Culture

Calligraphy exhibition highlights literary masterpieces

10:53 | 05/11/2024 Culture

The exhibition features 18 writers from all over the country. Each has a different profession, but they all share a love of Vietnamese calligraphy and a desire to spread this passion for art to as many people as possible.

VN int’l fashion week Fall/Winter 2024 prepares to open

11:38 | 04/11/2024 Culture

Sixteen international and Vietnamese fashion designers and brands will display their latest collections at the Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Fall/Winter 2024 held in Hà Nội from November 13-16.

Delicacy of Hà Nội’s autumn

11:29 | 04/11/2024 Lifestyle

Cốm (young rice) is a delicacy of Hà Nội’s autumn, from which many popular dishes have been created, but it is also being developed in new ways by younger cooks.

$10-billion national target programme on cultural development officially proposed to parliament

18:02 | 02/11/2024 Culture

By 2030, Việt Nam will work to restore 95 per cent of special national relics (equivalent to about 127 relics) and 70 per cent of national relics (equivalent to about 2,542 relics). The cultural industry is expected to contribute seven per cent to the country's GDP.

Great Solidarity of Ethnic Groups Week to take place next week

09:55 | 08/11/2024 Culture

The Great Solidarity of Ethnic Groups - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week 2024 will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from November 16-24, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Famous musical star Philip Quast to perform and share experiences in Hà Nội

09:40 | 06/11/2024 Culture

The famous bass-baritone singer, who is best known for his role as Inspector Javert in the stage musical Les Misérables and in the Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert, will be performing his show, The Road I Took.

'Cải lương' guru performs in TV programme

09:34 | 06/11/2024 Culture

People’s Artist and cải lương (reformed opera) guru Lệ Thuỷ is working in a special TV show produced by the Hồ Chí Minh City Television (HTV) and its partners.

Spotlight on Vietnam: Can the silver screen boost tourism?

09:41 | 01/11/2024 Culture

Vietnam's tourism and cinema industries are aligning like never before, with policies fostering collaboration between the two sectors. However, effectively promoting Vietnamese tourism through cinema in foreign markets remains an uphill battle.

Documentary film festival offers voices for sustainable development

09:29 | 31/10/2024 Culture

The Voices for Tomorrow: Documentary Film Festival for Sustainability, is being co hosted by the Goethe Institute Hà Nội and the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD).

The 7th HANIFF gets ready to welcome international artists

10:13 | 30/10/2024 Culture

HANIFF is a chance for local cinema lovers to enjoy an unforgettable array of cinematic works in Hà Nội.

Exhibition on Tây Nguyên culture opens

11:16 | 29/10/2024 Culture

A special exhibition featuring the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Gia Lai and its people has opened at the Museumof Hồ Chí Minh City.

HCM City to host Chợ Lớn culinary fair

11:11 | 29/10/2024 Culture

HCM City’s District 5 will organise the annual Chợ Lớn Food Story culinary fair at the District 5 Culture – Sports Centre from December 8-12.

UNESCO official applauds Ninh Binh for heritage value promotion

09:37 | 29/10/2024 Culture

UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations Firmin Edouard Matoko on October 28 applauded the northern province of Ninh Binh for its determination, commitment and direction in preserving and promoting the value of Trang An heritage site.

Northern province boosts Quan Ho preservation and promotion

16:14 | 28/10/2024 Culture

(VEN) - The northern province of Bac Ninh has been actively preserving and promoting the values of its Quan Ho (love duet singing) through practical initiatives, including provision of special policies benefiting Quan Ho artisans and villages.

Vietnam’s culture popularised in US

10:04 | 28/10/2024 Culture

An event promoting Vietnam’s economy, culture and cuisine has been held in Washington D.C, attracting more than 100 participants.

42 Vietnamese movies to compete at 7th Hanoi Int’l Film Festival

11:01 | 25/10/2024 Culture

A total of 42 Vietnamese movies will compete in three categories, namely feature films, short films, and contemporary Vietnam films, at the upcoming seventh Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VII), according to the organising board.

Reclaiming breakfast: noodles at dawn

15:03 | 24/10/2024 Culture

Bánh Cuốn is a morning revelation, Bun Cha asserts its dominance before 10am, and the best Phở spots run dry by nine.

Over 100 burials from 4000 years ago discovered at Vườn Chuối

14:16 | 23/10/2024 Culture

An important characteristic is that the Pre-Đông Sơn graves show a practice of extracting front teeth in adults, which is not observed in the Đông Sơn cultural period.

Vietnamese artists win three gold awards at Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2024

09:40 | 23/10/2024 Culture

Artists of Hanoi-based Le Ngoc Theatre won a Gold Plus and two gold awards at the 2024 Asia Pacific Arts Festival held in Singapore from October 19 - 20.

Artist displays paintings created from natural materials

09:23 | 21/10/2024 Culture

The exhibition Đất (Earth) displays nearly 50 paintings mostly created over the past three years, including 15 large paintings measuring 4.2m by 2.1m.

Construction of Trường Sa Museum set to begin

09:10 | 21/10/2024 Culture

The Trường Sa Museum project will be built on an area of 1.7ha, at the boundary of the Gạc Ma Memorial Site in Cam Lâm District, where 64 naval soldiers are commemorated for bravely sacrificing their lives to defend the Gạc Ma (Johnson South), Cô Lin (Collins) and Len Đao (Landsdowne) reefs in Việt Nam’s Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago on March 14, 1988.

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Legislature passes Law on People's Air Defence

15:33 | 27/11/2024 News and Events

Hanoi – The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted the Law on People's Air Defence with all 449 deputies present at the ongoing 8th session in Hanoi on November 27 morning voting in favour.

Nam Định to build two new industrial clusters

15:07 | 27/11/2024 Industry

Nam Định is expected to have 54 industrial clusters covering a total area of about 5,969 hectares by 2030.

From 2026, small businesses with revenues under VNĐ200 million will be exempt from VAT

15:01 | 27/11/2024 Policy

From January 1, 2026, individuals and household businesses earning under VNĐ200 million annually will be exempt from VAT.

Deforestation, forest land encroachment increase in Đắk Lắk Province

14:57 | 27/11/2024 Environment

Despite various measures implemented by local authorities and forest managers to curb the situation, the issue has not yet 'cooled down'.

Lunar New Year holiday to span nine days

10:32 | 27/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration.

Petrovietnam grows strongly thanks to volatility management

07:29 | 24/11/2024 Companies

(VEN) - In the context of market volatility with complicated developments from epidemics, economic crises, to geopolitical instability, the proactive management of volatility of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) has helped the group not only steadily overcome numerous difficulties, but also take advantages of new opportunities to set many records in production and business activities and make great contributions to the country’s economic growth.

Top Vietnamese legislator pays courtesy visit to Cambodian King

08:55 | 24/11/2024 News and Events

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn paid a courtesy visit to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on November 23, within the framework of his official visit to the neighbouring country.

Việt Nam – Malaysia relationship develops strongly in new period

09:00 | 24/11/2024 Cooperation

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at the Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội on November 23 afternoon, successfully concluding their three-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.

VN’s first pharmaceutical industrial park to be built

09:26 | 24/11/2024 Economy

Located in Thái Bình Province, the park is expected to provide jobs for 18,000 people when going into operations.

Banning motorbikes - a complex issue

09:32 | 24/11/2024 Society

Hà Nội is facing a serious problem because of polluted air and traffic congestion. Authorities plan to limit motorbikes in inner districts after 2025 and them gradually ban reduce the number of bikes on the roads from 2030. Are motorbikes the problem? Will this help ease congestion? Watch our video and tell us your comments.

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Vietnam, Bulgaria strengthen traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation

08:56 | 26/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev and his spouse are on an official visit to Vietnam from November 24 to 28. This is the first visit to Vietnam by a Bulgarian president in 11 years, and also the first trip to the Southeast Asian country by President Radev.

Banning motorbikes - a complex issue

09:32 | 24/11/2024 Society

Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

09:00 | 22/11/2024 Infographic

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man leads a high-ranking delegation to make an official visit to Cambodia, and attend some international events hosted by the neighboring country on November 21 to 24.

Vietnam - Malaysia Strategic Partnership

10:54 | 21/11/2024 Infographic

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been continuously strengthened and developed positively across all areas, especially since it was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in August 2015.

Vietnam, Dominican Republic strengthening cooperation

08:45 | 20/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit holds significant importance as it marks the first official trip by a Vietnamese leader to the Dominican Republic, taking place ahead of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (July 7, 2005 – July 7, 2025).

Policy

From 2026, small businesses with revenues under VNĐ200 million will be exempt from VAT

15:01 | 27/11/2024 Policy

From January 1, 2026, individuals and household businesses earning under VNĐ200 million annually will be exempt from VAT.

Lunar New Year holiday to span nine days

10:32 | 27/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration.

Party Central Committee concludes 13th Conference with major resolutions for reform and national development

16:37 | 25/11/2024 Policy

Speaking at the meeting, General Secretary Tô Lâm summarised the key outcomes of the conference and highlighted the work required going ahead. He noted that the Central Committee had achieved a high level of consensus on its determination to review and streamline the organisational structure of the political system.

New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

09:29 | 22/11/2024 Policy

Currently, the use of a telecommunications account to pay for small-value goods and services in the country, called Mobile-Money service, is being implemented in a pilot programme.

Industry & Trade

Nam Định to build two new industrial clusters

15:07 | 27/11/2024 Industry

Nam Định is expected to have 54 industrial clusters covering a total area of about 5,969 hectares by 2030.

Vietnam seeks Danish assistance in green energy development

11:21 | 26/11/2024 Energy

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized Vietnam’s desire for Danish firms to increase investments in green energy development during his meetings with leaders of Denmark’s leading corporations and the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) as part of his working tip to Denmark on November 25.

Huge potential for VN, UK to boost cooperation in clean energy

15:29 | 25/11/2024 Energy

There is a huge potential for Việt Nam and the UK to enhance cooperation in clean energy, as both countries have set ambitious goals for carbon neutrality moving towards a sustainable future, experts have said.

Vietnam’s automotive supporting industry: A bright future ahead, riding the wave of growth

20:42 | 22/11/2024 Industry

(VEN) - In recent years, the demand for transportation vehicles in Vietnam has surged rapidly, making the market highly promising, as assessed by experts.

Investment

Japanese retailer Aeon to break ground on 4th shopping mall in Northern Vietnam

15:54 | 25/11/2024 Investment

Japan’s Aeon Mall Vietnam will start construction of a VND5.14 trillion ($202.2 million) shopping center project in the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO natural heritage site Ha Long Bay, on December 2, according to provincial authorities.

Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

16:58 | 22/11/2024 Investment

Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.

Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

09:43 | 20/11/2024 Investment

A workshop was held in Tokyo on November 18 to introduce to Japanese businesses investment trends in Vietnam and its pioneering industrial parks with carbon neutral initiatives.

Government approves investment policy to build Cam Lien Industrial Park in Quang Binh

16:57 | 18/11/2024 Investment

On November 16, the leader of the Quang Binh Provincial Economic Zone Management Board said that the Government had just approved the investment policy for Cam Lien Industrial Park.

Finance-Banking

Bac Ninh Province meets business needs for year-end loans

17:02 | 26/11/2024 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - To ensure the sufficiency of loans for manufacturing businesses toward year’s end, many credit institutions in Bac Ninh Province have launched new credit packages with preferential interest rates.

Promoting credit for key agricultural sectors in Mekong Delta

11:11 | 25/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Mekong Delta contributes 95% of Vietnam’s rice exports and accounts for 60% of the country’s total seafood export value. Recently, fruit exports have shown strong growth, with various fruits entering new markets. However, numerous credit-related obstacles are creating challenges regarding agricultural production loans in the region.

HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

10:53 | 21/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - HoSE: HDB) has received three prestigious awards at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024, highlighting its leadership in the banking sector, as well as its dedication to transparency and governance.

VIB, Flywire partner to streamline cross-border payments for students from Vietnam

16:46 | 18/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has announced a partnership with Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company based in Boston, to enable Vietnamese payers to digitally pay international education-related fees in their local currency to higher education institutions all over the world.

Environment

Deforestation, forest land encroachment increase in Đắk Lắk Province

14:57 | 27/11/2024 Environment

Despite various measures implemented by local authorities and forest managers to curb the situation, the issue has not yet 'cooled down'.

Businesses support Vietnam’s net zero target

16:18 | 25/11/2024 Environment

(VEN) - Vietnam has set a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 to combat global climate change. To support the Government in achieving this target, many businesses have introduced various greenhouse gas reduction solutions.

Prolonged rainfall and landslides disrupt life in central region

15:43 | 25/11/2024 Environment

Provincial authorities are monitoring weather developments closely and evacuating residents from flood-prone and high-risk areas.

Tough negotiations to prevent Earth’s warming

10:38 | 24/11/2024 Environment

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, has failed to find common ground on the major issue of climate finance in the final hours of negotiations. Irreconcilable differences between countries are hampering global efforts to prevent Earth’s warming.

Science - Technology

Global experts delve into earth, environmental sciences at int’l Vietnam confab

09:59 | 27/11/2024 Science - Technology

The fourth International Vietnam Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences is taking place in the south-central province of Binh Dinh from November 26-29, bringing together nearly 130 prominent experts from around the world.

TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 crowns winners for innovation in healthcare and sustainability

17:06 | 26/11/2024 Science - Technology

The TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 National Creative Startup Talent Search Competition announced its winners on Tuesday, with the top teams recognised for their innovative solutions in healthcare and sustainable green development.

MoU signed to foster Vietnam-Canada cooperation in science, technology

17:04 | 25/11/2024 Science - Technology

In preparation for cooperation in training human resources in science and technology, a delegation of the Vietnam Higher Education Network of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VNEI) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN) on the occasion of their participation in the Canadian Bureau for International Education Conference.

First Vietnamese scientist named at UK’s TechWomen 100 Awards

17:00 | 25/11/2024 Science - Technology

With outstanding achievements in biotechnology, Dr Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh from University College London (UCL) has become the first Vietnamese scientist to win the UK's TechWomen 100 Awards.

Society

Vietnamese, Chinese border localities boost education cooperation

10:25 | 27/11/2024 Society

In 2024, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region awarded many scholarships to students of the Vietnamese localities, including 18 undergraduate and two master’s ones for Hà Giang.

HCM City’s first metro line set to commence operations next month

09:04 | 27/11/2024 Society

HCM City’s first metro line is set to begin operations next month after multiple delays, with ticket prices starting at VNĐ6,000 (US$0.24) per ride.

Promoting green consumption

17:14 | 26/11/2024 Society

In Vietnam, green consumption is a key component of the National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

VND320-billion stopover to be built on North-South Expressway’s Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section

17:00 | 26/11/2024 Society

(VEN) - A 10ha-plus stopover will be built on the North-South Expressway’s Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section in Xuan Lam Commune of Phu Yen Province’s Song Cau Town with a total investment capital of almost VND320 billion, including more than VND5.4 billion for project site clearance.

Vietnamese Brands

Phú Xuyên a land of hundreds of timeless crafts

10:12 | 27/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Phú Xuyên District, located 30 kilometres south of Hà Nội, is renowned as the 'land of hundreds of crafts', with all 154 villages engaged in various trades.

Dong Thap diversifies lotus products

09:34 | 26/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Lotus growers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have won big as their efforts to diversify lotus products pay off.

Top 10 reputable pharmaceutical, medical supply companies in 2024 announced

09:17 | 26/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The Vietnam Report JSC announced the list of top 10 reputable companies in the pharmacy, medical supply and health care for 2024.

The essence of Chuon Ngo Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Village

16:42 | 25/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

Despite the passage of time, local artisans have meticulously preserved and elevated this traditional craft. Their exquisite creations have gone beyond national borders, reaching the continents and the world.

Culture

Vietnamese students promote cultural heritage in Australia

10:05 | 27/11/2024 Culture

Held at the University of Queensland's Saint Lucia campus, the interactive event took participants on a four-hour journey to explore Việt Nam's traditional handicrafts.

Young boy takes top prize at writing contest

09:49 | 26/11/2024 Culture

Hà Nội-based Lã Duy Long was awarded special prize at a story writing contest Đóa Hoa Đồng Thoại (Bouquet of Children's Stories Contest) with his short story about donating hair to a cancer patient.

Hà Nội Culinary Culture Festival 2024 to take place this month

09:45 | 26/11/2024 Culture

With the theme 'Hà Nội kết nối năm châu' (Hà Nội connects the World), the festival is organised by the Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports.

Long An's 2nd Culture, Sports, Tourism Week to kick off in late November

16:49 | 25/11/2024 Culture

This week-long celebration will offer a wide range of activities, providing visitors with unique experiences of Long An’s culture, people, and natural beauty.

Tourism

Community tourism transforms livelihoods in remote areas

09:55 | 27/11/2024 Tourism

Across Vietnam, a transformative movement is quietly reshaping the landscape of local livelihoods, particularly in remote and mountainous areas as community-based tourism turns the rich traditional cultures and daily lives of ethnic groups into interesting attractions for foreign travelers.

Vietnam’s stunning Golden Bridge, Ba Den Mount on British publication

09:49 | 27/11/2024 Tourism

Seventeen stunning photos of Vietnam captured by renowned photographer Daniel Kordan have been pubilicised on Daily Mail, a British newspaper, and tourism forums, captivating international readers.

India to promote Ninh Binh’s tourism potential

09:36 | 27/11/2024 Tourism

The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) has selected Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh as the venue for its annual conference, set to take place from January 17-20, 2025. Themed "Tourism for Tomorrow: Preserving the Planet", the event underscores locality’s growing role as a rising star in global tourism, particularly among the Indian travelers.

Vietnam welcomes first group of 400 Chinese tourists on charter train

09:41 | 26/11/2024 Tourism

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has recently welcomed 400 Chinese tourists entering Vietnam through the Lao Cai International Border Gate on the first charter train under a cooperation programme between the Lao Cai Department of Tourism and VNR.