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Art exhibition honours local artists

An exhibition of 50 sculptures, and lacquer, oil and canvas, and watercolour paintings are on display at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum, featuring the typical lifestyle of people in the city and central region.

Profit targets within reach for domestic banks as 2019 draws to a close

Domestic banks are in a position to complete their 2019 profit targets if they finish the year on a high.

Thuy An puts in confident display at swimsuit segment of Miss Intercontinental

Thuy An, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Intercontinental 2019, has taken part in the swimsuit segment of the ongoing global beauty pageant in Egypt.

Japanese geometric origami artworks showcased in Vietnam

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam will organize an exhibition showcasing geometric origami artworks by Professor Mitani Jun from December 16- 20.

Vietnam ranks second in fintech investment in Southeast Asia

Venture capital funding pouring into Vietnamese fintech companies accounted for 36 percent of the total fintech investment in Southeast Asia.

Promoting gender equality, empowering women and girls

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy shared Vietnam's experience in strengthening the important role and participation of Vietnamese women in stages of peaceful processes, especially in the post-conflict reconstruction process. 

 

NA leader wraps up official visits to Russia, Belarus

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Hanoi on December 15 morning, concluding official visits to Russia and Belarus from December 8 to 14.

PM disciplines incumbent, former officials of Khanh Hoa

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently issued disciplinary measures against some incumbent and former leaders of the south central province of Khanh Hoa for their “very serious” mistakes while performing duties.

Youth programme on primate protection in Vietnam launched

A programme encouraging young people to join hands to protect primates in Vietnam was launched in Hanoi on December 15.

New approaches needed to address malnutrition in ethnic minority children: WB report

Vietnam needs new approaches that are designed based on geographic conditions and cultural characteristics of ethnic minority communities to address the persistent malnutrition among ethnic minority children, said a WB report.

Tiny Oanh stands tall for Vietnam at SEA Games

Nguyen Thi Oanh crossed the finish line and lay down on the ground, exhausted.

Hanoi pavements encroached as year-end shopping demand rises

Pavements are increasingly encroached upon in Hanoi during the final months of the year as shopping demand rises.

Is Education Ministry allowing HCM City to compile textbooks?

The fact that leaders and officers of the HCM City Education and Training Department receive remuneration for compiling textbooks has caused a stir among the public.

Low-cost smartphones – a new strategy of Vsmart?

With reasonable selling prices and Vietnamese brand, Vsmart’s products are capable of dislodging Chinese brands from the Vietnamese market.

Central HCM City exceeds PM2.5 emissions limits

Transportation activities make up 99 percent of the total CO emissions of HCM City.

Abuse of health service still a challenge: experts

Despite the number of people covered by health insurance rising in Vietnam, the abuse of health services and the health insurance fund is still a challenge for the country.

68 percent of kids experience violence from relatives: Survey

A recent survey has found that 68 percent of children between the ages of one and 14 had been on the receiving end of violence at the hands of their parents and relatives.

VN top legislator meets with Belarusian Prime Minister

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Belarusian Prime Minister Sergey Nikolayevich Rumas on December 13 as part of her ongoing official visit to the European country.

HCM City International Music Festival opens

The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2019 (HOZO 2019) kicked off at the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, District 1, HCM City on December 13.

Hanoi becomes official member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network

Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Vietnam Michael Croft presented a certificate recognising Hanoi as an official member of the UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network to Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung yesterday.