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Vietnam shares efforts towards Asia Zero Emission Community

Vietnam joined 10 other member countries of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) at the second AZEC Ministerial Meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 21.

Shift to electric vehicles needed to reach net-zero emission goals

In order to turn net-zero emission goals into reality, Vietnam needs to urgently apply measures to encourage people to use public transport and shift to electric vehicles.

Early retirement cuts number of state personnel by 73,245 people

By the end of 2023, as many as 89,576 state officers in public non-business units had been cut under the workforce streamlining policy.

Ministry tells schools to not use textbooks to create test questions

Teachers of literature have applauded the Ministry of Education and Training's (MOET) decision to not use textboook materials for test questions, but some say this may lead to "excessive freedom".

Alcohol, beer and electronic cigarettes need less stringent regulations

Some days ago, I visited a beerhouse in Cau Giay district and found that it was shut down. Local people told me that the owner left several months ago and had a large amount of unpaid rent.

Vietnamese adventurer conquers Tibet at 71, overcoming extreme challenges

At 71 years old, Tran Le Hung has once again proven that age is just a number, completing a secret and grueling 13,785-kilometer journey to Tibet. His reflections on the adventure offer insights into the challenges and rewards of extreme travel.

Politburo assigns Tran Luu Quang & Mai Van Chinh to key central commission roles

The Politburo has announced major leadership appointments, assigning Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang to the role of Head of the Central Economic Commission, and Mai Van Chinh to lead the Central Mass Mobilization Commission.

“Things Everlasting” 2024 concert promises new and groundbreaking performances

Mr. Nguyen Van Ba, VietNamNet Chief Editor, affirmed that the preparation and professionalism of the orchestra and artists promise many new and groundbreaking elements in the 2024 National Concert “Things Everlasting.”

Thanh Thuy predicted to finish among Top 20 at Miss International 2024

Vietnamese beauty Thanh Thuy is forecast to rank 16th among the Top 20 finalists, followed by contestants from Poland, Australia, South Africa, and Honduras.

Vietnamese exports to Singapore skyrocket by over 27%

Vietnam's exports to Singapore continued to achieve high growth of 36.25%, with a value of SGD763.9 million, while import turnover also rose by 16.7% to more than SGD2.38 billion.

Six-year-old boy found alive after six days lost in forest

The boy was discovered about 20 km from where he had disappeared.

Tax watchdog to put retailers selling through livestreaming under scrutiny

The General Department of Taxation has asked local tax authorities to review and make lists of retailers selling through livestreaming on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Tiktok to carry out risk-based inspections.

State Securities Commission cautions investors on delisted stocks

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has issued a warning to investors about the risks associated with delisted stocks.

Hanoi launches culinary tourism app

Standout features of the Hanoi Old Quarter’s cuisine could be discovered through a cuisine app recently launched by the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district.

Vietnamese culture promoted at Da Nang airport

The art programme ’Heritage Road’ will contribute significantly to preserving and further promoting local culture to international visitors.

Museum launches project on smart technology

The Ho Chi Minh Museum here has launched a new project using smart technology to offer online displays as part of efforts to develop its business.

Vietnam economy recovers with strong development in service, industrial sectors

Vietnam’s economy has been recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, with a GDP (gross domestic product) growth rate of 8.02 percent in 2022, 5.02 percent in 2023, and 6.44 percent in the first six months of 2024.

Surprise inside Hanoi’s 4m² ‘super-slim’ house that’s worth VND 4 Billion

In the bustling heart of Hanoi, a 4m² house has become the subject of intrigue and amazement. Despite its tiny size, the owner recently turned down an offer of VND 4 billion.

People who remain single or marry late should have higher social responsibility

Asked about measures to increase the birth rate in urban areas, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan said that individuals who do not want to marry or marry late should have increased "social responsibility".

Vietnam's Le Thi Ly and Ha Thi Phuong selected as World Cup referees

They are part of a select group of 38 officials for the competition.