Public spaces or private sessions? Yoga performances stir controversy

Yoga, praised for its health benefits, is under fire as a trend of public performances in places like palaces and roads brings backlash from netizens.

Party chief’ emphasises building of streamlined, effective political system

Party General Secretary To Lam has freshly penned an article on building an elite, streamlined, strong, efficient, valid and effective political system.

Vietnam’s law code publicised

A conference was held in Hanoi on November 5 to review the task of codifying legal documents in 2019-2023 and publicise the code, with Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long attending.

Vietnam commits to promoting ACMECS cooperation

The trip affirms Vietnam’s external policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, and diversification of international relations, and being a friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community.

Vietnam’s WTO journey: From economic integration to global trade powerhouse

Vietnam's signing of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) accession protocol in Geneva on November 7, 2006, and its subsequent entry as the organisation's 150th member on January 11, 2007, marked a pivotal turning point in the nation's development.

New solutions needed for urgent power projects

Complicated and time-consuming investment and construction procedures are among the main reasons for the stagnation of urgent power projects, the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority has said.

117 movies to join Hanoi Int'l Film Festival 2024

The seventh Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 with the slogan of “Cinema: Soaring Creativity” will take place in Hanoi from November 7-11, featuring 117 movies from 51 countries and territories.

Ninh Binh to welcome young tennis players competing at ITF U18 – J30 2024

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) U18 – J30 2024 will be held from November 11-24 at the Sports Training and Competition Centre of Ninh Binh province.

Vietnam's battle against plastic waste gains momentum with innovative solutions

Highlighting the importance of collective action, the “Plastic Circular Innovation Solutions 2024” competition brings innovative ideas that could reshape Vietnam's environmental and economic landscape.

Vietnam's seafood sector primed for growth with favourable exports

The third quarter (Q3) profit picture shows a positive recovery for seafood companies, coupled with increasing export expectations in the year-end period, indicating that the industry is entering a new growth cycle.

Many cultural artistic events planned for Da Lat Flower Festival 2024

Many cultural and artistic events have been planned for the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival which will take place in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 5-31, said Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham S.

Vietnamese tea products honoured at international contest

Ten types of Vietnamese tea have been honoured at the Teas of the World International Contest held by France’s Agency for the Valorisation of Agricultural Products (AVPA), with one gold, one silver, two bronze and six consolidate prizes.

Trinity Forum 2024 helps Vietnam’s airport retail take flight

The Trinity Forum 2024, the world's premier airport retail trade forum, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 5 under the theme “Driving Innovation to Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Consumer Landscape”.

Fine arts museum to receive painting by exiled king

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is about to receive a painting titled “Hillsides in Deli Ibrahim (Algiers)” by Ham Nghi, an exiled Vietnamese king, on November 12.

Vietnam’s stock market moves closer to emerging market status

The swift efforts by the Vietnamese securities regulator to eliminate pre-funding requirements have garnered praise from FTSE Russell and Morgan Stanley.

Bodybuilders compete in world championships in Maldives

Vietnam has set a target of defending its eight titles at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships, which will be held in the Maldives from November 5 to 11.

Vietnam ranks fifth in the world in tea exports

Vietnam has become the fifth-largest tea exporter in the world with 108,000 tonnes exported by the end of September, generating a turnover of 189 million USD.

Overall job orders stable in Q3

Despite economic uncertainties, overall job orders in the third quarter of this year held stable compared to the same period last year, driven by robust hiring in manufacturing and tentative signs of recovery in banking and financial services.

What Southeast Asia can expect if Kamala Harris wins in 2024

As Kamala Harris’s foreign policy priorities remain unclear, Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is left speculating about what her presidency might mean for the region.

Vietnamese businesses want reasonable policies, not money from the state

Vietnamese businesses want to institutionalize the selection of strategic investors, set up technical barriers to promote domestic production, and set clear strategies for key industries.

Craft village barely survives with older workers as youth seek other jobs

The craft village, which was once a place for thousands of households to earn a living in the heart of HCM City, now just contains mostly elderly people.

Gold sells in dribs and drabs, buyers run back and forth between gold shops

Most gold shops have set restrictions on the volume of gold that one individual can buy each day. Just minutes after opening every day, shops simultaneously announce that they have no more gold to sell.

Taking ‘hot seat’, CEO lends big money to Quoc Cuong Gia Lai Group

As soon as he took up the post of CEO of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai Group, Nguyen Quoc Cuong, nicknamed Cuong Dollar, lent VND30 billion to the company. Nguyen Thi Nhu Loan’s family members have lent VND83 billion to the company in total.

Vuong’s son takes office as CEO of EV trading

Pham Nhat Minh Hoang, the second son of dollar billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has become CEO of a company specializing in trading and leasing electric vehicles (EVs) with charter capital of VND200 billion.

Exploring the craft of Quang Nam’s special cassava-based pho

Cassava pho, a renowned specialty from Quang Nam’s Dong Phu, stands out for its intricate preparation and versatility, delighting both locals and tourists.