Expats in Vietnam
It's the Eye (and Year) of the Tiger
In celebration of Year of the Tiger, the Vietnam Times has compiled a list of facts about Vietnam's fierce “God of the Mountain and Forests.”
Friendship
Vietnam-Russia Friendship Stands Test of Time
Vietnam and Russia have special relations as long-standing partners. The two people supported each other through victories and tragedies, helping each other succeed.
Travel
Vietnam Increases Frequency of International Flights for Lunar New Year
As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the frequency of regular flights between Vietnam and a number of destinations will be boosted beginning Sunday to meet increased demand.
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (Jan. 18): Additional 16,378 Cases Reported
Vietnam has so far detected 68 Omicron cases returning from overseas in nine localities, including 30 cases in Ho Chi Minh City and 27 cases in Quang Nam.
09:21 | 18/01/2022
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (Jan. 17): Infection Tally Crosses Two Million
The fourth wave to hit Vietnam in late April has until now seen over 2 million Covid-19 cases recorded, whilst more than 1.72 million have since recovered from the virus.
09:33 | 17/01/2022
10 Aims for VUFO in 2022
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organization's work in 2022 focuses on increasing participation in important multilateral cooperation mechanisms protecting national interests on sovereignty over seas and islands, and overcoming the consequences of war
09:45 | 16/01/2022
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (Jan. 16): 16,378 New Cases Reported
As many as 166,942,276 doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered, including 78,563,059 first shots, 72,121,184 second jabs and 16,258,033 third injections.
09:40 | 16/01/2022
National
National Assembly May Hold Additional Extraordinary Sessions
National
The naming of the "First extraordinary session" implies that the National Assembly (NA) could hold further sessions as it considers pressing and urgent issues or thematic law and ordinance building programme.
14:45 | 18/01/2022
National
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 18): Phu Quoc Represents Golden Hope for Vietnamese Tourism Rebound
National
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 18): Vietnam confirms 21,691 new local Covid-19 cases; Logo marking 30 years of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties unveiled; Phu Quoc represents golden hope for Vietnamese tourism rebound; Int'l searches on Vietnam tourism reopening on the rise.
22:32 | 17/01/2022
National
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 17): ‘New Normal’ Adaptation Leads to Positive Forecast for Vietnamese Economy in 2022
National
Vietnam News Today (Jan. 17): Vietnam records 15,643 new Covid cases; Northern region to turn severely cold from January 17; ‘New normal’ adaptation leads to positive forecast for Vietnamese economy in 2022; Vietnam-China clash tickets open for sale in two days.
00:01 | 17/01/2022
Friendship
Vietnam-China Leaders Exchange Notes on 72nd Anniversary of Relations
Vietnamese leaders of the Party, State, and National Assembly exchanged congratulatory messages with Chinese counterparts on the 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries
12:14 | 18/01/2022
Friendship
Vietnamese FM's Visit to Cambodia Implement Agreements Reached by Senior Leaders
The visit will contribute to deepening and improving the efficiency of the “good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability” between the two countries.
08:45 | 18/01/2022
Friendship
FM: Vietnam Completes UNSC Non-Permanent Membership for 2020-2021
Vietnam has successfully completed its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 term.
08:27 | 18/01/2022
Friendship
Poor People Nationwide Presented Pre-Lunar New Year Gifts
The provincial friendship association and international organizations made efforts to bring Lunar New Year happiness to poor people.
08:16 | 18/01/2022
Expats in Vietnam
It's the Eye (and Year) of the Tiger
In celebration of Year of the Tiger, the Vietnam Times has compiled a list of facts about Vietnam's fierce “God of the Mountain and Forests.”
14:59 | 18/01/2022
Viet's Home
YouTubers in Highlands Introduce Vietnamese Culture to the World
Without millions of subscribers, the meaningful work for the homeland of young Vietnamese YouTubers leave a good impression on many viewers.
08:29 | 18/01/2022
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Don Ancient Costumes to Welcome Lunar New Year
Vietnamese girls and women always put on ao dai to enjoy the festive Lunar New Year and take the most vibrant and memorable photos.
08:56 | 17/01/2022
Viet's Home
UNDP plants 1,000 Trees in Hoa Binh
The tree planting aimed to prevent soil erosion and restore primitive forests, protect the environment, and respond to climate change.
08:02 | 17/01/2022
Viet's Home
Coldplay Applauds Vietnamese Dance Cover to Hit Song ‘My Universe’
The British rock band Coldplay has praised a video of Vietnamese dancers performing to their viral track with K-pop band BTS 'My Universe'
13:35 | 16/01/2022
Viet's Home
Aviation Authority Proposes Resuming Regular Flights to UK, France, Germany, Russia
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed reopening regular commercial flights between Vietnam and France, Germany, Russia and the UK.
07:53 | 16/01/2022
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Students Start Up Uses Soap from Almond Leaves
A group of students at Kien Giang University are using Indian almond seeds and leaves to make natural soaps.
22:55 | 15/01/2022
Viet's Home
Binh Thuan: Efforts Made to Improve Disaster Response Skills
South central people will have a chance to improve their skills in managing response to disasters and risks caused by extreme weather such as floods, droughts and heat waves.
08:43 | 15/01/2022
AIA Reaffirms Focus on Wealth Protection and Management with its Wealthbeing
AIA Singapore today introduced ' Wealthbeing by AIA' – the pairing of Wealth and Well-being – as it accelerates efforts to meet the underserved needs of High Net Worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking protection and growth for both their wealth and health.
Discovery's 'New Taste of Hong Kong' New Host for Season 2
Fabio Grangeon, an actor and culinary enthusiast, will take Singapore and Malaysian audiences through the many colorful layers of Hong Kong's neighborhoods from the perspective of locals and ex-pats that have made the city their home
Continue to Promote Training Activities to Implement the Eco-Industrial Park Project in Vietnam
Recently, the Eco-Industrial Park Project Management Board in Vietnam, the Ministry of Planning and Investment in collaboration with the Vietnam Cleaner Production Center held an online capacity development workshop on. “Resource efficiency, Cleaner production and Industrial symbiosis”.
Azbil Receives Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Award 2021
Azbil Corporation announced that it has won a prestigious award in the Sustainable Solutions, Non-SME (small and medium enterprises) category of the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2021 from Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact.
Seas and islands
Vietnam Rejects South China Sea Claims Inconsistent with International Law: Spokesperson
Seas and islands
Vietnam reaffirmed on January 14 its opposition to any claim inconsistent with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).
08:41 | 15/01/2022
Seas and islands
US Publishes New Reports Condemning China's Claims on South China Sea
Seas and islands
"This claim has no legal basis and is asserted by the PRC without specificity as to the nature of geographic extent of the “historic rights” claimed," said the report.
11:02 | 13/01/2022
Focus
Breath of Spring in Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago
Focus
Ships carrying goods and Tet gifts again set out to Truong Sa (Spratly) island district every year-end occasion, so that the army and people here can celebrate Tet, with the flavor and warmth of the mainland.
15:29 | 11/01/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese in US Founds Online Yoga Community To Share The Art Of Mindfulness
With a view to inspire greater compassion, kindness, and empathy in the world, Caroline Vo left her high-paid job and came up with the idea to build an online yoga practice community.
17:29 | 18/01/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Shutterbug Turns Hokkaido Snowstorm into Wintry Photo Op
A Tokyo-based Vietnamese national spent the first days of 2022 with a film camera among piles of mounting snow.
08:02 | 18/01/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Community in Italy Bridge to Promote Vietnam-Italy Trade Relation
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy hosted an online gathering on January 15 to celebrate Vietnam’s 2022 lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
17:15 | 17/01/2022
Overseas Vietnamese
Greater Efforts on the Way to Foster Connections with Vietnamese Community Abroad
“Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) Programme 2022, the biggest annual event held for overseas Vietnamese (OV) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year Festival, will be held on January 22, or the 20th day of the last lunar month of the Year of the Buffalo.
16:40 | 17/01/2022
World
Indonesian President Chooses Nusantara as New Name of Capital
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has picked the name Nusantara for Indonesia’s planned new capital city, an official announced on January 17, which literally translates to “archipelago.”
08:49 | 18/01/2022
World
Top 8 Most Impressive Ancient Tombs In The World
Many ancient tombs were built many centuries ago with such impressive architecture and high aesthetics that some of them are considered the best tourist destinations for history lovers.
08:28 | 18/01/2022
World
Discover The Magnificent And Mysterious Koguryo Tombs Complex In North Korea
The Koguryo Tomb Complex has over 10,000 tombs of kings, queens, and other royalty members, and was the first UNESCO World Heritage site in China confirmed in 2004.
08:24 | 18/01/2022
World
The Weirdest Dishes That You Try In India
India, the land of culture and delicious food, has some of the most bizarre and weirdest dishes in the world that might not look appealing on the outside, but bring you a very different experience in flavor.
08:11 | 18/01/2022
Travel
Overseas Vietnamese Student Experiences Winter Festival In South Korea
Winter festivals where visitors can play with ice and snow are paradoxically becoming the hottest tourists destinations in South Korea. An overseas Vietnamese student in South Korea has come to enjoy a winter festival and shared her beautiful memories.
15:16 | 18/01/2022
Travel
Wild Beauty of Vietnam's Chu Bluk - Longest Volcanic Cave in Southeast Asia
Due to its wild terrian, Chu Bluk is not often chosen by tourists who come to Dak Nong for the first time. However, it is the cave's wildness that attracts adventurers.
08:29 | 18/01/2022
Travel
Vietnam Increases Frequency of International Flights for Lunar New Year
As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the frequency of regular flights between Vietnam and a number of destinations will be boosted beginning Sunday to meet increased demand.
14:32 | 17/01/2022
Travel
Visit The Unique And Attractive Pink Lake In Australia
One of the most famous and unusual places in Australia is Hutt Lagoon, a blazing and beautiful pink lake whose charms are irresistible to new tourists coming here.
00:01 | 17/01/2022
Top Vietnamese Breakfast You Must Try
Here is our list of top Vietnamese breakfasts you must try. They are surprisingly cheap but full of flavors.
Top 7 Cheap Eats of Da Lat
The chilly air makes the taste of hot food in Da Lat more enjoyable and memorable, leaving you full at stomach and at heart.
Foods You Should Eat Every Day to Unclog Your Arteries
Foods that you should eat daily for clean arteries
The Best Chinese Restaurants To Celebrate Lunar New Year In U.S
From the best Dumpling restaurants to Mexican-style dining spaces, these restaurants will bring the most amazing experiences to your Lunar New Year holiday.
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Shutterbug Turns Hokkaido Snowstorm into Wintry Photo Op
Overseas Vietnamese
A Tokyo-based Vietnamese national spent the first days of 2022 with a film camera among piles of mounting snow.
08:02 | 18/01/2022
Viet's Home
Vietnamese Don Ancient Costumes to Welcome Lunar New Year
Viet's Home
Vietnamese girls and women always put on ao dai to enjoy the festive Lunar New Year and take the most vibrant and memorable photos.
08:56 | 17/01/2022
Travel
Brown Rock Sugar Craft Village in Northeast Vietnam
Travel
Bo To sugar, handmade from sugarcane, contains no preservatives and is often chosen as a gift in Tet for its strong sweet taste.
09:45 | 16/01/2022
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