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Fireworks light up Hà Nội sky celebrating success of the 14th National Party Congress

I scream for ice cream!

Feeling a little hot under the collar as summer arrives? Don't worry, here's the tastiest way to cool down! Have you tried an ice cream at one of Hà Nội's oldest ice cream parlours?

Professional skills project comes to a close

Professional skills training has been provided at 14 universities, three home affairs departments and three education and training departments across the country over the past four years.

JICA supports Quảng Ninh's green growth policies

Quảng Ninh Province's People’s Committee and the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) on Thursday jointly organised the second workshop on “Green Growth Dissemination and Promotion” in Hạ Long City, outlining specific goals for a transition from a "brown" to "green" economy.

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Hà Nội to build ring roads 4 and 5

Construction on Ring Roads 4 and 5 is expected to last until 2025, the Ha Noi Department of Transport has said.

Hà Nội police open Facebook page to receive public complaints

Hà Nội Police have opened a Facebook account to receive information and complaints from local residents about public security and the attitudes of on-duty police.

Belgian partner helps Việt Nam develop green-growth strategy

Grape planters in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận in the past had to dig wells during the dry season to get irrigation water, at a cost of VNĐ50 million (US$2,100) per hectare.

Ethnic minority youth lead start-up wave with traditional products

In his late 20s, Hồ Văn Thằng decided to launch his first business growing the species of chili pepper his family has treasured for centuries on the western mountain of Quảng Trị Province.

As tourism booms, young people turn to homestay business

Quitting his job in HCM City in 2014, Nguyễn Văn Giởi returned to his native Phú Quý Island in the south-central coastal province of Bình Thuận to start a homestay service.

Patient satisfaction toward medical services rises, survey finds

The health ministry’s latest survey showed positive improvement in patient satisfaction towards medical services in Việt Nam in 2018.

Tech startup helps children prevent myopia

A Hà Nội-based startup company is trying to help Vietnamese children protect their eyes and spines.

Heavy rain, flash floods forecast to continue over weekend

Heavy downpours have hit the country’s northern mountainous region this week, killing three, injuring several more and devastating the region’s infrastructure and agricultural production.

City to rearrange district, commune admin units

The HCM City’s People Committee will rearrange district and commune administrative units from now to 2021.

Health ministry warns against use of 'funky balls'

The Ministry of Health has warned to not sell and use nitrous oxide N20, a colourless and sweet tasting gas, for recreational purposes.

NA deputies question EVN power tariff hike

Discussion about the recent power price hike heated up the National Assembly (NA) morning session today.

Heavy rain, floods kill one in Cao Bằng

Heavy rain hit the northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng on Monday and Tuesday, resulting in serious flooding that killed one man and swept away more than a dozen houses.

Doctor concerned video gaming could lead to suicide

Vietnamese teenagers are at risk of social exclusion in later life because of the threat of video game addiction, a top doctor has warned.

Six communes’ administrative boundaries modified for Long Thành Airport

The administrative boundaries of six communes in Long Thành District, the southern province of Đồng Nai, will be officially changed starting next month to make space for the planned construction of Long Thàng International Airport.

Enough textbooks for new school curriculum, assures education ministry

The Ministry of Education and Training has assured that there will be enough stocks of textbooks based on new curriculums for all school grades starting in the 2020-21 academic year.

Việt Nam looks towards a safe clean and resilient water system

Water pollution has been identified as the greatest threat that could cost Việt Nam up to 3.5 per cent of GDP annually by 2035, an independent study by the World Bank has warned.