Việt Nam targets $41b agriculture export in 2021

The agriculture sector is forecast to earn US$41 billion from exports this year, according to Vu Ba Phu, head of the Việt Nam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Fish farmers hit hard by reservoir's unstable water levels

Hundreds of households that raise fish in cages on the waters of Hoà Bình hydropower reservoir have struggled in recent years due to unstable water levels.

Central ports propose upgrades

Many ports in the central region are improving their capacity or proposing upgrades to meet the rising demand for foreign trade.

Street workers struggle amid heatwave

Though the weather cooled down on Friday, it has been quite hot in the north and central region in recent days.

More heatwaves on the way for north, north-central VN

Two more heatwaves are set to hit northern and north-central provinces from now until August, a top meteorologist has said.

VN may have to reduce renewable power in the next five years: energy institute1 It is likely that Việt Nam will have to reduce renewable energy sources in the next five years, as booming development in recent years was weighing on the power system, according to a recent report by the Institute of Energy.

Hà Nội, other provinces suffering extremely hot weather, high UV index

Hà Nội and other northern provinces have been witnessing extremely hot weather, with the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) predicting the current intense heat wave would last for the next 2-3 days.

All About Photo Awards honours Vietnamese photographer

A photograph depicting an aerial scene of fishermen casting their nets on the sea taken by Vietnamese photographer Nguyễn Phước Hoài has been won the Merit Award at the All About Photo Awards 2021.

PM orders highest efforts to ensure success of general elections

The Prime Minister has asked ministries, agencies and People’s Committees at all levels to raise the high sense of responsibility and pay great attention to preparations for the general elections, slated for May 23, 2021.

How the private sector has transformed the image of Viet Nam in the eyes of the world

Twenty years ago, Vietnam was mostly seen as a tourism destination for intrepid travellers and backpackers. But thanks to the vision of private developers, the country now boasts an array of world-class luxury resorts and cultural attractions.