National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Visa Exemption Means Foreign Tourists can Visit Phu Quoc for Up to 30 Days
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Vietnam, OECD sign multilateral treaty for tax cooperation; Vietnam becomes favourite destination for Cambodian tourists; Visa exemption means foreign tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days; Vietnamese food named among world’s top best dishes.
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese Expertise: Strengthening the Homeland from Abroad
The Vietnamese ambassador to France, Dinh Toan Thang, addressed the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts Global (AVSE Global) meeting on March 18 and urged participants to increase resource mobilization and intellectual contributions to the advancement and elevation of Vietnam's position.
Friendship
Italy's Universities Choose Vietnamese as Official Linguistics Subject
The University of Naples "L'Orientale" and Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Italy) choose Vietnamese as its official linguistics subject
Vietnam - Pakistan Hold Ample Opportunities for Educational and Commercial Cooperation
The content was said by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Vietnam Samina Mehtab in an interview with the VietnamTimes on the occasion of the 83rd Pakistan Day (March 23, 1940- March 23, 2023).
17:15 | 23/03/2023
Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association: Specific Activities Needed to Attract Young People
Agreeing that the young generation is an important force to promote the friendship between Vietnam and France, many members of the Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association hope that the Association will hold practical activities to attract the young in its coming term.
11:29 | 22/03/2023
Expand Network to Promote people-to-people Exchanges Between Vietnam and France
The idea was put forward as one of the focuses of Vietnam - France Friendship and Cooperation Association for the term 2023-2028, which was presented at its 7th Congress held in Hanoi on March 17.
21:53 | 21/03/2023
Colors Across Borders: The Stunning Collaboration Between Viet and Korean Painters
Exploring "colors" with Vietnamese, Korean painters Van Duong Thanh and painter Julia Oh
20:44 | 21/03/2023
National
Amendment of the Law on Social Insurance to Increase Rights and Benefits for Employees
National
According to Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan, the draft amended Law on Social Insurance is prepared to expand the participants, increase the rights and benefits for working employees and pensioners.
12:02 | 24/03/2023
National
Vietnam-Italy Ties: Solid Foundation Built from Small Bricks
National
Cooperation between Vietnam and Italy has been reinforced in various fields, such as the economy, national defence, justice, and the environment.
08:23 | 24/03/2023
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Visa Exemption Means Foreign Tourists can Visit Phu Quoc for Up to 30 Days
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Vietnam, OECD sign multilateral treaty for tax cooperation; Vietnam becomes favourite destination for Cambodian tourists; Visa exemption means foreign tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days; Vietnamese food named among world’s top best dishes.
00:00 | 24/03/2023
Friendship
Vietnam Hopes for Stronger Comprehensive Partnership with US: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed that Vietnam wants to promote its comprehensive partnership with the US in a practical, effective, equal and mutually-beneficial manner.
12:44 | 24/03/2023
Friendship
United Nations Awards Vietnamese Peacekeepers
Commanders and competent agencies at the UN Mission in South Sudan have highly valued Vietnamese peacekeeping force for their dedication and professionalism.
10:29 | 24/03/2023
Friendship
Italy's Universities Choose Vietnamese as Official Linguistics Subject
The University of Naples "L'Orientale" and Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Italy) choose Vietnamese as its official linguistics subject
08:17 | 24/03/2023
Friendship
Seminar Promotes Vietnam - India Friendship
The Vietnam - India Friendship Association’s Ho Chi Minh City branch, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Southern Institute of Social Sciences on March 21 held a scientific seminar themed "Vietnam - India relationship: tradition and present".
19:20 | 23/03/2023
Viet's Home
Kon Tum: 5,000 Flags, 100 Scholarships Presented to Border Residents
The flags from the program are expected to add motivation and pride to fishermen and soldiers in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, joining them in protecting the national sovereignty.
10:24 | 22/03/2023
Viet's Home
Amendment of the Law on Social Insurance: New Regulations to Benefit Employees
Adding subjects participating in social insurance (social insurance), adding maternity benefits in the voluntary social insurance policy, expanding the choice of one-time social insurance, and reducing the period of pension enjoyment to comply with international conventions,... Those are new information about the draft Law on Social Insurance (amended) announced by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in Hanoi on March 16.
12:16 | 20/03/2023
Focus
Attracting Young People and Businesses to Participate in People-to-people Diplomacy
This is one of the working tasks of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Binh Phuoc for the term 2022 - 2027, agreed at the 2nd Congress of the Union on March 17.
21:33 | 19/03/2023
Viet's Home
Launching Contest to Raise Awareness of Children about Online Safety
Plan International Vietnam and other organizations including World Vision Vietnam, Childfund Vietnam, and related enterprises joined hands in the development of questions on information security and online safety for children.
08:43 | 19/03/2023
Viet's Home
NGOs Strengthen Forecast-Based Early Action in Vietnam
Forecast-based early action is emerging among humanitarian and disaster risk management practitioners as an approach that can reduce the impact of shocks on vulnerable people and their livelihoods, improve the effectiveness of emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
22:58 | 18/03/2023
Expats in Vietnam
Saigon Heat Places Second in the Southeast Asian Professional Basketball League
The Saigon Heat basketball team was expected to pull off a miracle, but will have to settle for second place at the ABL 2023 basketball championship.
10:49 | 17/03/2023
Viet's Home
Protecting Children in The Digital World
The ChildFund-initiated project, “Swipe Safe” focuses on curriculum development, app development and acquiring digital devices to train children and youth groups, parents groups and relevant authorities to ensure that children stay safe online during their e-learning or entertainment activities and are able to get help when online abuse occurs.
10:43 | 17/03/2023
Vietnamese Herbal Tea
Herbal Teas For Your Healthiness During Changing Seasons
Herbal tea is a healthy drink of many people's favourite, especially on cold days of winter and the uncomfortable humidity of the changing seasons. The following article will suggest you to try healthy herbal teas in the seasons for your beauty, health and relaxation
12:43 | 15/03/2023
World Bank Suggests Effective Framework for Vietnamese Banks
At the seminar held by the Standing Economic Committee on Mar 21, interntional experts from the East Asia - Pacific Financial Region of the World Bank suggested that the current Law on Credit Institutions should pay attention to better regulate risk monitoring mechanism and risk supervision to financial corporations.
Vietnam's Forex Market Shows Resilience amid Global Economic Uncertainty
During heightened global economic uncertainties, price upturn likely occurs in response to supply shocks. Global economic uncertainties strongly impact exchange rate adjustments through capital flows
Arunachal: New Initiative Promotes Health Among Tribal Youth
‘Anamaya, the Tribal Health Collaborative’ supported by Piramal Foundation, will focus on providing awareness and training on various aspects of health, including the importance of adolescent health, nutrition, mental health, and substance abuse.
Smartphone Exports Top $2 Billion in First 2 Months of 2023
In the first two months of 2023, India's mobile phone exports exceeded $2 billion, equivalent to over Rs16,500 crore, due to increased production and shipments from manufacturers, particularly Apple and Samsung. This surge in exports brings the total export value to over $9 billion since April 2022.
Seas and islands
Overseas Vietnamese Commemorate Gac Ma Fallen Soldiers
Seas and islands
March 14 exactly 35 years ago, 64 soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Navy laid down their lives defending national sovereignty in Truong Sa.
14:54 | 16/03/2023
Seas and islands
Kien Giang Fishermen Strictly Follow IUU Combat Drive
Seas and islands
The local fishermen at the fishing port of Nam Du commune (Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province), on March 13, signed a commitment not to violate llegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing fishing regulations. This is an activity organized by the Command Minister of Coast Guard Region 4 in collaboration with the Propaganda Department of the Kien Giang Provincial Party Committee.
14:51 | 16/03/2023
Seas and islands
Coast Guard Ramps up Communications Work to Combat IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
Vietnam's localities fights IUU fishing with strong determination
08:18 | 14/03/2023
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese Expertise: Strengthening the Homeland from Abroad
The Vietnamese ambassador to France, Dinh Toan Thang, addressed the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts Global (AVSE Global) meeting on March 18 and urged participants to increase resource mobilization and intellectual contributions to the advancement and elevation of Vietnam's position.
13:13 | 23/03/2023
Overseas Vietnamese
Viet-Italian Winemaking Couple: The Sweet Taste of Interracial Love
In the little northern Italian town called Domodossola, Stella Tam Vu and Edoardo Patrone, owners of the Edoardo Patrone vineyard, is continuing the local tradition of cultivating vines and making wines.
20:36 | 21/03/2023
Overseas Vietnamese
Sentiment of Overseas Vietnamese in France for Homeland
With about 300,000 Vietnamese living and working in France, they have contributed to the country’s concerted efforts in defending its sovereignty and independence, especially in the Bien Dong Sea, helping the international community and friends to better understand and support Vietnam.
14:53 | 20/03/2023
Overseas Vietnamese
15th Anniversary of One Pillar Pagoda in Thai Province Marked
This replica of Hanoi's iconic pagoda was built by Khon Kaen's Vietnamese community, a symbol of the Vietnam-Thailand friendship in the locality.
12:18 | 20/03/2023
World
Exquisite Mosque Designs Reflect Syncretic Culture and Traditions of Incredible India
Receiving a considerable influx of tourists each year, India’s religious and cultural riches highlight the remarkable contribution that different centuries have made to India’s heritage as well as the world’s heritage.
08:00 | 22/03/2023
World
Annual Religious Events in Bhutan’s Dagana to Go Meatless
Dagana district will not allow serving meat items, including eggs during the annual Tshechu and other religious events in gewog lhakhangs from here on. The recently concluded Dzongkhag Tshogdu decided to go with only vegetarian items on the menu for such events. The local leaders said, serving meat items during religious events is not in line with religion, reported The Bhutan Live.
08:00 | 20/03/2023
National
Vietnam Attends Meeting Sharing Int'l Experience in Anti-Corruption
The prevention and combat of corruption and negative phenomena in Vietnam has been implemented drastically to deter and prevent further violation
22:56 | 18/03/2023
World
Vietnam Pledges to Closely Cooperate with ASEAN, UN in Myanmar Issue
Vietnam supports and is ready to contribute to ASEAN’s efforts to help Myanmar overcome the current crisis
22:52 | 18/03/2023
Travel
Red Silk-Cotton Flowers in Full Bloom at Hanoi's Thousand-Year-Old Pagoda
The red silk-cotton flowers at Thay Pagoda in Hanoi's suburban district of Quoc Oai are in full bloom, beautifying the nearly 1,000 years-old pagoda.
10:04 | 24/03/2023
Travel
Thai Scholar Explores Vietnam's Diverse Cultures
According to Thai scholar Songrit Pongern, Vietnam has a very beautiful and rich culture which is very attractive and appealing to international friends.
10:46 | 22/03/2023
Travel
Top 8 Most Beautiful Beaches To Visit This Summer Trip In Vietnam
Nothing is more perfect than immersing yourself in the sun and the cool waves of these beautiful beaches in Vietnam for your summer holiday.
20:40 | 21/03/2023
Multimedia
Experience Daybreak On Truong Son Dong Peak
The gorgeous dawn behind a sea of fluffy white clouds creates a wonderful and beautiful picture of Truong Son Dong peak, Quang Ngai.
10:20 | 21/03/2023
Vietnamese Leather: Thoughtful Gifts for Fashionistas
When you think of Vietnamese souvenirs or gift, some of the most common suggestions are silk clothes or bamboo hats. Although not a popular choice, choosing leather goods from Vietnamese brands as a present to your loved ones will show a good impression that lasts.
Visit The Unique Bamboo Garden Of 87 Year Old Vietnamese Farmer
The 30 – year – old bamboo garden one-hectare length of Tu Sang’s family, who live in Hau Giang province, has recently been a tourist attraction for its beautiful green space.
Pages of the Past: Ancient Leaf Books Displayed In Hanoi
The palm leaf book is a unique way of storing texts, dating back to the 5th century BC in the Indian subcontinent, then spreading to Southeast Asia countries.
Francophonie Film Festival to Take Place in Vietnam from March 18
Vietnam’s movie lovers will have a chance to enjoy the Francophone community’s cinema works winning international prestigious awards as a film festival will be held in Vietnam this month.
Multimedia
Vietnamese Ethnic Costumes Collection to Exhibit in Taiwan (China) and Japan
Multimedia
Thanks to the invitation of Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese (ALOV), journalist/director Nguyen Bong Mai will bring the exhibition titled "DARE TO LEAD A GLORIOUS LIFE" to Japan and Taiwan (China) as parts of the series to promote Vietnamese culture and harness the close connection of overseas community overseas to the homeland.
19:19 | 23/03/2023
Multimedia
Experience Daybreak On Truong Son Dong Peak
Multimedia
The gorgeous dawn behind a sea of fluffy white clouds creates a wonderful and beautiful picture of Truong Son Dong peak, Quang Ngai.
10:20 | 21/03/2023
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Multimedia
[Photos] Italian Design Day in Hanoi
Multimedia
Under the theme "Everything is Illuminated," Italian artists showcase their art at the Italian Embassy for Vietnamese audiences.
10:17 | 21/03/2023
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