Expats in Vietnam
The Real-World Impact of Dom's Dream
As an "ethical expat," Dom Paterson is following his dreams by helping out vulnerable Vietnamese communities.
Economy
Opportunities to Attract Foreign Investment of Vietnamese Industry
GDP growth, production activities, and export recovery are important factors to help Vietnamese industry become a destination for foreign investors.
Friendship
Committee for Foreign NGO Affairs Visits US
The delegation of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs (COMINGO) led by Phan Anh Son, vice president - general secretary of VUFO, vice chairman of the COMINGO visited and worked in the United States from September 20-28. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation between the Committee, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and non-governmental organizations, partners and friends in the US.
VUFO Presents Friendship Medal to the South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga presented the medal "For peace and friendship among nations" to the South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh-wan in Hanoi on Oct. 4.
18:00 | 05/10/2022
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Oct 5): Vietnam among top Asian exporters to Spain
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Oct 5): 25 Apple’s partners have factories set up factories in Vietnam, UOB upgrades 2022 growth forecast for Vietnam to 8.2%
15:58 | 05/10/2022
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Oct 4): Petrol prices fall to over a year record low
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Oct 4): Reference exchange rate up VND 11, Hai Phong lures more than 1.24 billion USD in the first nine months, rubber exports gross US$2.32 billion over nine months
18:00 | 04/10/2022
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Sep 3): Organic agricultural products export reaches USD 335 mln
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Sep 3): The North continuously to be affected by cold air waves, export value of aquatic products up 38% in nine months.
17:52 | 03/10/2022
National
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 6): 25 Apple’s Partners Have Factories Set Up Factories in Vietnam
National
Vietnam News Today (Oct. 6): Vietnam GDP growth likely to hit 8% this year in base-case scenario; Vietnam calls for global efforts to promote sustainable development; 25 Apple’s partners have factories set up factories in Vietnam; Various cultural and sports activities to celebrate Hanoi’s Liberation Day.
07:00 | 06/10/2022
National
Two Important Projects Discussed on Second Day of Party Central Committee 6th Plenum
National
The 13th Party Central Committee discussed two important projects on October 4, the second working day of its 6th plenum.
12:44 | 05/10/2022
National
Russia to Help Train Officials and Prosecutors for Vietnam
National
The Prosecutor's Office of Russia will help train officials and prosecutors for Vietnam, said the Prosecutor General of Russia.
11:27 | 05/10/2022
Friendship
VUFO Presents Friendship Medal to the South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga presented the medal "For peace and friendship among nations" to the South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh-wan in Hanoi on Oct. 4.
18:00 | 05/10/2022
Friendship
Canada Wishes to Forge Long-Term Relationship with Vietnam
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly believes in a prosperous future between Canada and Vietnam.
16:33 | 05/10/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam-Spain Continue to Strengthen Partnership and Cooperation
Vietnam and Spain are standing a good chance to further develop ties.
11:22 | 05/10/2022
Friendship
Beautiful Romance Between a Vietnamese Wife and her Swiss Husband
East meets Wests in this globe-trotting romance!
09:49 | 04/10/2022
Expats in Vietnam
The Real-World Impact of Dom's Dream
As an "ethical expat," Dom Paterson is following his dreams by helping out vulnerable Vietnamese communities.
08:00 | 06/10/2022
World
Promoting Gender Equality is Key to Ending Son Preference
UNFPA Vietnam is calling for renewed attention to address undervaluing of girls
23:14 | 05/10/2022
Expats in Vietnam
Vietnamese Bride and Surprises in India
Do Thi Y's marriage to her businessman spouse in Bangalore, India, exemplifies hot cross-border romances can be passionate and loving.
07:09 | 05/10/2022
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Boxer Wins World Championship
On September 30th, boxer Tran Van Thao unleashed a "thunderbolt" punch to knock out Filipino fighter Prince Andrew Laurio right in the first round, winning the IBA World Championship.
10:04 | 03/10/2022
Viet's Home
Activities to Support Vietnamese Youth in Post-pandemic Sustainable Development Goals
The seminar with the theme "The young and sustainable development goals towards post Covid-19 pandemic recovery" was held on the morning of September 29.
14:38 | 01/10/2022
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Expats in Vietnam
[Photo Series]: The Thrills of Expat Football
Competitive matches, cheering crowds, and rowdy bia hoi celebrations are nothing new to expat footballers in Vietnam.
21:11 | 30/09/2022
Expats in Vietnam
Foreign Tourists Clean Up Trash After the Storm in Hoi An
A group of foreign tourists rushes to help the local Vietnamese people clean up trash after the storm swept through Hoi An.
06:39 | 30/09/2022
Viet's Home
NGO Continues Clearance of Explosive Ordnance in Quang Tri Province until 2025
The “Restoring the Environment and Neutralising the Effects of the War” (RENEW) project will be continuing in 2023-2025 period in Quang Tri province.
19:28 | 29/09/2022
IMF: Vietnamese GDP in ASEAN Set to Rise From Sixth to Third by 2027
Vietnam’s GDP grew by 8.83% in the first nine months of 2022, the highest increase in the period of 2011-2022.
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Oct 5): Vietnam among top Asian exporters to Spain
Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Oct 5): 25 Apple’s partners have factories set up factories in Vietnam, UOB upgrades 2022 growth forecast for Vietnam to 8.2%
Seas and islands
Typhoon Noru: 14 Crew Members Rescued by Vietnamese Sailors
Seas and islands
Responding to a foreign ship stranded at sea due to the ship's engine failure, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center acted to immediately rescuing all 14 crew members and bring them back safety
15:15 | 28/09/2022
Seas and islands
Vietnam Respects and Upholds universal value of UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
Seas and islands
According to Assoc., PhD. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Vietnam always respects the universal value of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and strictly enforces the rights and obligations of a coastal state, in accordance with UNCLOS and international law.
06:23 | 27/09/2022
Seas and islands
Vietnam-Philippines Cooperation in South China Sea: Strategic and Responsible Partnership
Seas and islands
Vietnam and the Philippines hold regular exchanges on personnel, expertise, arts and sports at military bases in the Spratly (Truong Sa) archipelago, which can only be conducted by strategic, trusting and responsible partners.
18:54 | 25/09/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese Experience a Joyful Oktoberfest Reunion
Every fall, tens of millions of people from across the globe congregate in Munich, Germany for "Oktoberfest," a unique folk event that has been held there for more than 200 years. It's a wonderful opportunity for the Vietnamese community in Germany to get together and indulge in the celebration.
08:09 | 06/10/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam-Spain Continue to Strengthen Partnership and Cooperation
Vietnam and Spain are standing a good chance to further develop ties.
11:22 | 05/10/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Communities Abroad Share Vietnamese Culture with Their International Peers
Vietnamese abroad spread the homeland's images and traditional culture.
15:58 | 03/10/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnam Takes Part in UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development
As an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam is fully aware of the role of culture as a driver of sustainable development and demonstrates a deep commitment to the realization of the 2030 Agenda.
07:13 | 03/10/2022
World
Who Is John Clauser – One Of The Three Nobel Winning Of Quantum Physics?
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger have won this year's Nobel Prize in physics for their work in quantum mechanics, Sweden's Karolinska Institute announced on Tuesday.
07:54 | 06/10/2022
World
Chicago's First Pandemic-Born Vietnamese Coffee Shop to Open
On the streets of Uptown Chicago, Fat Miilk sells specialty coffee that is sold directly to consumers.
23:16 | 05/10/2022
World
Promoting Gender Equality is Key to Ending Son Preference
UNFPA Vietnam is calling for renewed attention to address undervaluing of girls
23:14 | 05/10/2022
World
IPhone Manufacturing: Can India Pip China Anytime Soon?
India exported iPhones worth $1 billion from May to September 2022, according to a Bloomberg report, but a closer look at the data shows the country is a long way from rivalling China’s iPhone manufacturing chops
23:08 | 05/10/2022
Travel
Golden Rice Season in Northwest Vietnam: Top 5 Most Beautiful Spots
From mid-September to October, the mountains and terraced rice fields in Vietnam are covered with a new brilliant bright yellow coat. During this season, Sapa, Mu Cang Chai, Hoang Su Phi, Bac Son, and Y Ti are the ideal destinations when visiting the Northwest.
23:28 | 05/10/2022
Multimedia
Son Doong Cave Stand Among The World's 10 Greatest Natural Caves
Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, the world's largest cave, now has been listed among top 10 Greatest Natural Caves in the World by Wonderlist.
16:57 | 05/10/2022
Travel
Discover the Treasured Islands Near Phu Quoc
Outside Phu Quoc are small islands with big, beautiful views.
07:11 | 05/10/2022
Travel
Four Most Beautiful Destinations That You Should Not Miss In Yen Bai
Yen Bai is famous for pristine, tranquil, and charming natural beauty with many popular destinations such as Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, Suoi Giang, Thac Ba lake. Tourists will have a chance to marvel at the attractive scenery of the place, immerse themselves in the colorful festivals, and learn many interesting things about the life of the locals and long-standing cultural traditions here.
07:02 | 05/10/2022
The Biggest Ever Anime-Cosplay Event Held in Central Vietnam
A festival imbued with modern Japanese culture is being held on a grand scale at Da Nang.
It’s Time To Act – The First Nature Film Festival in Vietnam
The Spanish Embassy in Vietnam recently launched the Nature Film Festival entitled “It's Time to Act in Vietnam”.
“Banh Mi” Becomes The New Word In Merriam-Webster Dictionary
In September, "Banh mi" was officially added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, along with more than 370 new words and definitions.
Oktoberfest 2022 to Return to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
One of Vietnam’s most exciting cultural events returns for its 16th year at Windsor Plaza Hotel – Ho Chi Minh City and will take place for the first time at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel.
Multimedia
Son Doong Cave Stand Among The World's 10 Greatest Natural Caves
Multimedia
Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, the world's largest cave, now has been listed among top 10 Greatest Natural Caves in the World by Wonderlist.
16:57 | 05/10/2022
Multimedia
Spreading Cambodian Cultural and Artistic Values in Tra Vinh Province
Multimedia
A Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam 2022 took place from September 27 to October 2 in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh.
07:12 | 03/10/2022
Multimedia
Vietnamese Film Premieres at Tokyo International Film Festival
Multimedia
The 35th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) recently announced its line-up with 15 international competition titles including its first from Vietnam - Bui Thac Chuyen’s Glorious Ashes.
15:13 | 27/09/2022
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