Local gold regulation considered 'outdated' amid skyrocketing prices With the price of a tael of gold in Việt Nam more than US$800 higher than in the rest of the world, local experts say the local regulation of gold prices is unsuitable.

Việt Nam looks for a change in marathon fortunes this year Vietnamese marathon runners are hoping to do better on home soil than they have in recent years at the SEA Games.

Vietnamese students champion int’l environmental competition

Three high school students brought home US$100,000 from the Earth Prize competition, an initiative of the Switzerland-based Earth Foundation that encourages students to address environmental issues.

'Moments of SEA Games 31' photo contest opens for entries

'Moments of the SEA Games 31' (Khoảnh Khắc Sea Games 31), a photo contest aimed at capturing the best moments of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, has opened to celebrate one of the most important regional sports events being held in Việt Nam.

Four-month purchasing power rebound facilitates business recovery

Domestic purchasing power has rebounded after a strong decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. That rebound has facilitated businesses to step up production and seize new opportunities, experts have said. 

The Local Game: History is written by the victors

Việt Nam may have topped Group A and reached the semi-finals of the SEA Games men’s football, but their performances in Phú Thọ Province have been far from convincing.

Female Vietnamese scientists honoured at the 2021 Kovalevskaya awards

Professors Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai and Nguyễn Minh Thủy have won the 2021 Kovalevskaya awards for female Vietnamese scientists.

Việt Nam-Laos trade ties growing sustainably Việt Nam and Laos have promoted cooperation across spheres, with their trade exchange posting substantial growth, benefiting both countries.  

Immigration Department pilots e-portal passport applications Vietnamese citizens applying for passports without electronic chips will be able to submit their forms online and receive them by post.

Together for a sustainable and greener future

Another Norwegian Constitution Day has come. I am very happy but also emotional to share my last address on this day as Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam.