Sri Lanka offers many wonders

On the occasion of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka, Ambassador from Sri Lanka to Việt Nam Prasanna Gamage sends Việt Nam News a story to promote the image of his country.

Party building press works honoured

The fourth Búa Liềm Vàng (Golden Hammer & Sickle) Press Awards 2019 honoured journalists and their work about Party building on Wednesday night with five first, 10 second, 15 third and 25 consolation prize.

NA adopts revised Labour Code, adding holiday and allowing independent unions The National Assembly (NA) this morning voted on the amended labour code with changes to the national holidays and labour practices, after months of heated debate among workers, employers and experts.

Chemical drums dumped on the side of Thăng Long Boulevard

Chemical drums are dumped in an irrigation canal on Thăng Long Road. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Khánh

VN stocks fall as worries over potential risks increase Vietnamese shares declined on Wednesday morning, dragged by the banking and realty sectors as investors worried about increasing risks.

VN stocks progress before holiday Vietnamese shares rose on Friday as large-cap stocks were lifted by better market sentiment before the national holiday.

Additional buses, trains planned to cope with Independence Day rush Transport companies in HCM City and Hà Nội plan to increase the number of trains and buses to cope with the rush expected during the long Independence Day weekend next month.

HCM City celebrates big Day

HCM City is hosting a series of cultural activities to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the August Revolution, on August 19, and National Day, on September 2.

Indian Ambassador recommits to stand on Việt Nam's side India celebrates its 73rd Independence Day today (August 15). Ambassador of India Pranay Verma sends a message to Việt Nam News readers to celebrate this anniversary and start his term in Việt Nam.

Writing contest launched to explore friendship with India The Việt Nam-India Friendship Association in Hà Nôi has launched a writing contest about India and the two countries' friendship.