Forest fires a burning problem during dry season

As many as 160 forest fires were reported across Việt Nam in the last six months, destroying about 756ha of forest, according to the Việt Nam Fire and Rescue Police Department under the Public Security Ministry.

Việt Nam shrimp exports to surge as demand increases

Việt Nam's shrimp industry expects to increase exports this year end because of a rise in demand, according to the Việt Nam Association Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Hà Tĩnh eyes $43 million resort project The project would connect with existing tourism areas to create a diversified tourism complex in the province.

High-tech fraud ring in Huế busted by police The ring had scammed more than VNĐ100 billion (US$4.3 million) from internet users.

Pedal power is helping kids cycle into life

Thắng had no clue how to repair bicycles before he began the project and needed to learn from scratch.

Ngọc Hoa, a volleyball pioneer of Việt Nam

Hoa was the key middle blocker for her club and country for 15 years, setting records with four national championship titles, seven SEA Games silvers and one bronze.

Dishes from clams, a highlight in Việt Nam’s cuisine

Originated in central Việt Nam, hến xúc bánh đa (stir-fried baby clams with sesame rice crackers) is an authentic dish, an easy appetiser and popular beer accompaniment.

Drought to hit central provinces Severe drought will hit central provinces in the next 10 days whereas it will gradually reduce in Central Highlands provinces, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Weather Forecasting.

Driver detained, prosecuted for knocking over traffic police officer

Police in central Hà Tĩnh Province’s Hương Sơn District have decided to detain a car driver and commence legal proceedings over him for resisting officials on duty.

Việt Nam approves a list of countries applicable for e-visa1

From the beginning of July, residents from a number of countries worldwide will be allowed to enter Việt Nam using e-visas.