Ambassador to promote Swedish literature in VN

Sweden’s Ambassador to Việt Nam Ann Mawe plans to promote both Vietnamese translations of Swedish literature and Swedish translations of Vietnamese literary works.

Poet to begin new journey

Nguyễn Phong Việt is a prolific poet. Over the last decade, he has released a poetry collection at the end of each year.  Thể Thao Văn Hóa (Culture & Sports) newspaper reporter Hiền Hòa spoke with Việt about the literature scene and his career

Coffee exports, consumption drop due to COVID-19

Việt Nam's coffee exports and consumption in the 2019 – 2020 period have taken a hit compared to the same period last year due to the impact of COVID-19, according to the Việt Nam Coffee – Cocoa Association.

Exporters complain as cost for containers skyrockets During the last three months, the cost to hire a 40-foot container increased to US$8,000, even to $10,000 in certain cases, from less than $1,000 at the beginning of 2020. It has sharply driven up expenses for exporters and raised concerns over a lack of transparency and inadequate price management of containers, said businesses during a meeting in Hà Nội with the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).

AOC Masters Tournament Peaks on A High Note With Indonesia’s Alter Ego Reigns Supreme AOC Masters Tournament Peaks on A High Note With Indonesia’s Alter Ego Reigns Supreme

Food safety requested during Tết festival Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has requested the ministries of health, agriculture and rural development, industry and trade and People's Committees of provinces and cities work to ensure food safety during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Cities, provinces asked to better control air pollution

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has requested provinces and cities thoroughly handle hotspots of air pollution and exhaust gas emissions.

The German photographer who recorded Hà Nội in wartime

Anyone who has seen the photography book Hà Nội 1967-1975 by German photographer Thomas Billhardt can see the true emotions of Hà Nội.

Chamber music star wows with a new album of folk singing

Chamber music singer Khánh Ly has released a surprise new folk album entitled Lời Ru Nguồn Cội (Lullaby from the Origin).

Diva finds way back to childhood through music

Diva Hồng Nhung has released a new album comprising 10 songs for children as a way to bring her and audiences back to each one’s childhood.