Seoul closely monitoring N. Korea as leader out of public view again South Korea is closely watching the whereabouts of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the unification ministry said on Friday, as his absence from public view has stretched to three weeks once again.

12 suspects involved in BIDV violations to be prosecuted The Supreme People’s Court has decided to prosecute 12 suspects involved in banking operation violations occurred at the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV).

Vietnamese transgender man gives birth to a baby girl

A well-known transgender couple – Minh Khang and Minh Anh – welcomed their first baby on May 16, making the husband Minh Khang the first transgender man in Việt Nam to get pregnant and give birth to a baby.

Preservation of President Hồ’s embalmed body been mastered

Colonel Đinh Quốc Hùng, Political Commissar of the President Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum Protection High Command, talks to Vietnam News Agency about the preservation of the late President’s embalmed body.

HCM City honours individuals for COVID-19 fighting The HCM City Party Committee on May 15 honoured 233 outstanding  for their excellence in studying and following President Hồ Chí Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle, contributing to the country’s development.

Cover of children's song sparks controversy

In a message to communications companies,up-and-coming singer Kỳ Kỳ asked them to draw a clear line between infringements and not-for-profit music covers for the public benefit.

Expats on love, marriage and children

Marriage and children have been hot topics in Việt Nam of late, thanks to the Government’s announcement that it wants people to marry before 30 and have two kids before 35, with tax breaks and other policies on offer to encourage procreation.

Uncle Hồ’s 130th birthday to be celebrated nationwide

A special programme entitled Hồ Chí Minh - Sáng Ngời Ý Chí Việt Nam (Hồ Chí Minh – Việt Nam Will Shine Bright) will be broadcast live on VTV1 Channel at 8pm on May 18.

Economic incentives not enough for early marriage

Nosiness has been justified by a Government decision announced last week that advises Vietnamese nationals to marry before 30 and bear a second child before 35. 

Film week to celebrate President Hồ The Culture Ministry will host a free film week celebrating the 130th anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh’s birthday between May 19 and 26 throughout the country.