Vietnamese's painting fetches US$ 1 million at French auction
A lacquer painting by renowned Vietnamese painter Pham Hau was sold for 833,000 euros during an auction held by French auction house Aguttes
Lakeside dumping area transformed in Hanoi
Once an area for dumping garbage, a 200-meter road section along Truc Bach lake in Hanoi has been renovated into a clean space decorated with murals and lanterns
Creative good deeds amid Covid-19 season
Meaningful presents have been given to frontline workers as the pandemic ravages across the country
Vietnamese films to compete at Lorcano Film Festival, video
Three young Vietnamese filmmakers will compete at the 74th edition of the Lorcano Film Festival slated for August 4-14.
French businessman caught growing cannabis in Hanoi
Tiberghien Frederec, 55, was caught growing the waccy baccy among fruit trees on a large piece of land by the bank of the Red River, harvesting it several times for 'personal use'
Agent Orange victim: I hope that I have enough health to take care of my children
The pain caused by Agent Orange on victims and their descendants is difficult to describe in words. Instead of accepting a cruel fate, grandmothers, mothers, wives and fathers have devoted themselves to their families
Foreign expert volunteers to join Covid-19 battle in Bac Giang
Hitoshi Mukai, a Japanese expert, has volunteered to join the Covid-19 fight in the northern Bac Giang province
Vietnamese woman gives birth at health declaration site
The rare incident has been garnering a lot of attention for the prompt response of medical staff at the scene
Weaving the dream for Agent Orange victims: helping sufferers overcome adversity
Nguyen Van Mac, an Agent Orange victim, has overcome physical disadvantages to run his own business, extending help to underprivileged people
Hanoi considers easing essential activity restrictions
With the Covid-19 pandemic basically under control, the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee said that he would consider easing some essential activities
Wedding car decorated with Bac Giang lychees goes viral
A wedding car decorated with lychees has become a topic of hot discussion
Vietnamese cuisine impresses Michelin Guide
Michelin hopes to cooperate with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to promote Vietnamese cuisine in the renowned Michelin Guide
Several Vietnamese provinces ease social distancing measures
After many days without community transmissions, Dien Bien, Son La and Quang Ninh provinces and Da Nang city have relaxed social distancing measures.
Criminals hand out anesthesia-laden masks, rob civilians
Criminals reportedly handed out anesthetic-doused masks to commit robbery during the Covid-19 scare.
Weaving the dream for Agent Orange victims: The lifetime work of an iron lady
Wars have ceased to exist in Vietnam, but their consequences remain. Agent Orange/dioxin has been negatively affecting the health of many Vietnamese. A victim of Agent Orange, Nguyen Thanh Binh has overcome fate with her iron will and become a shoulder to rely on for other dioxin victims.
CDC lists Vietnam among lowest risk countries to coronavirus
As one of the least vulnerable to Covid-19 countries, Vietnam is considered a safe place for traveling during coronavirus time.
Vietnam proposes to put off SEA Games 31 until next year
The Vietnam Olympic Committee has proposed organizing the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in July 2022 instead of this November and December as the country grapples with complicated Covid development.
Oversea Vietnamese housemaid gets rich at 50 years old
During the five years working as a housemaid in Thailand, Le Thi Viet learned how to make everlasting flowers from her employer. At 50, she came back to Vietnam to start her own business.
Ethnic Vietnamese young man promotes tourism in remote commune
A young Ha Nhi ethnic man named Ly Xa Xuy has worked hard to promote tourism in his homeland.
Expats join hands to fight Covdi-19 in Vietnam
Foreigners are donating money and essential items like food and masks to people who have lost livelihoods to the Covid-19 pandemic, showing their solidarity with their adopted country.
