A recent survey conducted by the State Bank of Vietnam in September revealed that 83 percent of credit institutions have expectation for a high business growth this year.
Over the years, the ‘dan bau’ (monochord) has been revamped by many generations of Vietnamese instrumentalists to feature not only in solo performances, but also as part of orchestras performing on do
Amazed by the versatility and comfortable décor, visitors nationwide flock to a container hostel in Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh province and praise its originality.
Portraits of Hanoians by painter Lê Năng Hiển (1921-2014 ), one of the city’s leading painters, were displayed at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum.
A play featuring a rich blend of the H’Mong ethnic culture was performed at Hanoi Opera House recently. In the “Mỵ” play The artists brought traditional H’Mong musical instruments to the stage and use
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has affirmed Vietnam is working towards a sustainable and effective social security system to meet the increasing demand of people, contributing to socio-economic deve
The relationship between Vietnam and Japan has been increasingly strengthened, especially in labour cooperation. This has created opportunities for Vietnamese workers to find jobs in Japan. Youthful,
Ice-cream came to Vietnam many years ago and has become a favourite, especially in scorching summer days. Let’s join us for a tour to Trang Tien Street, Hanoi, a place renowned for serving top ice cre
When you picture a ballet class, you might imagine little girls in tutus or maybe professionals leaping across the stage. But a special class in Hanoi shows us dancers can come in all shapes, sizes an
After his Ethiopia visit, President Tran Dai Quang pays a State visit to Egypt from August 25-29. Ahead of his trip, the Vietnam News Agency correspondent interviewed Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt.
The recent ruling of a court in California, the US, on the link between weedkiller produced by Monsanto and cancer, has sparked hope for the lawsuit against the same company launched by Vietnamese vic
In recent years, climate change has greatly impacted agricultural production, causing the prices of farm produce to fluctuate. In response to this problem, Mang Yang district in the Central Highlands
Administrative procedures streamlining offers benefits not only to residents but also civil servants as it saves time and helps them build capacity in handling paperwork.
Playgrounds for children are in high demand, especially in big cities like Ho Chi Minh City where there is a shortage of public places for entertainment.