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To Day blossoms brighten up Mu Cang Chai mountainous area

The pinkish hue of To Day flower or wild peach blossom in the mountainous Mu Cang Chai has bewitched visitors.

Vietnam manufacturing, processing industry drives economic growth

The manufacturing and processing industry drove economic growth in 2019 with production volume increasing 11.29 per cent over the previous year.

Seven priorities of Vietnam at UN Security Council during 2020-2021

From January 1, 2020, Vietnam will officially assume the role of a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 tenure.

VN government charts major tasks, solutions for 2020

The Government issued a resolution on January 1 outlining major tasks and solutions to realize the country’s socio-economic development plan and state budget estimates in 2020.

VN retail sales hit four-year high

Retail sales of goods and services reached VND4.94 quadrillion (US$214.8 billion) in 2019, representing a rise of 11.8 per cent over the previous year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Fisheries sector to focus on standardising production next year for higher value

The fisheries sector in 2020 will focus on granting certification to brackish shrimp farms (tiger shrimp and white-leg shrimp), tra fish farms and...

The story behind ABBA and Vietnam

This time of year you'll probably be hearing lots of ABBA in Vietnam, but why is an obscure song from 40 years ago still so popular here?

 

Top 10 cultural events of the year

With the theme 'Visit Vietnam Year 2019', Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa, the national tourism year staged more than 100 festivals and cultural activities to promote sea and island tourism.

Vietnam’s agriculture continues to grow in 2019

The agricultural sector has widely implemented value chains in production, consumption, market development, and established major production zones.

Vietnam all set for ASEAN Chairmanship 2020: Deputy FM

Vietnam is ready to take on the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020, making contributions to building a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Two Vietnamese billionaires lose out on first day of 2020

Two of the five richest people in Vietnam had a poor start to the new year as they saw their net asset worth decrease.

Vietnam women’s team have big chance for Olympic spot

The Vietnamese women’s football team have a big chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 after their rival, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), withdrew from the upcoming third qualifying round of the Games.

Over two tonnes of ivory and pangolin scales seized

Customs officers in the northern port city of Hai Phong have seized more than two tonnes of ivory tusks and pangolin scales, Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has reported.

PM sends New Year greetings to ASEAN leaders

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent New Year greetings to leaders of ASEAN member states on the first day of 2020 on the occasion of Vietnam’s official assumption of its role as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

People throughout Vietnam start 2020 with joyous celebrations

Both local people and tourists across the country gathered at various city centres to create a wonderful atmosphere to welcome in the New Year.

Flower Street rushing to welcome Spring holiday

The Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2020, themed “Ho Chi Minh City - Confidently Stepping Forward” is expected to open from January 22- 28.

HCM City announces 10 outstanding events in 2019

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City unveiled the top 10 events of the southern metropolis in 2019 at a recent press conference.

Health insurance coverage reaches 90 percent of population

Vietnam has 85.39 million health insurance holders as of the end of 2019, accounting for 90 percent of the population, heard a recent conference.

Vietnam men's team recognised in FIFA list

Vietnam have been listed on FIFA's website as one of the most surprising teams in 2019.

Vietnam’s foreign reserves surge 2.5 times over 2015

Vietnam’s foreign reserves have surged 2.5 times against 2015, Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) Le Minh Hung said.