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Village festival – culture of wet rice civilization

 As an agricultural country with rice being the main foodstuff, every region in Vietnam is attached to a legend or a festival pertaining to wet rice cultivation.

Pa Ko man sows seeds of art among mountainous children

While many in his community struggle to just makes ends meet, a Pa Ko ethnicity man in Quang Tri Province’s mountainous area is pouring his heart and soul into encouraging local children to love art, 

Enjoying tea in Tay Con Linh mountain

Tay Con Linh is a mountain range in the west of Ha Giang, spread over the districts of Hoang Su Phi and Vi Xuyen, the “domain” of Shan Tuyet Tay Con Linh tea, one of the most valuable local tea types and a treasure trove of healing properties.

Vietnamese celebs out in force for VIFW’s opening ceremony

A number of local celebrities gathered together in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11 to take part in the opening ceremony of Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) 2019.

April white lilies in Hanoi

White lilies have become part of Hanoi in spring and the vendors peddling them around the city are now a very specific feature of April in the city.

 

Women’s football team receive a bonus of $34,800

The Vietnamese women’s football team have received a bonus of VND800 million (US$34,800) from the Viet Nam Football Federation for earning a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics’ third qualifying round.

Da Nang launches ‘smart city’ plan

Da Nang is planning to become a ‘smart city’ and the first in Vietnam to join the ASEAN ‘smart’ city network by 2030.

Singer to breathe new life into Trinh Cong Son's music

Singer Ha Le has revealed his newest project – to bring a breath of fresh air to the music of great Vietnamese composer Trinh Cong Son, and rap may be on the cards.

NA still debating ‘one program, many sets of textbooks’

 National Assembly deputies are still arguing about the ‘one program, many sets of textbooks’ principle they approved five years ago.

Children poised to model Vietnamese collection at Vie Fashion Week 2019

Ten child models from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea will take to the catwalk to unveil the latest collection from designer Dac Ngoc at Vie Fashion Week 2019, which is set to take place in Dubai during June.

Food poisoning hospitalizes over 70 workers in Hai Duong

At least 50 workers from GARVIHA Co, Ltd in Hai Duong were taken to Hai Duong General Hospital to undergo emergency treatment after exhibiting signs of food poisoning such as nausea and dizziness on April 10.

 

Cultural activities to commemorate Hung Kings

Thousands gathered in the northern province of Viet Tri on April 12 for a grand procession to commemorate Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the nation.

Students to contribute ideas for volunteer campaign

The Vietnam Students’ Association on Wednesday launched the competition “Ideas for a student volunteer campaign”, which aims to create a competitive atmosphere for youth and support their creativity and intelligence.

Climate-smart food production key for agricultural sector

As Vietnam’s agricultural sector is facing serious impacts of climate change, it is necessary to adapt and improve food production.

Ministry tells coal enterprises to report on charcoal theft

The Vietnam General Department of Geology and Minerals has asked key coal enterprises to supervise the management and use of charcoal and other kinds of minerals discharged from mining areas. 

Vietnam, Japan to boost sport co-operation

The Viet Nam Badminton Federation has signed a agreement with city of Kudamatsu in Japan and ACT Saikyo Badminton Centre in that city to train its players for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

New tax policy restricts import of Chinese vehicles

Higher import tariffs proposed by the government are expected to restrict imports of trucks and specialized vehicles from China.

PM requests investigation into rampant construction in Hanoi

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has just asked the Ministry of Construction to deal with complaints about construction violations in the Trung Hoa-Nhan Chinh Urban Area.

 

Hanoi teacher accused of sexually abusing boy students

A male teacher at a secondary school in Hanoi has been suspended for being accused of sexually abusing seven boy students.

 

FastGo to launch helicopter ride-sharing service

Vietnamese ride-hailing firm FastGo has announced to launch its helicopter ride-sharing service in Hanoi, said the firm general director Nguyen Huu Tuat.