Hanoi is facing a pressing environmental challenge with the need to build nine waste water treatment plants to prevent the pollution of its inner city lakes. According to the municipal People’s Committee, the city needs up to VND18.7 trillion (US$896 million)...
Vietnam is a culturally rich country that offers a unique experience for international guests. The flowers for sale twice a month in Vietnam help track the lunar months, with special significance given to the first and fifteenth days. The fifteenth day,...
Ho Chi Minh, also known as Commander Hu Guang, played a vital role in China’s fight against Japanese occupation during World War II. Here are some key takeaways: Ho Chi Minh, aka Commander Hu Guang, helped China fight Japanese occupation. General...
President Jose Ramos-Horta of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste has arrived in Viet Nam for an official visit. The visit, which begins today, is at the invitation of President Nguyen Minh Triet and is expected to last for four days. Here...
The “UXO Rush” Attracts Diggers Despite the Risks In the southern province of Vinh Long, people are continuing to search for ordnance at the former military airport, disregarding warnings and bans from authorities. 14-year-old Nguyen Hoang Anh and his father are...
The fourth ASEAN Para Games began on 21-01-2008 in Nakhon Ratchisima, Thailand with nearly 1,000 athletes with disabilities from 11 countries participating. The Thai Prime Minister highlighted that the games provide a level playing field for disabled athletes in the region...
To commemorate the 120th birthday of the late founding father of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh, an exhibition and a seminar were held at the Pridi Phanomyong Institute in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 16. Here are some key takeaways: Exhibition and...
In 2000, the AIPF, in partnership with the Ministry of Training and Education, National Traffic Safety Committee, and other sponsors, launched “Helmets for Kids.” This program has already provided 150,000 helmets to children in Vietnam. Here are some key takeaways: Miss...
Vietnam and Singapore are set to hold a meeting to discuss the contaminated gasoline issue involving Glencore Singapore Ltd. The company executives are scheduled to arrive in Vietnam to address the situation after gasoline mixed with acetone was sold and caused...
The Southeast Asian Sports Federation has announced that the upcoming Regional Sports Tournament, Sea Games 23, will feature 53 new categories in 20 different sports events, bringing the total sets of medals to 441. This expansion is set to bring even...
