Connecting agriculture, tourism to unlock economic development in mountainous areas
Building on the advantages of forests, gardens and indigenous knowledge, Da Nang has an opportunity to develop new value chains linking agriculture with processing and services.
Local flavours shape Vietnam’s evolving dining scene
Chefs and industry experts say the dining scene is becoming more sophisticated, with local ingredients, texture, culinary storytelling, contemporary techniques and distinctive settings combining to give Vietnamese food new expressions.
Vietnamese community in Saudi Arabia remains safe amid security concerns
The embassy has issued security alerts, maintained round-the-clock operations and contacted the Vietnamese community to track the situation, provide preventive guidance and help citizens prepare necessary documents.
Prime Minister to hold dialogue with youth on startups, innovation
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will hold a dialogue with young people in Hanoi on October 15, focusing on employment policies, human resource training, startup support, and promoting young people's pioneering role in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Ho Chi Minh City, Incheon Red Cross societies strengthen humanitarian cooperation
The Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society hopes to strengthen ties with its Incheon counterpart in voluntary blood donation promotion, community healthcare, support for children and vulnerable groups, and the development of Red Cross volunteers and youth.
Ho Chi Minh City residents pay tribute to fallen soldiers
As the procession carrying the remains passed, people stood in silence and bowed their heads in reverence, with many unable to hold back their tears.
Memorial service held for 731 fallen soldiers in Ho Chi Minh City
From June 23 to October 5, Team K74 and other forces recovered 731 sets of martyrs’ remains from the park. Biological samples and DNA samples collected from relatives of unidentified fallen soldiers are being analysed and stored in the national gene bank to support identification efforts.
Green agriculture on the green island of Co To
To support this economic spearhead, the Co To special zone, Quang Ninh city, is promoting green, clean and sustainable production, linking agricultural activities with resource conservation, environmental protection and landscape preservation.
PM inspects key infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City
The projects are the Tham Luong–Ben Cat–Nuoc Len Canal infrastructure and environmental improvement project and the project to combat tidal flooding in Ho Chi Minh City with climate change considerations.
Shark Thuy indicted over alleged fraud involving more than 330 million USD
The Supreme People’s Procuracy has issued an indictment against Nguyen Ngoc Thuy and 28 other defendants over an alleged fraud involving more than 8.4 trillion VND (321 million USD) from more than 10,000 victims.
Bringing fallen heroes home: Keeping Vietnam’s tradition of gratitude alive
Ho Chi Minh City has always regarded the search for and recovery of martyrs’ remains and the identification of the fallen as a particularly important political task, a demonstration of the affection for and commitment to those who sacrificed their lives for national independence and freedom, said a local official.
Premium trains boost rail tourism between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang
The service features 32 refurbished carriages, including four-berth and six-berth sleeping cars and a dining car. Interiors have been redesigned in warm cream and sea-inspired blue, with new bedding, curtains, lighting and sound systems.
Vietnam honours outstanding farmers over 40 years of Doi Moi
The 96 honourees, representing 34 provinces and cities, were recognised for innovation, effective production models and efforts to increase agricultural value.
Vietnam highlights UNESCO’s role in promoting peace, inclusive development
Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for UNESCO’s role in its fields of expertise, highlighting the organisation’s leadership in accelerating progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on quality education.
Vietnam pilots visa exemption for Chinese tour groups visiting Khanh Hoa
Eligible visitors must travel in groups of at least two on package tours organised by Vietnam’s international travel companies in accordance with the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. Each tour must not exceed 30 days.
Building a learning society – Driver of growth, development and social progress
Fostering a learning society is a steadfast policy of the Party and State, aimed at ensuring equitable access to education, promoting lifelong learning, and enabling holistic personal development.
Russia waives visa requirements for Vietnamese tourists
According to a notice published on the official website of Russia’s Ministry of Justice, Vietnamese citizens can now stay in Russia for up to 30 consecutive days, provided their purpose of travel is not employment.
Vietnamese in Australia keep heritage alive
Vietnamese dance and traditional music classes organised by the Viet-Aus Culture Exchange Organisation (VACEO) have been held every Saturday afternoon in Bankstown, Sydney.
Saigon River pedestrian bridge set to be joined on October 21
The assembly comprises a main bridge structure weighing about 1,400 tonnes and a specialised steel supporting frame weighing around 2,000 tonnes. During testing, about 30 self-propelled modular transporters were used to lift the assembly 40cm off the ground for technical inspections. Sensors and monitoring equipment recorded key parameters.
Vietnamese scientist in Japan advances research, training, technology transfer for homeland
Recently ranked first in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy at Hiroshima University by Research.com, Professor Tran Dang Xuan said his research on photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) for rice cultivation has shown promising initial results in Vietnam and Japan, with rice yields potentially increasing by more than 20%.