SEARCH RESULTS

Advanced search

Vietnam struggles to reach rice export plan

Analysts warn that Vietnam will have to struggle to implement the rice export plan this year because many key markets have tightened control over imports.

Goethe-Institut to host European languages day

The Goethe-Institut in Hanoi will host an event on October 19 for those interested in European languages and culture to meet and exchange information.

Vietnam's carriers required to quote full airfares

The Ministry of Finance has announced a requirement for local carriers to quote fares that include all taxes and fees. The move is expected to end disputes among local airlines over ways of quoting airfares.

Vietnam to convene closed training with Van Hau’s return

Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo completed his full 25-player squad on October 8 with the return of defender Doan Van Hau (Heerenveen SC) from the Netherlands.

Vietnamese chef promotes homeland’s cuisine to Chinese people

Le Ngoc Quyen, Chef of the famous Susu Restaurant in Beijing, has produced fresh pho (noodles) by himself and nurtures aspirations to promote the values of Vietnamese culinary culture to Chinese and international friends.

Tam Coc- Bich Dong in Autumn

Tam Coc – Bich Dong is one of the most appealing destinations of Ninh Binh. Tourists can come here at any time of the year. However, autumn may be the best time to explore its most magnificent charm.

Tuong San named among Missosology’s five hot picks

The world’s leading beauty pageant magazine Missosology has listed Tuong San, Miss World Vietnam 2019’s second runner-up, among its five Hot Picks for the Miss International 2019 contest.

Hanoi changes in many ways since Liberation Day

Since the capital city of Hanoi was liberated 65 years ago, it has witnessed enormous changes but kept historical values.

Methanol poisoning: Death by ignorance and taboo

Every few months, reports circulate of large numbers of people falling ill after a wedding or other gathering.

Vietnam targets contraband, counterfeit goods sold online

Jewellery, cosmetics, supplements, liquor, clothing and footwear sold online are among the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MoIT) targets in their upcoming campaign to fight contraband and counterfeit goods.

 

Vietnam tries to get US export licence for avocados

Vietnam is in the process of getting a licence to export avocado to the US, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the US.

Bamboo Airways leads in on-time performance index

Newly-opened Bamboo Airways topped the list of Vietnamese airlines in terms of on-time performance index in the first nine months of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).

Train makes emergency brake on Hanoi railway tourist site

A train had to make an emergency brake travelling on a railway section in Hanoi which has become a famous tourist site in the city.

Jeff Koons' Paris Bataclan sculpture mocked as 'pornographic'

The large artwork is criticised for looking like marshmallows or parts of human anatomy.

HCM City seeks to clear pavements, roads of encroachments

The HCM City Traffic Safety Management Board has instructed relevant district agencies to find and punish encroachment of roads and pavements.

Women drown as migrant boat capsizes off Lampedusa in Italy

Thirteen are confirmed dead and at least a dozen other people are missing near Lampedusa.

HCM City students produce edible bags from potatoes

Two students in HCM City have used potatoes to make food bags which are edible and friendly to the environment.

Policy and legislation to respond to climate change should be improved

In response to climate change, amendments to some parts of the 2014 Law on Environmental Protection are necessary, said Truong Duc Tri, Deputy Director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Swedish King Carl Gustaf removes grandchildren from royal house

The five children lose the status of royal highness and are not expected to perform official duties.

Lilly Satidtanasarn, the 12-year-old taking on plastic pollution in Thailand

12-year-old Ralyn ‘Lilly’ Satidtanasarn was among those who joined a ‘die-in‘ protest on 20 September 2019 in front of Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to symbolize the worsening climate crisis.