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Honour Tet national solidarity

Banh chung (glutinous square cake) and Tet (Lunar New Year) gifts have been delivered to houses of poor ethnic people living in the northern province of Lai Chau and the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Scientists warn of dangers to IoT devices

As of the end of December 2017, Vietnam had 316,000 internet-connected cameras. Of these, flaws were found that could be exploited by hackers in 147,000 devices.

Five men named professors at young age

Professors Pham Hoang Hiep, Phan Thanh Son Nam, Phan Dieu Quang, Tran Dinh Thang and Phung Ho Hai all received the title of professor at a young age. 

Art critic publishes second book on Vietnam

Fine-arts critic Phan Cam Thuong recently published his second book in a four-book collection on Vietnamese civilisation. VNS chats with him.

Buses bring Tet closers to disadvantaged students

The programme, organized by Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union in the city, has helped bring Tet closers to poor students. 

Social News 8/2

 Netherlands commits to support Vietnam in flood mitigation, Flag-hoisting ceremony held on two missile escort warships, Remote areas lack mental health services: study, Nghe An: Man provoking social disturbances gets jail terms

Numerous cruise ships flocking to Vietnam

World Dream with 3,000 tourists onboard on February 6 arrived in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, followed by several other ships this month such as Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Millennium, Mariner of the Seas and Glory Sea.

Fireworks across Vietnam on Lunar New Year’s Eve

 Vietnamese nationals and tourists alike will be entertained with dazzling fireworks shows at various sites across the country on the eve of 2018 Lunar New Year, reported Vietnam News Agency.

Tet calligraphy street opens in HCMC

As a rule, the street of calligraphers appears around the HCMC Youth Cultural House on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Pham Ngoc Thach streets just a couple of weeks before the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

UK's Eurovision Song Contest 2018 act chosen

 Royal Academy of Music graduate SuRie will represent the UK at Eurovision 2018 with her track Storm.

Forex reserves soar to all time high of $57 billion

Vietnam’s FX reserves have bolstered up to a massive $57 billion, and given the upcoming divestment of state-owned enterprises, the Year of the Dog promises to bring the nation even more foreign currency notes in the months to come.

Food may influence cancer spread

 There is mounting evidence the food on your plate can alter cancer's growth and spread, say Cambridge scientists.

Four unmissable Tet markets around Hanoi

Visitors arriving in Hanoi around the time of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) should not miss four of the city’s famous markets – Hang Luoc and Quang Ba flower markets, Hang Ma antique market, and Buoi market.

FIFA president pledges to support growth of football in Vietnam

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pledged to support Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) efforts to develop football during his visit to Vietnam on February 8.

Famous artists’ work on display for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two paintings and two stone sculptures by artists Bui Xuan Phai and Le Cong Thanh are on display in an exhibition at Da Nang’s Fine Arts Museum during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Can Tho’s English teaching troubles

Teaching English in primary and secondary schools in Can Tho under a Government project called Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages in the National Education System between 2008 and 2020 still faces hurdles,

New film celebrates 100 years of cai luong

Galaxy Thien Ngan Studio of HCM City, in co-operation with its partner Ocean Company, has launched a new film project on cai luong (reformed opera) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the art form’s first play.

Juventus to launch football academy in Vietnam

 Renowned Italian football club Juventus are to establish a football academy in Ho Chi Minh City.

FDI enterprises pay lowest taxes despite high profits

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, which have enjoyed multiple tax incentives, pay the lowest State taxes despite reporting high profits, statistics show.

Vietnamobile allows customers to choose their own numbers

 Vietnamobile Telecommunications Joint Stock Company is offering customers more freedom in choosing their mobile numbers after the successful launch of its unlimited data SIM cards, “Thanh SIM”.