of central Quang Ngai Province, is planning to preserve the largest whale skeleton ever found off its coast later this year.

Elderly man awarded excellent bachelor degree

A 70-year-old man in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has received an excellent bachelor degree in civil engineering technology.

 

Events marking Liberation Day open in Hanoi

A series of activities marking the 44th anniversary of the Liberation Day (April 30) and the 133rd May Day (May 1) kicked off at the Centre for Thang Long Heritage Conversation in Hanoi on April 25.

 

Vietnamese cueist Nai eliminated at Asian Carom Champ

Vietnamese cueist Ngo Dinh Nai was defeated by his teammate Do Nguyen Trung Hau in the qualifying round of Asian Carom Championship one cushion billiards, held yesterday at Nguyen Du Gymnasium, Ho Chi Minh City.

Government wants report on violating conservation of Hue relics

The Government has requested authorities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue report on violations in conserving an item in the former royal citadel, a piece of the system recognised as world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

How will Huawei fare in Vietnam?

Vietnam, listed among the easy-to-conquer markets for Huawei, has also become tougher amid calls for boycott of Huawei all over the world.

Exhibition spotlights traditional folk paintings

An exhibition of nearly 100 traditional folk paintings opened at the Hue Museum of Fine Arts in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on April 25.

 

Vietnamese embassy hosts Asia-Africa 20 conference in Tokyo

The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan coordinated with Kyodo PR company to host the Asia-Africa 20 conference in Tokyo on April 25.

 

Amazing event calendar for your weekend in Hanoi

Find the perfect events to experience in Hanoi this weekend, from film screening, music performance to talking shops.

Hundreds of little farmers harvest rice in Quang Ngai province

Under summer’s golden sunshine, hundreds of children enthusiastically attend experience activities to become farmers for the first time in a yellow rice field in Duc Tan commune, Mo Duc district, the central province of Quang Ngai.

 

Hanoi exhibition tells story about clothes

An exhibition on how clothes are made is being jointly organized as part of the Fashion Revolution Week by the Vietnamese Women's Museum, the British Council, and the Center for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents in Hanoi.