Society

Intellectual property protection helps promote farm produce

Various measures have been rolled out to boost Vietnam’s agricultural sector’s growth towards higher productivity, better quality, stronger competitiveness and sustainability.

Can Gio fishermen hold whale worshipping festival

Fishermen in Ho Chi Minh City’s outlying district of Can Gio held their annual Nghinh Ong (Whale Worshipping) Festival on September 9.

More Hanoi karaokes suspended for fire safety violations

Twenty-seven more karaoke parlours in Hanoi have been suspended for fire safety violations.

Additional 2,498 more Covid-19 cases recorded on Saturday

Vietnam confirmed an additional 2,498 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday, raising the national tally to over 11.43 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

First school in Vietnam made from recycled plastics

A nursery school site in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai made from recycled plastic waste opened to pupils on Friday.

Binh Duong to host international three-cushion billiards tournament 2022

A total of 64 local and three foreign players are set to compete in an international three-cushion billiards tournament which is scheduled to run from September 15 to 18 in the southern province of Binh Duong.

Full-moon festival celebrated nationwide

Many localities nationwide have celebrated the Mid-Autumn Full-moon Festival with colourful decorations and joyful lion dances.

Bridge collapses following heavy rain in Son La

A suspension bridge has collapsed following torrential rain in the northern mountainous province of Son La.

Vietnam’s leaders offer condolences over death of Queen Elizabeth II

Vietnamese leaders on September 9 offered condolences to the Royal Family, Government, parliament, and people of the UK over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

French Consulate General’s open day set for Sept 17

As part of the European Heritage Days 2022, the Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City will open its doors to the public on September 17.

Youth Innovation Startup Contest 2022 launched

The 2022 edition of the Youth Innovation Startup Contest has been launched, aiming to seek out and promote innovative ideas and projects that benefit society and enhance the country’s image.

UK Embassy, Consulate General open condolence books for Queen Elizabeth II

The UK Embassy in Hanoi and the UK Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City have opened books of condolences for people to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Vietnam progresses in global human development index

The UN Development Programme acknowledged Vietnam’s human development efforts as part of its human development report for 2021 – 2022 released on September 8 in New York, the United States.

Danang plagued by monkey incidents

A monkey from Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Danang has troubled local households and even attacked children.

Additional 3,649 new Covid-19 infection cases confirmed on Friday

Vietnam confirmed an additional 3,649 new Covid-19 infections on Friday, raising the national tally to over 11.43 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam named among world’s budget-friendly destinations by The Travel

Vietnam has recently been listed in the world's 10 most incredible destinations which are surprisingly cheap to visit by Canadian travel magazine The Travel, along with Laos and Indonesia.

Hanoi singer fined for unlicensed live shows

Singer Tuan Hung has been fined VND12.5 million (USD538.79) for organising unlicensed live music shows.

Vietnam’s first multi-nationality youth orchestra makes debut

The Vietnam Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYO) has made its debut at the Hanoi Opera House with a concert “ VYO Grand Concert”.

One-stop-shop health services launched for HIV prevention

A community one-stop-shop model called DOME was officially launched on September 8 in Ho Chi Minh City, piloting the first six shops with health services for HIV prevention and treatment.