Calling home

A short story by Trương Anh Quốc

Farmer huge fan of the late President

A farmer who lives on the edge of Hà Nội absolutely loves the late President Hồ Chí Minh. So much that he has an exhibition of ‘Uncle Hồ’ in his home.

City cải lương theatres returns after COVID-19 HCM City’s leading cải lương (reformed opera) theatres are planning to introduce quality shows after closing for a long period due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HCM City prepares to receive foreign workers The HCM City Department of Health has issued guidelines for medical surveillance of foreign experts coming from abroad as part of COVID-19 prevention efforts.

E-commerce a positive for retail sector Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail market in Việt Nam in the first quarter of this year still recorded positive results from e-commerce, online shopping and delivery services.

VNR proposes extending expiry date for locomotives, carriages Statistics of the VNR showed 121 locomotives will not be used from the beginning of next year to 2026 due to the age rule, leaving it with only 141 by 2026.

Delta must have 'emergency plan' on climate change

The Mekong Delta region must include an “emergency” response to climate change in its regional planning for the 2021-30 period as rising seas, coastal erosion and subsidence could occur earlier than previously thought, Deputy Prime MInisterTrịnh Đình Dũng said on Thursday in Hà Nội.

Savico appoints new management board amid foreign divestment The move won 99.53 per cent of shareholders’ votes in its annual shareholders’ meeting on Friday in HCM City.

FDI inflow to Việt Nam down 17% in Jan-May period

The five-month FDI disbursement totaled $6.7 billion, representing a decline of 8.2 year-on-year, according to the report.

Drama, music shows celebrate Int’l Day for Children in HCM City Theatres and entertainment centres in HCM City are offering new shows on the occasion of the International Day for Children (June 1).