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Promoting cultural identity in Europe: "Vietnamese Tet in me" contest
The competition is open to all expatriate Vietnamese and offers prizes totalling up to €12,000.
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.
19:56, 2025/01/31
National Assembly promotes inclusive social assistance for all: UNFPA
Vietnam has made remarkable strides in developing a comprehensive, life-cycle, and gender-transformative social protection system.
18:38, 2025/01/30
Urenco strives for a cleaner environment in Hanoi
Innovation in garbage collection vehicles is an important step in ensuring environmental sanitation, contributing to building a civilized, clean and beautiful urban area in a sustainable direction.
13:30, 2019/04/22
PEPFAR – a journey of 15 years with US$842M for HIV/AIDS control in Vietnam
PEPFAR helps Vietnam have more HIV/AIDS-acquired beneficiaries of antiretroviral treatment and less infections.
20:22, 2019/04/21
Police finally prosecute former prosecutor on child sexual molestation charge
The prosecution comes after netizens and local newspapers also expressed their anger and asked for justice to be done.
23:28, 2019/04/20
Vietnam state-owned steel company’s former bosses in hot water
Two former bosses of Vietnam Steel Corporation have been arrested for violating investment regulations.
15:18, 2019/04/20
Vietnamese government supports enterprises to win local consumers’ hearts
In Hanoi, over the recent years, the city’s authority has made efforts to remove difficulties, created favorable conditions for enterprises in terms of locations for production, capital, and policies.
10:04, 2019/04/17
Hanoi moves to handle mounting domestic solid waste
To have a better living environment, Hanoi requires fundamental measures to eliminate plastic waste, especially calling people to refrain from using plastic items.
18:57, 2019/04/14
Hanoi to increase healthcare prices for uninsured people
Once the basic salary is risen to VND1,390,000 (around US$60), the medical pricing needs resetting. The pricing is also formed by medical examination, care and treatment costs.
16:57, 2019/04/12
Huge fire leaves eight deaths in Hanoi
The total burnt-down area is about 1,000m2 and fire fighters had difficulties in extinguishing the blaze as the huge flames and intense heat spread throughout the factories.
22:50, 2019/04/11
Danang to pour US$90 million into smart city project
Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among 26 cities in Southeast Asia to join the ASEAN smart cities network.
15:09, 2019/04/10
Potential danger from unattended dogs on Hanoi streets
In 2018, in the capital city, three people died due to rabies and about 10,000 people sought preventive treatment for dog bites.
19:07, 2019/04/04
Vietnam carries out press reshuffle amid rampant disinformation
The press reshuffle aims to keep the press on track guided by the Communist Party and state.
07:52, 2019/04/03
Vietnamese Youtube troublemaker arrested for legal infringements
Kha is known for his obscene videos which catch nearly two million subscribers.
06:34, 2019/04/03
Vietnam responds to World Autism Awareness Day 2019
After three years, the event was organized in a rotating manner in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bac Ninh, leaving a strong impact on social awareness about autistic people.
17:18, 2019/04/02
Vietnam launches biggest-ever population census for better planning
This will be the fifth population census in the country, costing an estimated US$47.2 million.
16:57, 2019/04/01
Vietnam at high risk of becoming drug smuggling hub
Traffickers carry drug from the Golden Triangle through Laos to Vietnam and from Latin America to the country.
12:50, 2019/03/31
Hanoi to use natural stone for paving sidewalks on more than 100 streets
The Hanoi government asked relevant agencies to select proper materials and identify the origin of stones that will be used.
23:01, 2019/03/29
Hanoi needs to limit private vehicles: Deputy minister
The Hanoi Department of Transportation said it would consider stopping motorbikes in some eligible streets.
15:51, 2019/03/29
Foreigners in Japan hit record high due to surge in Vietnamese
More Vietnamese seek to learn and work in Japan, forming a community of 330,835 people in the East Asian country.
18:21, 2019/03/27
Vietnam, South Korea sign agreement for TV program co-production
Vietnamese and South Korean TV program producers can register the co-production of TV shows to each other’s relevant agencies for approval within 50 days.
15:27, 2019/03/27
Vietnam-focused TV channel to be launched in South Korea
More and more Korean enterprises investing in Vietnam and gaining success contributed to promoting the strategic cooperation partnership between the two countries.
09:11, 2019/03/27
After impressive win over Thailand, Vietnam prove it can play on bigger stages
The win marks Vietnam`s second drubbing against Thailand for decades.
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