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International Friends Share Excitement on 70th Anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory
On the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, international friends, who are in Vietnam, share special emotions and feelings for the "resounded throughout the five continents, shaken the world" victory of the Vietnamese people.
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Vietnam's Cueist Achieves Historic Feat with Scottish Open Title
It is the first time that Duong Quoc Hoang won a Pool Open title and he is also the first Vietnamese to take to the top podium of the opening leg of a British double-header on the World Nineball Tour.
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (May 8): Heavy Rain Slightly Increases In The Northern And Southern Regions
On May 8, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have moderate to heavy rain, and cool weather in the Northern and Southern regions.
Border guards strengthen security as borders whiten with snows
The COVID-19 checkpoint of Sì Lờ Lầu Border Guard Station in the northern province of Lai Châu has been engulfed in fog and frost almost around the clock in the last few days.
Vietnam advises overseas citizens to travel home only when really necessary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with other ministries, agencies and localities is working on a plan to repatriate Vietnamese citizens with an urgent need to return home.
Vietnam’s COVID-19 vaccine trials strictly observe WHO’s guidance
The trials of COVID-19 vaccine in Vietnam strictly follow the guidance of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and international organisations in terms of safety and immunity.
Distinctive features making Vietnam’s banh my an one-of-a-kind sandwich, with video
One of the most common street-food dishes in Vietnam is Banh mi which basically means bread but also refers to some of the country`s delicious baguette sandwiches.
Hanoi to test for SARS-CoV-2 on imported food
Hanoi will test for SARS-CoV-2 on 100 samples of imported food so as to ensure safety for residents, especially during the upcoming 13th National Party Congress, said Khong Minh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC).
UNODC Border Liaison Office opens in Quang Binh
The 21st Border Liaison Office (BLO) on January 13 was officially opened in Vietnam.
Quan Huong craft village busy churning out incense ahead of Lunar New Year
Known for the one-hundred-year-old tradition of making incense, Quan Huong craft village is working round the clock to meet hundreds of orders as the Lunar New Year is drawing near.
$261 million solar power plant brought into operation in Vietnam’s Western
A 275-hectare solar power plant with a capacity of 210MWp is brought into operation in western Vietnam with a total investment of 6 trillion VND (261,2 million USD).
Thousands of cattle succumb to extreme cold
At least 1,080 cattle in the North and North Central provinces have died under the low temperature and persistent rain, leaving farmers with extensive loss.
Hanoi streets brilliantly decorated to welcome 13th National Party Congress
Many streets in Hanoi have been brilliantly adorned with flags and banners to welcome the 13th National Party Congress, the country’s most important political event in the year scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2.
Vietnam officially halts licensing flights from UK and South Africa over Covid-19
Vietnam officially suspends licensing inbound flights from countries and territories where the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic is developing complicatedly. Flights between the UK and South Africa are the first to be affected.
New small banknotes hunted for New Year lucky money in Vietnam
While Tết holiday (Lunar New Year) is just around the corner, exchange services for new small banknotes are booming ahead one month in Vietnam.
Volunteers receive highest doses of Vietnam-made COVID-19 vaccine
Three people were given Nano Covax, the made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine, at the highest dose on January 12 during the ongoing human trials.
Vietnamese naval troops trained hard on land to cope with dangers at sea
Promoting the glorious tradition and achievements of the Vietnam People's Army and the Heroic Naval soldiers, soldiers in Brigade No.167 of Naval Region 2 undergo hard on-land physical training to better adapt to harsh working conditions at sea.
Discovery of a critically endangered female Hoan Kiem turtle in Dong Mo lake
After thorough research by December 2020, scientists have generated enough evidence to prove the turtle discovered in Dong Mo lake (Hanoi) is a female Swinhoe turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), also known as the Hoan Kiem turtle.
Frost gives Vietnam's northern provinces a new look
Numbers of provinces across the North, including Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Ha Giang, Lao Cai, and Lai Chau are all frosted up as temperature dips to below zero degrees Celcius.
Sapa kids hawk goods in minus temperature
As midnight approaches in the upland town of Sapa, with mercury drops to minus 1 degree Celcius, groups of kids are still wandering around, pestering visitors to buy their goods.
Vietnam police cavalry squad first rehearses against protesters
After being trained for a year, the Vietnam's police cavalry squad was mobilized to take part in exercising against protests.
Northern Vietnam mountains engulfed in white snow
On the morning of January 11, Y Ty Commune in Bat Xat District and Sa Pa Town in Lao Cai Province experienced significant snowfall, attracting a large number of visitors.
Three volunteers to receive 75mcg dose of Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine
Three volunteers are set to be injected the first shot of 75mcg dose of the Made-in-Vietnam Nanocovax vaccine on January 18, the highest quantity of the vaccine which will be trialed on participants.