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Photo Contest Launched to Honor Vietnam's Frontier Building
The submissions should vividly reflect the beauty of the country, as well as the culture, scenery and people in the border areas; and honor those who have contributed to protecting the border areas.
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 20): Cool Temperatures In The Northern Region
On April 20, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have light rain in the early morning, with warm temperatures in the afternoon in the Northern region.
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Project Tackles Economic Barriers To Education of Fishermen’s Children
166 disadvantaged children from fishermen families in coastal areas will be supported through a project titlled "Casting the Net of Dreams".
Rare photos of Hue Imperial City in 1919
The rare photos printed in the “Annam 1919 - L'Indochine française” book give a close insight into the scenery of the Imperial City of Hue in 1919.
First fairy tale books on gender equality officially introduced to Vietnamese children
"Generation Equality – modern fairy tales", the first modern fairy tale picture books on gender equality for children have been debuted in Hanoi on October 20.
In photos: Thousands of houses in Thua Thien Hue inundated in water
Flooding triggered by heavy downpours has submerged thousands of houses in the central province of Thua Thien Hue.
Another storm heading toward central Vietnam, casualties expected to keep rising
Vietnam’s central region is forecasted to experience another storm, Saudel, which is moving into the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) towards the central coast.
Flooding in central Vietnam updates: 102 deaths, 90,000 people evacuated
Flooding and landslides in central Vietnam have left 102 deaths and 26 missing to date.
UpRace: Nearly 115,000 runners raises USD 129,100 for health, environment and education
A charity race for the UpRace community raised more than VND 3 billion (USD 129,100) for four social organizations: Newborns Vietnam, Green Vietnam Biodiversity Conservation Centre (GreenViet), VietSeeds Foundation, and Operation Smile Vietnam.
Vietnamese Women’s Day: History, Meaning, Activities
Aside from the International Women’s Day on March 8th, Vietnam also celebrates its National Women’s Day on October 20th. It’s among several occasions on which the society shows their love and respect to the women for all the sacrifices they have made.
In Photos: Record flooding in central Vietnam, thousands of houses deluged in water
Quang Binh, the central province of Vietnam has seen thousands of inundated houses due to record flooding.
Vietnamese air carriers transport relief goods for free to flood-stricken central region
Starting October 18, Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vasco will offer free transport of relief goods to flood-stricken people in central Vietnam.
Rare color photos of Quang Tri province in 1960s
As Quang Tri is battered by severe flood and landslides, the precious photo series of the central provinces taken by American soldiers in the 1960s, 1970s is like a tribute and a returned ticket to the good old days.
Vietnamese female beauties at work across the country in photos
Lensman Cao Ky Nhan, a Ho Chi Minh City resident captured photos of the daily life of Vietnamese women throughout the S-shaped country.
Memorial ceremony held for 13 martyrs dying on the rescue road in Rao Trang 3
The memorial and funeral ceremony of 13 cadres and soldiers who died while performing their duties of rescue missing people in Rao Trang 3 takes place on October 18 at Hospital 268 Funeral House, belonging to the Logistics Department of Military Region 4, Thua Thien-Hue province.
Let's Do It! Hanoi launched campaign “World Cleanup Day 2020” for a green capital
On the morning of October 17, in Hanoi, Let's Do It! Hanoi Organization (belongs to Let Do It! Vietnam) launched the Campaign “World Cleanup Day 2020” with the participation of 1000 volunteers.
Picture book by Vietnamese author and illustrator on 2020 White Ravens list
A picture book by two Vietnamese author and illustrator has been selected for the prestigious White Raven 2020 list of recommendations in the field of international children’s and youth literature. This is the most prestigious international award for children’s books.
13 officers in the landslide of Rao Trang 3 granted Martyr and State Honorable titles
The Prime Minister has just issued Decision No. 1594 to grant the "State Honorable" titles to 13 martyrs who died on October 13, 2020, while doing search and rescue at the Rao Trang 3 hydropower project.
Interesting photos of Saigon women in 1972 under US photographer’s lens
Three ladies in Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional costume) go shopping, a mother carried her children on a motorbike, a girl in Ao dai drives Honda Cup are among interesting photos of Saigon women in 1972 captured by US photographer Patrice Habans.
F1 Grand Fix officially cancelled in Vietnam due to Covid-19
On the morning of October 16, the organizers of Formula One (F1) Grand Prix Vietnam has announced the event is officially cancelled due to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
Rare photos of Temple of Literature in French colonial period
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) was built in 1070 under Emperor Ly Thanh Tong and is regarded as one of Hanoi's most iconic tourist attractions. Let’s take a look at its rare photos in the French colonial period.
Linh Quang Pagoda (Dien Bien): The cultural and religious corner for people living along the border
Lying on Tong Khao hill, Thanh Nua commune, Dien Bien District, Dien Bien province, Linh Quang Pagoda is around 5 kilometers away from the city center. Towards Doc Lap canal from the city, “the most peaceful place on the borderland of Dien Bien” is spotted on the hill range.
Hanoi: Heavy rains cause serious congestion during rush hour
Tropical storm Nangka brought heavy rain to Hanoi in the afternoon of October 14, causing traffic chaos in the capital city. Many streets were flooded as locals tried hard to get back home.
