Szechuan Style Stir-fried Tiger Prawns

with chef Nguyễn Kim Lan of Pan Pacific Hanoi

Cốm Tú Lệ, a specialty of northwestern mountainous region

A must-try specialty of Văn Chấn District in the northern province of Yên Bái in autumn is cốm (young sticky rice) that are made of Tú Lệ glutinous rice grown in the valley.

National target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas approved A new national programme aims to improve the lives and livelihoods of ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam.

A $30 million project launched to improve water security amid climate change A $30 million climate change adaption fund, provided by Green Climate Fund (GCF), has been launched to help small-scale agricultural businesses adapt to changes in water security caused by climate change.

Traditional wooden boat makers face a hard time staying afloat

Bà Đài Village's wooden boat industry was recognised in 2015 as an important cultural heritage of Việt Nam, but now the 100-year-old tradition is under threat from a double whammy of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam Pavilion impressed international visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Việt Nam Pavilion in the Expo 2020 Dubai complex impresses international visitors with with 800 nón lá (conical hats) hang at the front area and miniatures of 18 artworks created by renowned Vietnamese contemporary artists.

COP26 has to be the turning point — from climate negotiations to climate solutions

Ahead of the upcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference slated for October 31 – November 12, 2021, the Ambassadors of the European Union Member States in Việt Nam penned a joint Op-Ed calling on partners, including Việt Nam, to strengthen climate plans, and reiterated their commitment to help achieve set targets.

Saline intrusion may occur earlier in Mekong Delta

The saline intrusion in the Cửu Long (Mekong Delta) region during this year’s dry season would occur earlier and be worse than previous years, warned the Department of Water Resources Management under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Standing Committee discusses preparation for second session of the 15th NA

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Wednesday morning discussed preparations for the second session of the 15th NA, which is scheduled to last for 17 days.

Torrential rain to hit the northern, central region from Wednesday

Torrential rain, triggered by typhoon Kompasu, will blanket the northern and central regions from Wednesday afternoon.