During Vietnam’s imperial era, the country’s old capital, Hue, became home to many lotus ponds grown to fit the needs of the royal family.

 Rural Vietnamese landscapes are portrayed in original lacquered paintings at a new exhibition in Hanoi that started yesterday.

 The Transport Corporation Hanoi (Transerco) on Thursday introduced two bus routes to suburban areas – Nam Thang Long-Xuan Hoa and Nghia Do Park-Dong Anh – not covered by the service before.

 The railway sector in Viet Nam has lost the dominant position it enjoyed two decades ago, and is trailing far behind other modes of transport.

 HCM City is struggling to persuade rural residents to undergo vocational training but also to provide jobs to those that do train.

 Social network users could face fines of up to VNĐ50 million (US$2,200) if they violate regulations in a draft decree proposed by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

 While the Government will make all efforts to meet the 6.7 per cent growth target set for the year, it will not compromise on the environment or macro-economic stability, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said.

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The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Chairman of the Cuban National Assembly Esteban Lazo Hernandez demonstrates the desire of the two countries to enhance their special traditional relations, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.

 Thousands of Vietnamese and Japanese visitors flocked to the opening ceremony of the 10th Vietnam Festival in Tokyo, Japan, on June 10.

 The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission has opened an anti-dumping investigation on wire rod in coil imports from Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Vietnam.

 HCM City will install odour-control manholes to eliminate the foul smell emanating from sewers and reduce flood risks, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam lauded the central province of Quang Nam for building itself into one of the favourite tourism destinations in the country when addressing the opening ceremony of the sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival on June 9 night.

 The eighth European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on June 9.

 Vietnam needs a long-term renewable energy development vision in line with international commitments to improve its economic efficiency and environmental quality, mitigate climate change and modernise industries.

Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has clarified Vietnam’s reaction to the diplomatic tension between Qatar and some Persian Gulf states, saying that Vietnam hopes all parties will set up dialogue soon to seek measures.

 Vietnam strongly condemns the recent two terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Iran, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on June 9.

 Localities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 9 continued providing compensation for locals affected by marine environment incident last year. 

 A year after the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) free trade agreement became operational, Vietnam is the largest shrimp supplier of the RoK, providing 49 percent of total shrimp imports.