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Tram Chim National Park develops tourism in sustainable way

With a special-use forest and wetland ecosystems, Tram Chim National Park is Vietnam’s fourth Ramsar site and the world’s 2,000th.

Balance found

 An absence of under or overheating in Vietnam’s economy puts the country in good stead.

Vietnam gears up to develop a digital economy

VietNamNet Bridge - The vigorous growth of the internet and technology in Vietnam is expected to provide a platform to support the development of a digital economy.

Long Bien Bridge – an icon of Hanoi

Long Bien bridge is now severely degraded after a century of traffic. Maintenance work has been carried out to preserve its beauty and ensure safety for the public.

Giant European theme bookstore opens in HCM City

 A large bookstore covering on an area of more than 3,000 square meters opened in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10 on January 19.

AutoPay on Hi FPT helps paying bills automatically & freely

 FPT Telecom cooperated with The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) to launch a free automatical paymment service named AutoPay on Hi FPT.

Art exhibition supports people with autism

 An exhibition featuring photography, video, audio and installation works of the life of people with autism will open at Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi from January 20-28.

Exhibition showcases Japan’s contemporary netsuke carved of wood

 An exhibition on “Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke” will open at Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam on January 24.

Biology pioneer wins for work on fish

 Newly appointed biology teacher Vu Thi Mai Anh won first prize in food technology at Eureka 2017, a contest for research and technology students on the use of basa catfish fat for producing environmentally-friendly bio-plastics.

Farmers offer special moulded fruits in time for Tet

As the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) draws near, many farmers in the western region are preparing special fruit with unique shapes and personalized messages for their customers.

Young villagers preserve Bai choi folk singing

 UNESCO’s recognition of Bai choi singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last December brought great pride and joy to people in the central coastal province of Phu Yen, one of Bai choi’s birthplaces.

Malaysian national gets 30 months in jail for theft

 The Hanoi People’s Court on January 18 sentenced Koh Yih Siang John, a Malaysian national, 30 months in jail for stealing property in accordance with clause 2, article 138 of the Criminal Code.

The last bookbinder in Ho Chi Minh City

 Bookbinding has become a lifetime career of Vo Van Rang in Ho Chi Minh City. All the old and torn books are given a new appearance with Rang’s skillful hands. Over the years, thousands of books have been restored with his dedication.

Every family is great!

 It’s very common for adults to tell stories to kids, but have you ever asked the kids to tell their stories? Let’s check out the project “Every family is great” to find out what children think about things like families and love.

Turning point of the war: 1968 Tet Offensive

 The 1968 Tet Offensive, also known as the Mau Than General Offensive, was among one of the largest campaigns during the two-decade-long American War in Vietnam.

Da Nang beach faces serious erosion

 Sao Bien Beach in the central city of Danang’s Ngu Hanh Son District faces serious erosion. 

North-South railway to get US$50bil capital injection

 The total investment in the railway route is estimated at more than US$50 billion, said the Ministry of Transport (MoT) on January 18.

Hundreds of Nghe An women illegally migrate to seek new life

 Up to nearly 300 women in the central province of Nghe An’s Tuong Duong District have left their home to look for work, hoping to have a better new life, with more than half of them coming to China.

Vietnamese, Cambodian to enjoy easy cross-border travel during Tet

 The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang will create favourable conditions for citizens of Vietnam and Cambodia to cross the border for visits during the upcoming traditional New Year (Tet) festival.

International media praises Vietnam’s victory at AFC U23 tournament

 International sport news agencies have called Vietnam’s win in the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship’s semi-final against former champion Iraq a historic victory.