Quang Ninh leads the 2019's administrative reform (PAR) index
The northern province of Quang Ninh and the State Bank of Viet Nam maintain their first position on the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) for the third consecutive year in 2019, according to the Government Steering Committee for Administrative Reform at a teleconference in Ha Noi on May 19.
Nice and better air quality in the first half of May in Vietnam
In the first half of May 2020, the air quality in many urban areas (Hanoi, Ha Long, Hue, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City) were quite good.
Vietnamese government approves to build Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has turned green light to construction of Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport at the proposal of Ho Chi Minh City authorities.
Hanoi roads become more costly by the time
Hanoi’s roads are the most expensive in Vietnam and they are becoming increasingly costly, with prices in the billions of VND per metre.
More administrative procedures to go online in Vietnam
To cope with COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has been pushing more administrative procedures online.
Children’s council established in Kon Tum province
A Children’s Council has been established in Kon Tum province on May 18 with the participation of 35 children. The Children’s Council is expected to create more chances so that children can raise their opinions, as well as discuss with leaders about issues that related to them.
Foreigners yet to be granted land use rights in Vietnam
Foreign nationals entering Vietnam are not granted land use rights as enjoyed by local citizens, according to a statement made by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Free “Face Mask ATM” launched in Da Lat, Vietnam
The lecturers and students of Lam Dong Medical College have launched a free-of-charge “Face Mask ATM” to help local people in Da Lat city fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The "mask ATM" in front of the college's gate can provide about 300 masks to tourists and locals every day.
Channel News Asia: Vietnam has smoothly managed Covid-19
Channels News Asia has just published an article which lauds Vietnam's efforts on combating Covid-19. Quick action by the government has helped prevent widespread infection – and turned the tide of public distrust, says Helen Clark, the writer.
President Ho Chi Minh in the eyes of foreign friends
Park Chan Kyong, a journalist in the Republic of Korea who worked for French news agency AFP for 35 years, has expressed his admiration for late President Ho Chi Minh’s endless love for the Vietnamese people.
English version of book on President Ho Chi Minh’s stay in Thailand to be released
The book “President Ho Chi Minh, the Founder of Modern Vietnam – Thailand Relations,” which tells stories about his stay in Thailand, is set to be published in English in celebration of his 130th birthday (May 19, 1890 – 2020).
Vietnam publishes stamps to celebrate President Ho Chi Minh's birthday
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision to publish a special stamp collection to celebrate 130th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh and 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh Museum.
Vietnam has the second fastest growth of wealthiest people in the past decade
Vietnam ranks second among the world’s top richest markets regarding very high net worth individuals over the past decade.
A look at President Ho Chi Minh’s house throughout his childhood
Marking President Ho Chi Minh’s 130th birth anniversary this year, VOV.VN takes you to a tour of the late president’s house where he lived from 1901 to 1906.
President Ho Chi Minh’s statue to be erected in Saint Petersburg
Relevant Vietnamese agencies and the local government of the Russian city of Saint Petersburg are working on a project to erect the late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in the city.
President Ho Chi Minh lives on through the lives he touched
For swimmer Vu Thi Sen, now 73, President Ho Chi Minh was not only an idol but her meetings with him in her youth had shaped her future.
Egyptian newspaper praises President Ho Chi Minh
The Egyptian Gazette on May 16 devoted the entire page 6 to late President Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam on the occasion of his 130th birth anniversary (May 19).
Three Irish youngsters tell about life in safe haven of Vietnam amid COVID-19
While large parts of the rest of the world, including their Irish homeland, have suffered devastating death tolls, Vietnam, remarkably, has recorded no deaths at all and the country is now out of its three-month lockdown. For three Irish youngstera Becky Henson Walne, Richard Dineen and Sinead Goldsmith, it has been a fascinating experience.
With wheelchair-bound and courage, a Vietnamese with disability has traveled across Vietnam
Phan Vu Minh, 29, is wheelchair-bound but does not allow his physical condition to stand in the way of his passion for traveling.
Security experts ask internet users to protect themselves from cyber attacks
As people rely more and more on social media in everyday life, the risk of cyber attacks grow more, and most experts said internet users should have a sense of protection of personal information when online.
