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Exhibition displays gouache paintings by Luong Van Tien

Around 30 gouache paintings on paper by Hai Duong based painter Luong Van Tien, a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, are being displayed at an exhibition opened in Hanoi on December 7.

Exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci opens Hanoi Railway Station

The Italian Embassy in Hanoi has opened an exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci, as part of activities to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci (1519-2019), at the Hanoi Railw.

Coach Park sets determination to win first SEA Games gold medal with Vietnam U22s

Coach Park Hang-seo has affirmed that he and the Vietnam U22 team are at their peak determination to beat Indonesia U22s to win the men's football gold medal of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

Vietnamese athletes win 70 gold medals during ongoing SEA Games 30

The delegation of Vietnamese athletes at the 30th Southeast Asian Games secured an additional four gold medals on December 9, the ninth day of competition, to increase the team’s total number of gold medals to 70.

Ninh Thuan plays host to international kite surfing festival

Ninh Chu beach in Phan Rang – Thap Cham City in the southern province of Ninh Thuan recently played host to the 2019 International Kite Surfing Festival, with hundreds of domestic and foreign participants coming out to enjoy the occasion.

Two killed, dozens injured in Long An traffic accident

Two people have died and 11 others were injured after a bus carrying workers overturned in the southern province of Long An on Monday morning.

US former first lady visits Vietnam to promote education among adolescent girls

US former first lady Michelle Obama started a visit to Vietnam where she met with local education organisations to help adolescent girls reach their full potential.

 

Vietnamese aerobic gymnasts take three golds at SEA Games

Vietnamese aerobic gymnasts won three gold medals on the ninth day of the ongoing SEA Games in the Philippines yesterday.

 

Southeast Asia’s GDP growth to remain at 4.5 percent in 2020

Economic growth across Southeast Asia will slow to 4.5 per cent in 2019 and remain unchanged in 2020, amidst high risks of a re-escalation in trade tensions.

Vietnam sees no improvement in reducing child abuse

Child sexual abuse in Vietnam has witnessed an alarming increase with culprits in most cases being acquaintances or even parents.

Finance ministry proposes cutting import taxes on chicken, pork

The Ministry of Finance has recently sent Dispatch No.14813/BTC-CST to competent ministries and sectors, suggesting cutting import on chicken and pork products.

A legal framework for water supply essential in Vietnam

Tighter regulations are needed to ensure good quality water is sourced for years to come.

 

Poor logistics system hindering Vietnam agricultural products’ trade

Despite being considered as the driving force of Vietnam’s economic growth, agriculture has been held back by an incomplete logistics system which fails to ensure quality and connect farms with markets. 

Infrastructure developers await law on PPP

The National Assembly is working on an investment law on public-private partnerships (PPP) which investors hope will settle legal conflicts.

HCM City could become fintech hub: experts

HCM City, the country’s commercial hub, has the potential to become a fintech hotspot of the country and region, according to experts.

How do enterprises perform after they are bought by Thai firms?

Thai groups have invested in many business fields in Vietnam, from goods production to retail.

Peaceful moments of Hanoi in pictures

Hanoi has been listed among the best 10 cities to go for honeymoon in Asia by The Travel, a leading travel site of Canada. Vietnam’s capital is ranked second in the list, released by the site last month.

Vietnam to fall short of fisheries export target

Vietnam’s fisheries exports are unlikely to meet the US$10 billion target set by the Government for this year because of the multiple challenges like the US-China trade war, lack of demand and increasing competition.

Review of Hoang Thuy's journey at Miss Universe 2019

Hoang Thuy, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Universe 2019, clinched a Top 20 finish during the finale of the international pageant, which closed in the United States on December 9. 

Hordes of tourists head to the peak of Fansipan

Located in the northern province of Lao Cai, Fansipan saw thousands of visitors flocking to the top of the nation’s tallest mountain over the weekend to enjoy the sight of ice and frost.