Hanoi streets splashed with color in celebration of CPV's 95th anniversary
The streets of Hanoi are aglow with color as the city celebrates the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025).
13:53, 2025/02/10
Deepseek in Vietnam: Quiet beginnings for new and potential AI player
Welcome to this week's Words on the Street, where we explore the latest shifts shaping Vietnam's digital landscape, and look at Deepseek's quiet but intriguing entry into an AI market where ChatGPT reigns supreme.
21:16, 2025/02/06
Reviving To Lich River: Replenishing water from Red River and West lakes
Taking the water from the Red River and the West Lake to clean To Lich River is just one piece of the puzzle. Drastic actions are needed to keep the environment clean and green.
20:08, 2025/01/31
Thousands flock to Van Mieu for calligraphy tradition
Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, one of Hanoi's most important cultural landmarks, attracts thousands of visitors each Tet.
10:23, 2014/06/01
Vietnam on the road to sustainable tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is forecasting stable growth, in both number of travelers and revenue, for 2014 and beyond, despite the recent plummet in the number of Chinese travelers.
17:35, 2014/05/30
10 US-funded footbridges inaugurated in An Giang
Ten pedestrian bridges funded by the US Marine Forces Pacific at a total cost of US$728,900 were inaugurated in Long Xuyen city of An Giang province on May 30.
17:29, 2014/05/30
Vietnam responds World No Tobacco Day 2014
Every year, on 31 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, including Vietnam, mark World No Tobacco Day (May 31) to highlight the risks associated with smoking.
17:26, 2014/05/30
Pipelines built to solve water shortage problem
Authorities in Hanoi have agreed to build 10 kilometres of water pipelines to bring water from the Da River to the capital city to alleviate serious water shortages in some areas across the city.
17:17, 2014/05/30
Japanese PM says against China's action
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will outline his vision for Japan`s defense contribution to regional security to promote peace and prosperity amid tension over China`s growing assertiveness and maritime activity.
16:03, 2014/05/30
China flaunts power, threatens Vietnamese ships
China’s actions over the recent days have been seen as a fanfare of power threatening Vietnamese ships.
15:48, 2014/05/30
Archipelagos enter Vietnam Book of Records
Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos have been confirmed as record holders in the sea and island category of the Vietnam Book of Records, with the 2014 additions to the book announced in Ho Chi Minh City in May 29.
10:21, 2014/05/30
Ambassador: Vietnam not accepting coercion or threat
Vietnamese ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Cuong has stressed that Vietnam wants to maintain long-held friendly relations with China, but it does not accept any acts of coercion or threat.
15:47, 2014/05/29
Famous Italian story introduced to Vietnamese kids
An interesting Italian story, Favole al telefono (fairy tales over the phone), penned by famous author Gianni Rodari has been introduced to Vietnamese readers under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Italy.
15:30, 2014/05/29
Green Consumption Campaign held in HCMC
The fifth annual “Green Consumption Campaign”, which seeks to improve people’s awareness of environment protection, was launched on May 28 in HCM City.
15:13, 2014/05/29
Provisions on same-sex marriage amended
In a setback to the gay community, draft amendments to the Law on Marriage and Family, to be submitted for National Assembly consideration on Tuesday, removed provisions related to recognition of same-sex marriage.
11:20, 2014/05/29
CITES further supports Vietnam’s wild animal preservation
The Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will provide continued support for Vietnam’s preservation and protection of endangered wild animals, and effective implementation of the convention.
16:19, 2014/05/28
Excessive pesticides detected in Chinese produce
The National Agro-Forestry–Fisheries Quality Assurance Department (NAFIQAD) on May 27 issued a warning that 17 batches of fruit and vegetables from China have tested positive for excessive pesticides.
16:17, 2014/05/28
Workers refuse to remove polluting kilns
For 50 years, local residents have dealt with waste water, dust and noise caused by scrap recycling and aluminum casting kilns in Van Mon Commune in Bac Ninh Province’s Yen Phong District.
16:14, 2014/05/28
Seminar on urban rail transit system in HCMC
The British Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City and the Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) on May 27 held a seminar discussing the expansion of the urban rail transit system in HCM city.
10:45, 2014/05/28
Binh Duong event raises awareness of sea sovereignty
A programme was held in the southern province of Binh Duong on May 27 to raise awareness of the country’s sovereignty over its sea and islands for employees working in businesses in the locality.
10:17, 2014/05/28
Promoting ecological environment protection
Participants at an international seminar have stressed the need to protect the ecological environment for sustainable economic growth.
14:40, 2014/05/27
Vietnamese youth take up smoking
More young Vietnamese people are becoming smokers, with 17% of male students reporting that they have tried tobacco before the age of 10.
14:26, 2014/05/27
Legal actions against China – a magic wand for Vietnam
Defying Vietnam’s request, China has failed to withdraw its floating drilling rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, and experts say using legal actions against China’s illegal move is a practical option for Vietnam.
11:13, 2014/05/27
Vespa tour promotes Vietnam culture in Europe
Ten members of the Hanoi Vespa Club will begin an epic scooter journey through Italy, France, Germany and Switzerland in June.