Ceremonies have been held by diplomatic agencies of Vietnam in many countries around the world to celebrate the 74th National Day (September 2).

Redefining children as those under the age of 18 is key to helping younger people access child protection services before they are legally classed as an adult.

A range of artworks featuring President Ho Chi Minh by 39 prominent Vietnamese painters and sculptors are being displayed at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on August 30.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to spend hundreds of billions of VND on building more than 100 reservoirs to store rainwater and control flooding by 2020 under a flood-control programme.

An Binh island off the coast of Quang Ngai province’s Ly Son district is promoting the environmentally-friendly homestay model. Initially, this model has made a hit with holidaymakers.

A participating clipper of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2019-2020 was named “Ha Long Bay – Vietnam” at a ceremony held in London on August 29.

The gong art form of Cor ethnic minority group in Tra Bong district, Quang Ngai province has been honoured as national intangible cultural heritage.

Vietnam finished second at the U15 International Football Tournament which closed in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on August 30.

With its long sandy beach, and blue, clear water, My Khe in Da Nang city was voted by Forbes magazine as one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet.

Modern Vietnamese who have high income are increasingly shopping online for cosmetics brands.

Traditional costumes made with sophisticated sewing, embroidering and decorating techniques are more in the public eye than ever as they are featured in more films and television shows.

Vietnam is the home of the traditional hand-crafted bronze drum, aged 4000 years.

Vietbuild Hanoi 2019 to open next week

Having lived in a humble rental house in Hanoi for several years does not stop student Hoang Quy Binh of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology from thinking big and going big.

Nong Van Chuyen, a member of the Tay ethnic minority group, has forged a reputation in the running community for his skill, hard work and creativity, which have allowed him to make running his livelihood.

Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street is set to host an international music festival from December 13-15, according to the Ho Chi Minh City municipal People’s Committee.

Phan Lac Viet Hoa, seven, along with his younger brother and father were keenly sticking coloured cellophane sheets on their star lanterns made out of bamboo.

The Hanoi University of Science and Technology has begun enrolling students in the AI program to meet demand.

The Rang Dong JSC has said it no longer uses mercury and other toxic chemicals in it products, clearing concerns over possible contamination after the fire at its light bulb warehouse on Wednesday.

Hundreds of real estate projects in Ho Chi Minh City have been suspended over the last two years, with many reasons being flouted for delays.