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Utilizing Cyberspace as New Approach to External Information
Vietnam hopes to use the internet to help promote its unique brand of "bamboo diplomacy."
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 25): Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms Continue In The Northern Region
On April 25, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have heavy rain and thunderstorms in Hanoi and across the Northern region.
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Vietnam Sees Progress in Addressing Gender Inequality and Promoting Women's Rights
On the occasion of Vietnam’s election to UN Women Executive Board for the term of 2025-2027, UN Women Representative in Vietnam Caroline T. Nyamayemombe shared in a recent interview that she highly appreciated its efforts to ensure the rights and advancement of women in recent years.
Australian website praises Vietnam’s prudent, low-cost approach to combating Covid-19
The Australia-based website Theconversation on May 25 published an article on Viet Nam’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former German Vice Chancellor lands another Vietnam assignment
Former German Vice Chancellor Philipp Rösler has been nominated an independent board member of a Vietnamese agricultural firm for the 2019-2024 term.
Minister of Public Security: Revised Law on Residence ensures citizens' freedom of residence
Under the authority of the Prime Minister, General To Lam, Politburo Member and Minister of Public Security, on May 23 presented the draft Law on Residence to the National Assembly’s deputies.
Land use rights for foreigners set to come under strict scrutiny
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is poised to examine and consider promulgating a new decree relating to foreign investment issues in the country, including foreigners’ land use, according to MPI Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.
Hanoi to build 8 underground parking lots in Ba Dinh
Hanoi’s Transport Department has agreed with a proposal of building eight underground parking lots in Ba Dinh District.
Vietnam government proposes to postpone salary increase in 2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc put forth the postponement of a regular basis salary increase for wage earners in the public sector this year in order to allot more resources to support people affected by Covid-19 pandemic and economic recovery.
Hanoi's modern urban center planned to be built around My Dinh stadium
The city’s Nam Tu Liem district targets to become a modern urban center with comprehensive social and technical infrastructure in terms of services, sports, entertainment and commerce.
HCM City seeks approval to grant new work permits to experts from pandemic-hit countries
Ho Chi Minh City is asking approval to grant new work permits to foreign experts or highly skilled workers arriving from COVID-19-affected countries and territories, VNS reported on May 23.
Hanoi University designs ventilator to fight against Covid-19
Academics and students at a Hanoi university have designed and built a ventilator to help the country fight COVID-19, and they can produce up to 500 machines a month for hospitals and health centres nationwide.
Former German vice chancellor notes Vietnam captured international attention
Dr. Philipp Rösler, a former vice chancellor of Germany who is of Vietnamese-origin, has said that Vietnam has successfully captured international attention for both its anti-epidemic and pro-business practices
British Embassy, Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 join hands to counter human trafficking
From March 2020, the British Embassy Hanoi have in conjunction with associated partners, implemented a campaign raising public awareness on human trafficking with the support of Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’hen Nie.
Young Vietnamese go to convenience stores to avoid the summer heat
Convenience stores in Hanoi have become ideal heat shelters for many young people amid the blazing hot weather.
Happy and relieved - Frontline doctor recalls the 3-month fight against Covid-19
Dr. Pham Ngoc Thach, director of the Hanoi-based National Hospital of Tropical Diseases, feels happy and relieved after three months on the frontline battling in the war against COVID-19.
Experts warn smoking to possibly increase the risk of contracting with coronavirus
Smoking can increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission within the community as it weakens lung function and immune response to infections, according to experts.
No more bars for two Asiatic black bears in Vietnam's northern province
Two Asiatic black bears in Ha Nam province have been rescued on May 20 and brought to the Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh by Four Paws, an international animal welfare organization, and Ha Nam province's Forest Protection Department.
Made-in-Vietnam hand sanitizers exported to Europe and the US
Some 4 million bottles of made-in-Vietnam DrOH hand sanitiser have been exported to Europe, the US, and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, reported by VnExplorer.
Hanoi applies new technology to clean up To Lich river
A sewerage system underneath To Lich River in Hanoi is being built with the cutting-edge technology that has never adopted before designed by a Japanese company with an aim to clean up the notoriously polluted river, Vietnam News reported.
Russian – French woman passionate Vietnamese language
Maria Kalinina, best known as Micka Chu, is a foreign entertainer living in Ho Chi Minh city. Though her multiple talents, it’s her fluency in Vietnamese and covers of Vietnamese pop singer Son Tung M-TP’s hit songs that have made her famous in the country.
Northern Vietnam to be hit by scorching heat as of May 22
Hot weather will hit northern Viet Nam till the end of the week, said the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnamese children concerned about learning pressure
A recent survey has found that learning pressure is the biggest challenge faced by children due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
