VIETNAM TODAY

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has drafted a decree on foreign investment into the education sector, aiming to offer more favourable conditions for foreign investors.

Many people in HCM City are interested in experiencing hot air balloon trips to see the city for the first time.

Việt Nam’s trade value was estimated at US$29.3 billion in January, down 13 per cent from the previous month, according to the General Department of Customs.

As the 21st century is considered an era of sea and ocean, many countries, including Vietnam, have paid heed to developing the sea-based economy and exploiting sea resources and spaces to promote their socio-economic growth while working to safeguard

Việt Nam expects to achieve US$3 billion as its total export value of vegetables and fruits this year, exceeding the vegetable and fruit industry’s target of $2.4 billion.

A coach carrying 29 people crashed into a cliff in the northern province of Quang Ninh, leaving two dead and 27 injured.

Vietnam is one of the five countries hardest hit by climate change, with its coastal region being the most vulnerable area. Community-based management and development of mangrove forests is an effective way to strengthen coastal resilience against climate change.

A 24-year-old woman from Paris won the Miss Universe crown on Monday, in a three-hour show in the Philippine capital that focused on diversity and overcoming life struggles, besting 85 hopefuls from all over the world.

A total of 109 road traffic accidents happened during January 27-29 across Vietnam, leaving 64 dead and 112 injured, according to National Traffic Safety Committee.

The wood processing industry faces a lot of difficulties in the future following the government’s order close natural forest gates from January 1.

In 2017, the Vietnamese government continues to promote start-ups and building a righteous, enabling government towards the motto “Strengthening disciplines, upholding responsibility, promoting innovation, and ensuring rapid, sustainable growth”.

A Khèn (panpipe) Festival will open for the first time from January 30 to February 12 in Sa Pa in the northern province of Lào Cai.

Life of more than 1,000 families in Cao Xanh Ward in Ha Long City are being threatened by illegal coal mining which has destroyed their houses.

Traffic death toll amounted to 48 on the first two day of the lunar New Year (January 28 and 29).

The Northern Vietnam Power Projects Management Board (NPMB) said it will start work of 15 power projects in 2017 to ensure power supply stability and prevent overloaded power transmissions to Hanoi and industrial zones in the region.

A boat carrying 31 people, including 28 Chinese tourists, is missing off the coast of Borneo, Malaysian maritime authorities said on Sunday.

Not only are they expanding networks by setting up new shops, home appliance chains are also trying to change their business models and increase online sales in an effort to get bigger market share.

Sea desertification is a problem that is becoming more severe around the globe, including in Vietnam.

The low quality of university education is blamed on curricula which focuses on theoretical knowledge and does not provide enough practicum hours.