'Alarm' at Poland's plan to leave treaty protecting women The EU and the Council of Europe on Sunday voiced regret and alarm over the Polish right-wing government's move to withdraw from a landmark international treaty combating violence against women.

Special programme honours global Hùng King's decendants

A special online progamme took place on Tuesday in Hà Nội and connected 10 other areas in Việt Nam and over the world to honour individuals and organisations known as "Hùng King's Descendants" for their outstanding contribution to preserving national values.

Pro Bono Consultation for COVID Communications Clinic with Members of the Global Group, Public Relations Network (PRN) Pro Bono Consultation for COVID Communications Clinic with Members of the Global Group, Public Relations Network (PRN)

Czechs, Slovaks open border for short visits The Czech Republic and Slovakia will reopen their border this week for those travelling to the other country for up to 48 hours, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said Monday.

More than 300 Vietnamese citizens brought home safely

Vietnamese agencies, representative agencies in Europe and Africa and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on May 23-24 coordinated with host authorities to conduct flights bringing home safely over 300 Vietnamese citizens.

Vietnamese architect wins Turgut Cansever Int’l Award 2020

Architect Đoàn Thanh Hà, based in Hà Nội, has just received the Turgut Cansever International Award 2020 for his project titled Friendly Space in Suffocating Urban Areas.

Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia wins Dictionary of the Year award

The six-volume Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia has won the “Dictionary of the Year 2020” award by the Union of Interpreters and Translators (JTP).

Deputy PM Vương Đình Huệ named Secretary of Hà Nội Party Committee

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ on Friday was appointed as Secretary of the Hà Nội Party Committee by the Politburo.

UK more regionally imbalanced than comparable nations: report Britain is a more regionally-imbalanced country than any comparable advanced economy, a report said Wednesday, highlighting vast disparities between London and the rest of the nation.

Nuclear research group gathers in Hà Nội Representatives of member states and observers discussed a draft budget for the organisation’s research and co-operation.