State education scheme benefits minority groups

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The 2010-2015 education development scheme designed for ethnic regions, known as Project 2123, has proven effective since it was kick-started in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau three

FDI flow into Vietnam surges

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The total newly-registered and additional FDI capital poured into Vietnam in the first 10 months of this year hit 19.2 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 65.5 percent, outdistancing this year’

More provinces get free internet access sites

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Up to 665 free public internet access points became operational in 16 provinces on November 23 under phase two of a project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

First private Vietnamese investment project in US

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The Vinh Long Import-Export Manufacturing Joint Stock Company (JSC) has launched its investment project in Arkansas ’ Morriltion City , becoming the first Vietnamese private company to do so in the

Vietnam praises NGOs contributions

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Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with their increasing financial assistance have significantly contributed to Vietnam’s poverty reduction and socio-economic development.

Lam Dong protects riverhead forests

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The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has put forth a number of measures on forest planning and development, and support for people’s economic development in an effort to protect forests in th

Runners raise money for cancer research

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As many as 15,000 residents in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding localities participated in the 17th Terry Fox Run on November 24 to raise fund for cancer research in the city.

Nam Dinh festival, singing - intangible heritage

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The northern province of Nam Dinh has held a ceremony to receive certificates officially recognising its Phu Day festival and Chau Van (spiritual singing) ritual as pieces of National Intangible Cu

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