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Six more trees recognised as national heritage tree

 Six more century-old trees in the northern port city of Hai Phong and the central province of Thanh Hoa have been recognised as heritage trees by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment.

Young people help rivers clean on Kitchen Gods' Day

 A group of young people in Hanoi are helping to raise awareness about environmental protection by collecting plastic bags released during the carp releasing rituals at local ponds and rivers on Kitchen Gods' Day. 

Climate change Vs. energy security

 Not only does climate change affect the people’s livelihoods but it also seriously threatens energy security. What is the solution to the problem of ensuring energy security without harming the environment?

Vietnam seeks to boost educational cooperation with UK

30 MoU on education and training cooperation were signed between educational institutions and enterprises of Vietnam and the UK during Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha’s visit to the European nation from January 20-26.  

Vietnam to open pilot training centre

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has supported the Vietnam Flight Training JSC's (VFT) proposal to build a pilot training centre at Rach Gia Airport.

Work on Sri Lanka on Hanoi Ceramic Road unveiled

A mural, depicting Sri Lanka's most stunning natural and cultural beauty, was unveiled on January 22 on Hanoi’s Ceramic Road. 

Hanoi plans to restore Kinh Thien Palace in 2020

 The Hanoi authorities are planning to reconstruct the ruined Kinh Thien Palace in the UNESCO-recognised Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in 2020.

Contemporary dance show Café Saigon to return to the Saigon stage

 The HCMC Ballet will revive its contemporary dance work Café Saigon in the Saigon Opera House on January 19. 

Ministry guides oil spill response

 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a circular to regulate marine oil spill cleanup and recovery efforts.

HBSO to perform "Café Saigon" contemporary dance

A contemporary dance entitled “Café Saigon” from two choreographers - Joost Vrouenraets of the Netherlands and Maite Guerin of France - will be performed at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on January 19.

US firms help digitalise data of Hue relic sites

 The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre is partnering with US Seagate and CyArk companies to digitalise data of two heritages of Tu Duc Tomb and An Dinh Palace, Director of the centre Phan Thanh Hai said on January 9.

Contemporoary "Cafe Saigon" dance at Opera House

 "Café Saigon", a contemporary dance, will be held from 8pm on January 19 at the HCM City Opera House on 7 Lam Son Square in District 1.

Dong Duong altar recognised as national treasure

 Dong Duong altar which dates back to the 9th-10th century has been recognised as a national treasure in Danang City.

The year 2018 sees Vietnamese students earn gold medals at International Olympiads

 The year 2018 witnessed a massive collection of gold medals won by excellent Vietnamese students at the International Olympiads in the fields of chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics and informatics.

Film screening and discussion on gender to take place at L’Espace

 The film screening and discussion “Gender, Identity and LGBT Rights” will be held at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi on December 20.

Christmas Concert set for Hanoi's Cua Bac Church

 Japanese conductor Honna Tetsuji joined by musicians from Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, singers from Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, and Catholic Youth Choir on December 19 at 8pm.

HCM City to host Argentina Week 2018 from Dec.3.

 HCM City’s audiences will have the chance to indulge in Argentinian culture during Argentina Week scheduled for between December 3 and 9. 

Vietnamese stage director bags two Stevie Awards

 Le Hai Yen, author and stage director of the 2018 Sam Son Sea Festival, has won two prizes at the 2018 Stevie Awards given by the American Business Awards organization.

HCM City tightens control over waste classification

 People in HCM City will be fined if they repeatedly fail to sort their rubbish.

French food-wine festival to entertain foodies in HCM City, Hanoi

 “Balade en France”, the annual French food and wine festival, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 1-2 as part of the activities marking the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations.