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

Region-based minimum wage to increase from 2014

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Monthly region-based minimum wage levels for employees will increase to between 1.9 million VND (89.3 USD ) to 2.7 million VND (128 USD ) per month as from January 1 next year.

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