Sunday

Hới mat craft village: home of Vietnamese mat weaving

For a long time, the sedge mats of Hới Village in Tân Lễ Commune, Hưng Hà District in Thái Bình have been a typical product of the Red River Delta province.

Environment

Mekong Delta floods to be below normal this year: authorities

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is expected to have less flooding than normal this year, according to the Directorate of Water Resources.

Society

Typhoon Mulan heading to the north, bringing torrential rains

Typhoon Mulan, the second tropical storm hitting the East Sea this year, with a high wind speed of 88km per hour, is predicted to bring torrential rain to the northern region from Wednesday night before hitting northern provinces from Quảng Ninh to Nam Định on Thursday.

Politics & Laws

55 years of ASEAN: One Vision, One Identity, One Community

Member of the Central Party Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn penned an article entitled ’55 years of ASEAN: One Vision, One Identity, One Community’ on the 55th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967-2022).

Environment

Environment ministry applauded for achievements on 20th anniversary

Speaking at the ceremony to mark MoNRE's 20th anniversary, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said that environmental resources are an indispensable factor for human survival and development, as well as the sustainable development of the country.

Life & Style

Ninh Bình among 12 coolest movie filming locations in Asia

The magazine's Southeast Asian edition admired the beauty of destinations across the region, from ancient jungle-clad temples to swanky bars and splendid beaches and there is no shortage of cinematic splendour in Asia.

Life & Style

Mexican artist finds new inspirations in Việt Nam

Mexican contemporary artist Roberto Arcaute has chosen Việt Nam as the final destination in his journey to finish his latest installation project.

Society

Mekong delta tightens measures to fight erosion

Local authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have declared an emergency as erosion along rivers and coasts in many localities has increased.

Society

Special policies offered to speed up three national key expressways

The Government has approved a number of special mechanisms and policies to implement three key national expressway projects, with a total investment of VNĐ84.4 trillion (US$3.6 billion).

Society

Việt Nam discards over three million tonnes of plastic waste a year

Việt Nam is considered to be one of the major plastic polluters in the world, discharging about 3.1 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, including 0.28-0.73 million tonnes of plastic waste discharged into the ocean.

Opinion

Peru’s National Day: post-COVID economic reactivation in tourism and Peru-Việt Nam economic exchange

For Ambassador Augusto Morelli, the celebration of the 201st anniversary of the Republic of Peru is an occasion to reactivate post-pandemic Peruvian tourism and review the progress of bilateral economic relations between Peru and Việt Nam.

Life & Style

Enjoying the great outdoors around the capital

Hà Nội lures tourists with its rich cultural heritage, historic sites and great food, but that isn't all the capital can offer. Surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests, getting out into the great outdoors has become more and more popular. Here are some of the great opportunities available around the capital.

Society