The central bank believes that the consumer finance market in Vietnam is still in an early development stage, and needs to be controlled strictly by risk management tools.

Vietnamese athletes have won three gold and two bronze medals at the ongoing 2019 Asian (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships in China.

Among 53 cities and provinces having received FDI in the first four months this year, Hanoi has attracted the largest portion of capital commitments with over US$4.47 billion, accounting for 30.6% of total investment in the period.

An exhibition on the fashion industry opened in Hanoi to showcase, celebrate and support local designers and makers, as well as sustainable fashion brands.

Uruguay and Viet Nam will boost co-operation and exchanges in culture, sport, tourism and education following agreements signed between Uruguayan and Vietnamese ministers.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has ordered agencies to inspect the preservation of a national treasure lacquer painting by painter Nguyen Gia Trí (1908-1993).

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a talk with installation artist Dang Thi Khue on Saturday at the artist’s home.

The Ministry of Puplic Security on Wednesday launched legal proceedings against three teachers accused of involvement in an exam-cheating scandal in Hoa Binh Province, reported Phap Luat newspaper.

Environment workers have been striving everyday for cleaning up To Lich river which was once severely polluted.

Visitors to Doi Son commune in the northern province of Ha Nam this week will have the chance to enjoy the Long Doi Son Pagoda Festival that pays tribute to those who had made significant contributions to the country.

A waste treatment company in Ca Mau is seeking local authorities’ help to deal with the firm’s continual problems of discovering abandoned fetuses during the waste collection.

Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Minister Peter Tinley is visiting Vietnam from April 22-26 to develop economic ties between the two countries.

The authorities in Lao Cai Province confirmed on April 24 that the tourist town of Sapa would have enough water supply for the coming Reunification and Labour Day holiday.

HCM City Party's Committee Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân has approved a proposal to establish mobile inspection stations to deter rampant illegal sand mining cases in Cần Giờ Sea.

General Le Duc Anh was a leader whose contribution was of immeasurable importance to Viet Nam during both war and peace.

An art exhibition titled “Nhua cay van chay” (The Sap Still Runs) opened at Millennium Masteri Building in Ho Chi Minh City on April 24, featuring works by Freddy Nadolny Poustochkine of France and Truong Cong Tung of Vietnam.

Future scenarios of drought in many parts of Southeast Asia may become more frequent and intense if actions are not taken now to build resilience.

The Vietnamese condotel market, the only one in the region, shows serious problems because of legal deadlocks.

Online transaction floor expected to give strong boost to Vietnam's shrimp industry

Energy-saving glass, unburnt bricks and nano paint are in demand from owners of construction works who are following the ‘green’ trend.