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A blast from the past

08:50 | 25/09/2024 Lifestyle

Taking a trip down memory lane to capture precious moments through the lens of a film camera has recently gained popularity among young photographers. But taking a snap on these old cameras is a lot different than any smartphone photo.

Vietnam wins first-ever medal at Women's World three-cushion Championship

10:05 | 18/09/2024 Lifestyle

Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi became the first Vietnamese player to win a medal at the Women's World Three-cushion Championship, which concluded in France on September 12.

Concert featuring BOND string quartet to support victims of Yagi typhoon

09:54 | 13/09/2024 Lifestyle

All ticket proceeds from the concert 'BOND Live in Vietnam' will be donated to support those affected by the recent storms.

Free stay for those affected by floods in Thái Nguyên

09:33 | 11/09/2024 Lifestyle

People in areas devastated by floods in the northern province of Thái Nguyên can stay for free at Thiêm Thanh Hostel near Nguyễn Huệ Primary School.

The restoration of the Hoàng A Tưởng mansion to be completed in October

10:03 | 26/09/2024 Lifestyle

The restoration and enhancement project for the Hoàng A Tưởng mansion heritage site in Bắc Hà District, Lao Cai Province is expected to be finished in October 2024.

Awards ceremony for literature, arts contest scheduled for December

17:06 | 25/09/2024 Lifestyle

A special arts and literature contest for Vietnamese artists of all ages will present awards at a ceremony in December.

New Children's Cultural Complex in Hà Nội opens to the public

16:56 | 25/09/2024 Lifestyle

The new Hà Nội Children's Cultural Complex, a modern cultural, art and entertainment complex in Nam Từ Liêm District, officially opened to the public after three years of construction.

Deaf café goes with the flow

11:01 | 07/09/2024 Lifestyle

A small café in downtown Hà Nội, which seems to be normal like any other cafes in the capital city. But stepping inside, one may recognise something unusual: all conversations are made through sign language as all the staff are hearing-impaired.

Impressive cultural event at Moc Chau Island

17:00 | 04/09/2024 Lifestyle

To celebrate the National Day 2024, from August 31 to September 2, the Moc Chau tourist area in Son La Province hosted a range of cultural activities. A highlight among them was the panpipe performance, which attracted a large number of visitors.

Hanoi Pho: National intangible cultural heritage

09:22 | 29/08/2024 Lifestyle

Hanoi Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) is known for its subtly sweet broth made from simmered bones, tender yet firm meat, clear broth, soft, thin rice noodles, and a fresh garnish of herbs and green onions.

Three Vietnamese dishes among top 86 best salads in Asia

16:06 | 28/08/2024 Lifestyle

Three Vietnamese dishes, including Gỏi bò (Vietnamese Beef Salad), Nộm (traditional Vietnamese salad), and Phở trộn (Mixed Pho), have been named among the list of the top 86 best rated salads in Asia, as compiled by international food website Taste Atlas.

Dishes cooked from sea snails help put Việt Nam on the world culinary map

10:19 | 27/08/2024 Lifestyle

Snails are also a speciality that draw in visitors and the wide number of variations have helped put Việt Nam cuisine on the world culinary map.

Kylin dance to become part of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

09:47 | 27/08/2024 Lifestyle

HCM City has submitted a document to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to name the art of kylin-lion-dragon dance by local people on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity of Việt Nam.

Pho spreads value of Vietnamese culinary “ambassador”

13:10 | 24/08/2024 Lifestyle

(VEN) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just announced 17 more national intangible heritage elements, including Pho (Vietnamese rice noodle soup) of Hanoi and Pho of Nam Dinh, which have been categorized as folk knowledge. This is an opportunity for Vietnam to build a national brand and develop tourism.

Hanoi launches culinary tourism app

11:36 | 22/08/2024 Lifestyle

Standout features of the Hanoi Old Quarter’s cuisine could be discovered through a cuisine app recently launched by the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district.

Festival celebrates 70 years of Hà Nội's liberation

09:10 | 21/08/2024 Lifestyle

Tens of thousands of people expected to take part in a series of cultural events celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Hà Nội, on October 10.

People transform roof into a national flag to celebrate the National Day

09:18 | 19/08/2024 Lifestyle

On social media, people in provinces and cities across the country enthusiastically responded to the call to paint their roof into a national flag to celebrate the 79th National Day of Việt Nam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024).

10th Int’l Yoga Day takes place in Binh Dinh

13:30 | 18/08/2024 Lifestyle

The 10th International Yoga Day took place in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on August 17.

Vietnam now boasts seven one-star Michelin restaurants

09:22 | 16/08/2024 Lifestyle

Vietnam has added three more Michelin-starred restaurants, bringing the total to seven.

Kaleidoscopic Vision exhibition to open in HCM City

09:03 | 16/08/2024 Lifestyle

Offering a fresh take on street photography, the upcoming Kaleidoscopic Vision exhibition will captivate photography enthusiasts with its eclectic artworks in HCM City starting from August 18.

Hanoi lotus-scented tea making craft listed among national intangible cultural heritage

09:18 | 15/08/2024 Culture

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has issued a decision recognising the traditional craft of making lotus-scented tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district of Hanoi as a national intangible cultural heritage.

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Over 1,000 social media platforms licensed in Vietnam

16:58 | 29/11/2024 Society

(VEN) - According to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), as of November 15, 2024, State management agencies have granted 1,056 licenses to establish domestic social media platforms.

Nghệ An approves US$590 million fabric factory investment from Singapore

16:01 | 29/11/2024 Investment

The factory will begin trial operations in the second quarter of 2028 and is expected to provide jobs for 15,000 locals.

Chinese corporation interested in waste-to-energy plant in Can Tho

15:57 | 29/11/2024 Energy

Can Tho – Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Can Tho city Huynh Thanh Su had a working session on November 28 with representatives from the China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC), a member of the China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CEEC), to discuss a proposal for cooperation in developing a waste-to-energy plant in the Mekong Delta locality.

The “Taste of Malaysia” event launched at MM Mega Market

15:46 | 29/11/2024 Lifestyle

MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) organized the launch event of the “Taste of Malaysia” program on November 28.

Vietnam enhances relations with Canada, Singapore within CPTPP framework

15:27 | 29/11/2024 Cooperation

Ottawa – Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had meetings with Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng and Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on November 28 within the framework of the eighth Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission (CPTPP) meeting in Vancouver, Canada.

Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

10:03 | 28/11/2024 Infographic

The state visit to Vietnam from November 28-29 by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni contributes to deepening the relations between the two countries in line with the motto of "Good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability."

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.

Germany’s Hesse state leader explores cooperation opportunities in Vietnam

09:56 | 26/11/2024 Cooperation

The Minister-President of the German state of Hesse, Boris Rhein, is scheduled to visit Vietnam from November 26 to December 1 to strengthen the strategic partnership between Hesse and Vietnamese partners.

PM orders strengthened state management over e-commerce

10:41 | 26/11/2024 Trade

Hanoi – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 ordered relevant ministries and localities to intensify state management over e-commerce.

Việt Nam spends more than $10 billion to import record volume of steel

10:49 | 26/11/2024 Trade

October saw a record steel import volume at 2.41 million tonnes, worth $1.51 billion, representing increases by 55.9 per cent and 41.7 per cent, respectively against the previous month.

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Ancient house comes to life

16:30 | 28/11/2024 Culture

The Ancient House at 87 Mã Mây has come to life with a new live show about a herbalist, one of the owners of the house in the past. Visitors can learn about the tradition of making herbs, and watch the lifestyle of family that once lived there with music and dances from the 1930s.

Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

10:03 | 28/11/2024 Infographic

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

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.

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.

Policy

NA passes Geology and Mineral Law, Fire Safety Law

14:24 | 29/11/2024 Policy

HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly (NA) on Friday approved the Geology and Mineral Law with an overwhelming majority of 446 out of 448 deputies voting in favour, representing 93.11 per cent of its members.

NA appoints new finance, transport ministers and NA General Secretary

11:10 | 29/11/2024 Policy

HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly (NA) on Thursday approved the appointment of Nguyễn Văn Thắng and Trần Hồng Minh as new Minister of Finance and Minister of Transport, respectively.

NA passes revised law on human trafficking prevention, control

16:29 | 28/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi – The National Assembly (NA) on November 28 passed the revised Law on Human Trafficking Prevention and Control with approval from 454 out of 455 deputies participating in the voting.

Legislature passes amendments to health insurance law

15:49 | 28/11/2024 Policy

The Government will continue to provide support for students in participating in health insurance, with increasing levels put into consideration.

Industry & Trade

Chinese corporation interested in waste-to-energy plant in Can Tho

15:57 | 29/11/2024 Energy

Cinnamon industry seeks to take advantage of trade deal to expand exports to the UK

09:20 | 28/11/2024 Industry

According to the Việt Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), Việt Nam is the world’s largest cinnamon producer with a total plantation area of 180,000 ha and has become the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon products since 2021.

HCM City: Strong leap into semiconductor industry

16:44 | 27/11/2024 Industry

(VEN) - Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City aims to become a smart city by 2030, identifying the semiconductor industry as the core in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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.

Investment

Nghệ An approves US$590 million fabric factory investment from Singapore

16:01 | 29/11/2024 Investment

The factory will begin trial operations in the second quarter of 2028 and is expected to provide jobs for 15,000 locals.

Ha Nam grants investment license worth more than 2.6 trillion VND for Thanh Binh II Industrial Park project

09:28 | 29/11/2024 Investment

The People’s Committee of Ha Nam Province held a conference on the afternoon of November 26 to issue an investment certificate for the Thanh Binh II Industrial Park infrastructure development and business project.

Bulgarian President invites VinFast to invest in electric vehicle production

16:50 | 27/11/2024 Investment

The Bulgarian President praised the quality and potential of VinFast's electric vehicles in the European market and urged the company to explore collaboration and investment opportunities in Bulgaria.

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.

Finance-Banking

PM orders strengthening 2024 credit management

17:31 | 28/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 27 ordered the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to outline solutions aimed at improving credit management for 2024 in the face of evolving global economic challenges.

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.

Environment

Strengthening cooperation on environment and climate adaptation

10:01 | 28/11/2024 Environment

Can Tho – A working session between leaders of Can Tho and a delegation led by Daniel Stork, Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, was held in the Mekong delta city on November 27 to discuss opportunities for expanding bilateral collaboration in agriculture, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation.

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.

Science - Technology

VN to embrace a new internet era: VIA

16:17 | 28/11/2024 Science - Technology

There are vast opportunities for Vietnamese internet businesses, participants were told at Việt Nam's Internet Day 2024 in Hà Nội.

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.

Society

Over 1,000 social media platforms licensed in Vietnam

16:58 | 29/11/2024 Society

(VEN) - According to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), as of November 15, 2024, State management agencies have granted 1,056 licenses to establish domestic social media platforms.

HCMC bus stations well prepared to meet increasing transport demand

15:20 | 29/11/2024 Society

(VEN) - The bus ticket prices for the coming Tet (Lunar New Year Holiday) time in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) will increase by 40-60% compared to regular days, while the Eastern Bus Station and other bus terminals are expected to serve about 140,000 passengers during this period.