Central Steering Committee on anti-corruption convenes 17th session The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption held its 17th session on Wednesday, chaired by Party General Secretary, President and head of the committee Nguyễn Phú Trọng, to look back on its work in 2019 and outline tasks for 2020. 

Public security ministry discloses details in violent Đồng Tâm incident

The public security ministry on Tuesday shed light on the circumstances surrounding the violent confrontation in Đồng Tâm Commune on the outskirts of Hà Nội that left three police officers and one protester dead in the early morning of January 9.

Japan urges Ghosn to return as fugitive tycoon defends escape Japan's justice minister on Thursday urged Carlos Ghosn to return and make his case in court, after the fugitive former auto tycoon gave an impassioned defence of his decision to jump bail and flee to Lebanon.

HCM City-based artists introduce artworks in capital Three artists from HCM City have organised the first joint exhibition in Hà Nội, showing off their best artworks.

Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after wide quake damage

Puerto Rico's governor declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake killed at least one person in the south of the island and caused widespread damage.

Trump warns Iran against retaliation, threatens cultural sites US President Donald Trump on Sunday vowed "major retaliation" if Iran tries to avenge the killing of its key military commander Qasem Soleimani and doubled down on a threat to bomb Iranian cultural sites.

'Shame on you': Balotelli lashes out in new Italy racism storm Mario Balotelli lashed out on Sunday after again being targeted by racist insults, this time from Lazio fans after he scored for Brescia in a 2-1 Serie A defeat, telling his tormentors: "Shame on you".

Asia's first LGBT-focused streaming service tackles taboos A rom-com about a lesbian flight attendant and a romance in a gay spa are among the shows featured on Asia's first LGBT-focused streaming service, which is pushing boundaries in an often highly conservative region.

Singers skyrocket to fame with creative mix of styles

Vietnamese singers are proving you don't have to be a well-established top act to take a generation by storm. One hit song performed in a new style like rap combined with contemporary folk can propel virtual unknowns to stardom.

Museums need evaluation to improve: expert

Việt Nam has many local and national museums, but their displays and exhibitions struggle to attract viewers.