Singer brings xẩm folk singing to wider audience

Nguyễn Thu Phương, 36, was born and grew up in Quảng Ninh Province, home to many of Việt Nam's singers in genres such as pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B. However, she chose to specialise in folk music. After years of studying hát xẩm (blind busker's singing), Phương now has a leading role in this music in the country. She even holds free xẩm singing classes to revive and develop the folk genre. Phương spoke with Thanh Hà about her plans.

Incense village struggles to reignite post-pandemic

Traditional handicraft villages have started to resume operation after more than two months of suspension due to the fourth coronavirus outbreak in late April that forced the capital city to follow strict social distancing measures.

HCM City enters brighter chapter after pandemic After nearly two weeks of reopening, many locals in HCM City say they are enjoying the “new normal” life.

Making the right decisions for the nation's good

The Government of Việt Nam late Tuesday issued its highly-anticipated Resolution No.128 on the adoption of provisional guidelines on safe and flexible living with COVID-19, after a few weeks of what presumed to be much haggling between invited stakeholders.

Cửu Long city, provinces seek economic recovery after COVID-19

Cần Thơ City and six provinces in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta region will take part in an online meeting on October 19 to enhance cooperation in pandemic prevention and control and economic recovery.

Việt Nam likely to achieve rice export target this year

Việt Nam is expected to achieve its rice export target of 6.3 million tonnes worth US$3.2 billion this year due to high global demand and an increase in export prices.

Success and entrepreneurship focus on 91st anniversary of Việt Nam Women’s Union Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh yesterday attended a ceremony to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the Việt Nam Women’s Union and the award ceremony of the Women Startup Awards 2021.

HCM City ensures safety while reopening economy: Official HCM City will “carefully” reopen its economy in the “new normal” situation with a focus on ensuring sufficient medical staff, vaccines and medicine, a city official has said.

3,797 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Việt Nam on Friday

The capital city of Hà Nội reported one new case. The Hà Nội Centre for Disease Control has assessed the pandemic level in the city as Level 1.

Businesses required to report prices of COVID-19 testing kits

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has required businesses producing and importing COVID-19 test kits to promptly report to the ministry about information related to retail prices and supply capacity.