Pork market suffers from African swine fever Việt Nam’s domestic pork supplies could fall by 20 to 35 per cent this year as a consequence of African swine fever, according to the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD).

International vocational training to be extended Vocational training schools in Việt Nam will continue to use curricula transferred from Australia and Germany until the end of 2020 and 2025, respectively, following Prime Minister’s approval to extend the technical vocational education and training (TVET) reform plan.

Fake news about coronavirus should be prevented: Minister

The Minister of Information and Communications wants those working underneath him to be more proactive to rid the internet of fake news about coronavirus.

Athletic coach Vũ Ngọc Lợi plays a key role in many athletes' success Vũ Ngọc Lợi is well known in athletics and as one of the most experienced coaches in Việt Nam helped turn many athletes into international winners and potential champions during his reign of more than 30 years.

Visitors flock to spring festivals

Despite winter breezes and cold weather, thousands of visitors from the capital city and other localities, flocked to the Đống Đa Mound in Hà Nội on Wednesday morning, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, to attend the opening of the Đống Đa Festival.

Tourists flock to festivals to mark the start of spring Spring has sprung... and to mark the fourth day of the first lunar month, a number of festivals were held nationwide. 

Việt Nam’s health sector in 2019: achievements and drawbacks Last year witnessed significant achievements in Việt Nam’s healthcare sector, bringing hope for more patients. However, severe medical incidents raised the alarm of poor management that needed to be improved to ensure every citizen can live a healthy and happy life.

Irrigation works seriously  encroached Irrigation works in Bắc Ninh Province have been plagued with illegal construction and dumping in recent years, causing serious impacts on agricultural production and people’s daily lives.

The joy and hope of Tết

If you visit or live in Việt Nam anytime between mid-December until late February, you'll find yourself surrounded by the never-ending festive mood.

Agriculture minister calls for stable pork prices The minister asked firms to work together to offer suitable prices for pork products to serve rising domestic demand ahead of Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year Holiday) and for exports.