Poetry lovers commemorate late poets

A series of cultural and art events will be held from August 25 to September 1 in Hà Nội to commemorate poetry couple Lưu Quang Vũ and Xuân Quỳnh.

So young, yet so successful

Nguyễn Sơn Tùng is not even six years old. Yet, he has taken part in some big music competitions that have taken him on travels to other parts of the world.

Kiên Giang gets Ministry of Construction nod to delay special economic zone plans The Ministry of Construction has green-lighted Kiên Giang Province’s proposal to suspend the master plan to develop Phú Quốc Island into a special administrative-economic zone.

Facebook listened to users' conversations: report

Facebook has paid hundreds of contractors to listen to and transcribe snippets of users' conversations, US media reported on Tuesday, amid heightened scrutiny of the social network's data collection practices.

Charity calls for help as Malta, Italy spurn migrant ships A Spanish charity appealed for help on Wednesday after its ship carrying 121 migrants was turned away by Italy and Malta, and a second NGO vessel said Valletta had also refused to allow it to refuel in its waters.

Officials prosecuted for State property misuse The Ministry of Public Security has started criminal proceedings against Trần Ngọc Hà, former president of the managing board and general director of Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM) and other former leading officials of the corporation.

North-South Expressway bidding to be public, transparent

The bidding for the North-South Expressway will be conducted publicly and transparently in order to select qualified contractors.

HCM City to try out separate lanes for buses on two major streets

The HCM City Department of Transport plans to have a dedicated lane for public buses on Võ Thị Sáu and Điện Biên Phủ streets in District 3, which are highly congested during rush hour.

Young magic lover should nurture their passion

Popular magician Nguyễn Mạnh Phương was recently awarded the world record for the first illusionist to perform with a 4D screen. Lê Hương chats with the magician about his passion.

Macron hails progress on Europe migrant deadlock French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said European countries had made progress on plans to redistribute refugees rescued in the Mediterranean, efforts criticised by Italy's hardline Interior Minister Matteo Salvini.