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).
20:37, 2025/02/13
Sending my son to homeroom's tutorial to enhance his learning experience
Welcome to The Hanoi Times' Words on the Street column, where we reflect on the most pressing issues and events in Vietnam and Hanoi.
22:43, 2025/02/12
Hanoi boosts digital transformation in cadastral administration
To streamline residence management and reduce land paperwork, Hanoi is speeding up the digitization of land use rights and assets and cleaning up the city's land data.
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.
10:02, 2013/12/06
VN sends 78,000 workers abroad in 11 months
Viet Nam sent 78,664 workers abroad over the past 11 months, making up 92.5% of the year’s plan, according to the Overseas Labor Export Department, under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affair.
13:56, 2013/12/05
Action Month on Population launched in Hanoi
The National Action Month on Population was launched on December 4 in Hanoi, with the theme “An Aging population – Challenges in looking after the elderly.”
13:50, 2013/12/05
Flood tide in HCM City hit record
The flood tide in Ho Chi Minh City reach 1.68m this morning, a record level in the past six decades.
10:14, 2013/12/05
Measures to support UXOs victims discussed
A workshop discussing measures to support people suffering the con sequences of unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war in Vietnam took place in Hanoi on December 4.
15:12, 2013/12/04
Flood tide in HCM City forecast to hit record, again
The flood tide in Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to reach 1.68m on December 5 and 6, a record level in the past six decades.
09:08, 2013/12/04
UN supports Vietnam’s human rights promotion
The United Nations supports Vietnam’s national efforts to ensure, guarantee and promote human rights through the 2012–2016 UN One Plan.
14:12, 2013/12/03
Gas prices must be strictly controlled
The retail price of gas has just increased by VND80,000 (over US$1.5) per 12kg canister to a record high so far this year, causing difficulties for both gas traders and household consumers.
14:01, 2013/12/03
State employees get nine days off for Tet
The Prime Minister has approved a proposal submitted by the ministries of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and Transport on a nine-day holiday for the upcoming Lunar New Year, or Tet.
09:51, 2013/12/03
Going ahead with uniform measures for price controls
It is imperative to strictly control market prices to ensure balanced supply and demand of goods as the traditional lunar New Year festival (Tet) nears.
22:52, 2013/11/30
Stricter immigration control in Vietnam for foreigners
National Assembly`s deputies called for tighter control over immigration for foreigners to Vietnam as well as stipulate specific responsibilities of agencies in providing guarantees for the immigration.
22:32, 2013/11/30
In’l NGOs support VN’s landmine clearance
Thirty-three international NGOs are helping Viet Nam overcome wartime consequences.
11:34, 2013/11/29
Market watch rings alarm bell against fake
Government agencies, consumers, manufacturers and the entire community should work together to fight phony or counterfeit products, delegates told a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 27.
11:24, 2013/11/29
45 species recognised as heritage trees
More than 600 trees of 45 species in 35 cities and provinces nationwide have been recognised as Vietnam ’s heritage trees.
10:45, 2013/11/29
Improving legal environment to favor NGOs
The Vietnamese Government committed to improving the legal environment to make it easier for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)’ activities.
10:41, 2013/11/29
PM clarifies lawmakers’ questions
After presenting the Government’s mid-term report at the 6th session of the 13th National Assembly on November 21, PM Nguyen Tan Dung continued answering lawmakers’ questions.
09:12, 2013/11/28
DPM requires investigation into smuggling of 600 heroin cakes
Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant ministries and authorities to investigate the trafficking of 600 heroin cakes from through Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Taiwan (China).
14:32, 2013/11/27
Seminar on food hygiene and safety in HCM City
The Dutch Embassy in collaboration with the Food, Agriculture, Aquaculture Sector Committee (FAASC) under the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) held a seminar on food hygiene and safety in HCM City on November 26.
09:42, 2013/11/26
Folk tug of war seeks UNESCO recognition
Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam has directed relevant agencies to join in compiling a multi-national dossier of the traditional Tug of war to seek the UNESCO`s recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity by 2015.
11:59, 2013/11/25
Elimination of violence against women and girls
Vietnamese men are encouraged to say no to domestic violence against women and girls.
11:33, 2013/11/24
Gov’t asks for water supply-demand evaluation
Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai tasked inferior level to develop a comprehensive national water supply-demand eveluation report in a meeting of the National Water Resources Council.