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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.
Two Cambodian men prosecuted for transporting illegal entrants to Vietnam
The police of Mekong Delta Kien Giang province have prosecuted two Cambodian men for bringing four Vietnamese to illegally enter the latter.
Expat travel across Vietnam in the company of Teddy bear
Tobias Bremner, 28, is always accompanied by a small stuffed panda – his closest travel mate – in every step he takes across the country.
Charity run raises fund for over 100 children's heart surgeries
On the morning of January 15, the closing ceremony of "Run For The Heart 2020" took place at Celadon City to officially mark the end of season 8th of the program.
'Napalm girl' photographer attacked after receiving National Medal of Arts from Trump
The Vietnamese-American photojournalist Nick Ut, well known for the "Napalm girl" picture, has recently posted on his Facebook account that he was attacked by a stranger after receiving the National Medal of Art from President Donald Trump.
Vietnam launches anti-fake news center for the first time
Vietnam anti-fake news center is responsible for receiving, detecting, considering, labeling fake news and disinformation contents as well as announcing the verification.
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.
