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Decree sets age limit for imported used aircraft

The age of second-hand aircraft imported into Vietnam is among new regulations in the Government’s Decree 89/2019/ND-CP.

‘Cap sac’ ritual of Dao people

The ‘Cap Sac’ ritual is an indispensable proceeding in the life of every Dao male as it helps him earn the recognition of being mature enough to join in the community’s major activities.

HCM City aims to reduce litter dropping

Binh Dien Wholesale Market in HCM City’s District 8 wants city authorities to help reduce the waste it produces.

Contemporary concert by zither artist in Hanoi

Well-known zither artist Nguyen Thanh Thuy, who made a name for herself with both traditional and experimental pieces, will present a concert at Manzi Art Space on October 23.

Bringing back To Lich River from the dead requires a comprehensive solution

Authorities in Hanoi are considering a proposal to recover To Lich River, which was once one of the capital city’s most beautiful rivers but has been ruined by serious pollution and the discharge of thousands of cubic metres of untreated wastewater.

HCM City innovation hub requires universities to train human resources

HCM City’s plans to set up an innovation hub and become a smart city mean opportunities for universities to train human resources and related challenges.

National High School Examination results released

Among nine subjects in the National High School Examination this year, History remained the subject with lowest average score despite all subjects seeing increased averages from last year's exam,

HCM City residents lament lack of green space

Rapid urbanisation is eating away at HCM City's green space, with parks coming under increasing threat from shops, cafes, office blocks and parking lots.

Ethnic groups revive art of brocade

They wore traditional handmade brocade costumes of the Pa Co and Van Kieu ethnic minority groups on their recent wedding day instead of wearing the more popular Vietnamese ao dai (long dress).

Inspection work strengthened to avoid high school exam fraud in Vietnam

Nguyen Huu Bang, chief inspector at the Ministry of Education and Training talks to Vietnamplus.vn about preparations for the high school exam.

Let every breath count: UNICEF Vietnam

UNICEF Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers highlights the importance of raising awareness of the harm air pollution can do to children. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyen Khanh Chi finds out more.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang among Southeast Asia’s most diverse national parks

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam's central province of Quang Binh has been named among the 10 most diverse national parks in Southeast Asia, according to South China Morning Post.

 

156 teams compete in HCM City inter-school basketball tournament

The HCM City School Festival Basketball Tournament - the 2019 Milo Cup began at the Phu Tho Stadium in District 11 on Saturday.

CNN continues promoting Hanoi’s images in next five years

US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduce Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of a MoU on media partnership between the two sides during the 2019-2024 period.

 

Cultural festival to connect people on Vietnam-Laos border

An upcoming festival is aiming to bring together people living along the border of Laos and Vietnam.

 

National exam hotline launched

A national exam hotline will be active from June 6 until August 4 to receive information related to the country’s biggest exam, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Hoi An to limit tourist access to 400-year-old Cau Bridge

 Facing the possible collapse of the 400-year-old Cau Bridge, Quang Nam  authorities have announced they will soon put a limit on the number of visitors touring the site.

 

Useful Vietnamese platform for e-learning introduced

 The e-learning platform Tesse, developed by 26-year-old Nguyen Pham Tuan Anh and partners, is one of the first Vietnamese platforms to allow the creation of virtual classes to upgrade knowledge of the community.

Vietnam’s tug-of-war games, ritual receive UNESCO’s certificate

A ceremony was held on April 7 to receive a certificate of UNESCO recognition of the sitting tug-of-war games and rituals at local Tran Vu temple as part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Renewable energy: the future of power for Vietnam

 Vietnam could meet its long-term energy demands by adding renewable energy sources and cutting-edge battery storage technologies to its arsenal of solutions, experts said.