12 shining examples of VN volunteering and acts of kindness in the COVID-19 pandemic

Times of crisis can often bring out the best in people. As the COVID-19 situation becomes more and more complicated in Việt Nam, many have stepped up to help doctors and their communities, any way they can. Here are a few shining examples of the amazing people in Viet Nam.

Việt Nam’s cashew exports to US up in two months Việt Nam’s cashew exports to the US in the first two months of the year rose by 21 per cent in volume to 17,900 tonnes and 3.6 per cent in value to US$126.2 million year-on-year, according to the General Department of Customs.

Japanese doctor brings light to visually-impaired

Over the past 17 years, Japanese doctor Tadashi Hattori has become a friend to many visually-impaired patients in remote and disadvantaged areas of Việt Nam, particularly those in Quảng Ninh, Thái Nguyên, Bắc Kạn, Bình Phước and Cà Mau.

Bibliophile dedicates to bring books to ethnic minority children

Nguyễn Tú Anh, co-founder of the Chủ Nhật Yêu Thương (Beloved Sunday) volunteer group in HCM City, together with his fellow volunteers, spends every Sunday purchasing children's books, then classifying, packing and sending them to remote areas.

Bình Phước farmers have good cashew harvest

Farmers in Bình Phước Province have begun to harvest their cashew crop, and yields are higher than last year because of favourable weather and the efforts of authorities and farmers to prevent diseases.   

Illegal logger becomes dedicated forest ranger

Điểu Long used to be one of the most notorious illegal loggers in the southern province of Bình Phước. But now, ironically, Long is one of the most dedicated rangers in the park.

Sỹ hopes to lead runners to best success

Coach Trần Văn Sỹ has helped many of his athletes winning. Among them are six champions at the 30th SEA Games. He has been honoured as one of best coaches of 2019.

National Bà Rá Mountain Climbing Tournament set for Sunday in Bình Phước

The annual National Bà Rá Mountain Climbing Tournament will be held on Sunday in Phước Long Town, Bình Phước Province.

Việt Nam’s economy is expected to maintain good growth in 2020

Việt Nam is advancing into 2020 following good results in 2019. Experts and companies tell Việt Nam News about their forecasts of the country's economic prospects this year as well as opportunities and challenges facing the country.

Group wedding held for people with disabilities

A group wedding ceremony was organised for 50 couples with disabilities at Giác Ngộ Pagoda in HCM City’s District 10 yesterday (December 27).