Working abroad has become a financial lifeline for Hoàng Văn Lập, helping to pay off his family's debt and put his young sister through higher education.

Under the two options, workers can be absent from work to enjoy the holiday for either seven or nine days depending on the decision.

It is forecast that the dengue fever will be more complicated with increase number of cases and deaths at the peak of the annual epidemic season in November and December.

Three fatalities that were mistakenly registered by Bắc Kạn Department of Health on Thursday have been removed from the total.

As Việt Nam and Australia prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year, we speak to Australia's new Ambassador to Việt Nam, Andrew Goledzinowski, about current initiatives and what the future holds for this fruitful and productive relationship.

In recent days, many petrol stations in the southern region have closed, partly because of losses, and partly because of supply shortages.

Primary school students in Lào Cai Province are welcoming special guests from Israel. They are a group of more than 20 volunteers coming to teach local students English and science subjects as well as helping to renovate schools. Their activities in Việt Nam are part of the voluntary programme by Heroes for Life, an Israeli organisation. Volunteers say they hope their small activities will leave lasting impression on local children.

Police say rival gangs clashed over a dispute concerning a plot of land.

Coastal areas in Tiền Giang Province have effectively implemented aquaculture production to adapt to climate change and improve farmers’ income.