Vietnam welcomes US consideration of market economy's status for VN

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on May 9 said that Vietnam welcomes the US Commerce Department’s consideration of upgrading Vietnam to 'market economy' status.

Hue Festival 2024 to take place from June 7-12

The Hue Festival and Hue International Arts Festival 2024 will take place from June 7-12 at major tourist attractions in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Mai Duc Chung continues role as coach of national women’s football team

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced on May 9 that Mai Duc Chung will continue his role as a head coach of the national women’s football team.

Japan to provide flood risk maps for four Southeast Asian countries

Japan plans to start providing flood risk maps for Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia next fiscal year to help the Southeast Asian countries reduce damage from flooding.

A glance at Nine Dynastic Urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register

The Nine Dynastic Urns, which have been inscribed in the Memory of the World Register, can be found in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

People advised not to worry about side effects of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

The majority of patients had the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination several years ago, the vaccine is no longer effective and there is no reason to be concerned about side effects.

Childbearing age couples advised undergo premarital health check-ups

The deputy director of the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion said that blood cell tests could detect carriers of congenital Thalassemia.

Hanoi needs more than US$55 billlion for urban railway network

The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) estimates that US$55.442 billion is needed in investment to complete the network of urban railway lines, contributing to reducing current urban traffic congestion.

The battle of Hill A1: a Vietnamese hero’s account

In the spring of 1954, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu raged in northwestern Vietnam as Viet Minh, or the Vietnamese Resistance forces, besieged French troops entrenched in a valley surrounded by mountains.

Vietnamese farmers welcome low-carbon farming methods

Mekong Delta’s farmers are implementing a high-quality low-emission rice project on 1 million hectares of the total 7.1 million hectares of rice fields in the country.

Ministry urges completion of 500KV transmission line, will import equipment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) plans to ask embassy officials in Vietnam to help clear difficulties in importing equipment for power projects.

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PM chairs Red River Delta Region Coordinating Council’s meeting

Collaborative efforts continue to preserve the beauty of Ha Long Bay

More than 100 university students, representatives from tour operators and environmental organisations, came together to collect rubbish in the UNESCO-recognised World Heritage of Ha Long Bay.

The hidden cafes of Hanoi

Be charmed by Hanoi's hidden coffee spots, where you can escape the chaos of the city and enjoy a journey of discovery into a world of elegance tucked away from the bustling streets.

Ministry discovers over 56,000 unauthorised IELTS certificates issued in VN

The ministry has called upon the company to review and take appropriate action regarding the unauthorised certificates.

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Project promotes sustainable aquaculture in Mekong Delta region

Official arrested for leaking state secrets

His arrest on Thursday is the result of a decision issued on April 24 by the Hanoi City Police's Security Investigation Agency to press charges against the director.

Vietnamese students honoured at world’s largest robotic competition

The Vietnamese student team have won a total of six prizes at the VEX Robotics World Championship 2024.

Tay Ninh police bust transnational criminal gang

Police in Tay Ninh and the Gendarmerie of Svay Rieng province of Cambodia have busted a major gang operating transnational fraudulent appropriation of property, arresting 20 local and Chinese citizens in the process.

Para powerlifters take home two World Cup gold medals

The Vietnamese team clinched two gold medals at the 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup which is currently being held in Pattaya in Thailand.

Quang Ninh maintains first place at 2023 PCI and PGI

Quang Ninh maintains the first place at the ranking of the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI) 2023 released in Hanoi on Thursday.

Mekong Delta farmers cultivating rice as part of VnSAT project

Under the Vietnam Sustainable Agriculture Transformation Project (VnSAT), Mekong Delta farmers are developing high-quality low-emission rice and sell carbon credits.

The Funan Techo Canal project and appropriate behavior

Building the Funan Techo canal is a legitimate investment activity for the socio-economic development of Cambodia. Vietnam and Cambodia need to cooperate sincerely to enhance the economic development of both countries.

Enterprises urge petrol price stabilisation fund to be abolished

As the domestic petrol prices are also going parallel with the world market, the removal of the petrol price stabilisation fund should be considered.

Central bank successfully auctions 3,400 taels of gold bars

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced the result of its gold auction on May 8, with three winning bidders securing 34 lots.