National Assembly to start election process for NA Chairman and President

The 15th National Assembly (NA) will begin the process of electing the NA Chairman and State President from Monday, said NA General Secretary Bui Van Cuong.

PM calls on every Vietnamese adult to register as organ donor

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 19 called on all Vietnamese adults, regardless of gender, ethnic groups, religion, or region, to register as an organ donor.

VN poised to have 60MW data center to serve both domestic and foreign markets

STT VNG Ho Chi Minh City 2 is expected to have a total electricity capacity of 60MW, designed to provide services in both domestic and foreign markets, according to ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC).

Vietnam Business News May 19/2024

Phones and components lose their spot as the largest export group to China

International experts highly evaluate Vietnamese market's potential

Vietnam’s economy received positive assessments from international experts, becoming one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region.

‘Minh Vegetable’ is popular again, becomes YouTuber

‘Minh Vegetable’, who turned "hot" overnight in the Covid-19 years for donating vegetables to the poor, has made a comeback.

Vietnam News Headlines May 19/2024

North-South Expressway to have smart traffic control systems

Ideal environment to allow the Bat Trang Ecomuseum to flourish

The Bat Trang traditional craft village in Gia Lam District will be the perfect place for an ecomuseum, a seminar heard.

Condo wars

Vietnamese who live in condos face common challenges from mold, water leaks, insect invasions, and remodeling, and their neighbors suffer from noise, especially concerning the issues above.

Ethnic Thai people preserve bamboo and rattan weaving craft

Traditional weaving has been preserved and passed down through the generations of Thai people in Ngoc Chien Commune, Muong La District, of the northwestern province of Son La.

Sensitive data from home surveillance cameras for sale on Telegram

Since 2021, sensitive data from surveillance cameras installed at homes, shops and spas have been for sale on the Telegram app.

A traditional martial art for modern minds

Binh Dinh martial art has been handed down for hundreds of years since the 15th century. Military generals under the Tay Son regime (1778-1802) developed it to train their soldiers to fight foreign invaders.

Fascinating delicacies from Binh Phuoc’s cashew apples

The southeastern province of Binh Phuoc, about 140km from HCM City, is no exception to the rule on standout culinary creations.

Vinh Long promotes 'hat boi'

Vinh Long plans to develop ‘hat boi’ into the province’s signature tourism product, contributing to preserving the art and introducing traditional theatrical performances to domestic and international tourists.

Discovering HCM City's hidden gems along Bus Line 88

Travelers who want to explore HCMC’s unique attractions can take a bus on Line 88, which connects several exciting destinations including Ao Dai Museum, Tan Lap Church, and Hue Nghiem Pagoda.

Career pathways help ease the pressure off students in crucial tests

Failing the high school entrance exam doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road, as the current education system offers various forms of training to meet the needs of parents and students.

Summer camps booming, parents need to be careful

There are summer camps to explore the countryside, life skills training and picnics, and camps combining outdoor activities with Math and English classes that last throughout June and July.

VN’s Steel industry ranks 12th in world crude steel production

This accomplishment not only highlights the industry’s rapid growth in production output but also signifies its increasing independence and diversification of product types.

Cuc Phuong night tour a nocturnal extravaganza for explorers

The Cuc Phuong National Park launched night wildlife tours from the beginning of May, offering visitors a chance to explore night activities of wild animals and enjoy the light show by fireflies that typically live in the park.

Party Plenum concludes, setting course for 14th National Party Congress

The Party Central Committee has discussed and agreed on a plan to introduce nominees for the positions of President of Vietnam and Chairman of the National Assembly.

General To Lam nominated as President, Vice NA Chairman as top legislator

The nomination will be introduced and voted on at the 15th National Assembly session.

Vietnam Business News May 18/2024

Consumer confidence in economic recovery reaches five-quarter high

Second Banh mi festival underway in HCM City

The second Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 17, featuring 131 booths, a rise of 25% over the previous edition.

The invisible neighborhoods of Hanoi

Every day when I leave our family apartment and venture into the neighborhood I am thankful to live in a great place.

VN triumphs in boys’ singles at SEA table tennis championship for first time

Nguyen Duy Phong brought home the first gold medal in the men’s singles at the Southeast Asian youth table tennis championship which recently wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Local students win second prize at international science and engineering fair

A project submitted by Vietnamese students won second prize at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) Grand Awards, the highest prize won by the nation over the past 12 years.