Legendary Route of Cannon Hauling in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign

The movement of cannons into the Dien Bien Phu battlefield was a miracle that surpassed the enemy's imagination.

Aviation authority explains increase in air fares

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has sent a report to the Ministry of Transport, explaining the sharp increase in domestic air ticket prices and putting forward solutions aimed at regulating the price of flight tickets.

European Literature Days 2024 in Vietnam focuses on gender diversity

Gender diversity is the main theme of European Literature Days 2024 which is getting underway in Hanoi and HCM City throughout May.

Meeting only French nurse in Dien Bien Phu campaign

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, reporters of the Vietnam News Agency in Paris have visited 99-year-old Geneviève de Galard, the only female flight nurse of the French force in the historic 56-day campaign.

International financiers upbeat about Vietnam’s economic outlook for 2024

A number of international financiers have expressed their optimism about Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 which is likely to be higher than last year’s figure.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik signs contract, introduces winning philosophy

Head coach Kim Sang-sik penned a two-year contract with the Vietnam Football Federation and made his debut appearance at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 6 during which the Korean expert vowed to embark on the winning philosophy during his term in VN.

Petrovietnam announces two new oil and gas fields

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) on May 6 announced the discovery of two new oil and gas fields, Rong and Bunga Aster, which coincided with the 70th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7).

Call to arms for semiconductor roles

Chip design is set to boom in Vietnam in the coming years, with many investors entering the market. However, human resource training needs more backing for the industry to achieve high quality and capture opportunities.

Savoring Duc Linh’s braised pork with ginger

Braised pork with ginger, renowned for its sumptuous blend of tender pork and zesty ginger, originated in Duc Linh District, Binh Thuan Province.

Hanoi's pho restaurants praised by foreign media

In recent years, Vietnamese pho (noodle soup) - the "national dish" of Vietnam – has been praised by many media sites and television channels around the world.

VN semiconductor industry awaits groundbreaking policy

The implementation of a project on developing human resources for the semiconductor industry requires a strategic vision and thorough understanding about the relationship between the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Dien Bien streets decorated to welcome the grand ceremony

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, Dien Bien Phu city is brightly decorated with flags and flowers.

AI is an innovative tool, but company leaders' mindset is just as important

Generative AI can support businesses’ digital transformation, but the decisive factor is people’s and leaders' thinking, experts said at Surfing the Generative AI Wave held recently by CIO Vietnam in HCM City.

Should floating markets be restored or be allowed to die peacefully?

Many scholars and experts, concerned about the poor condition of floating markets in the Mekong Delta, have called for the restoration of their special cultural value.

"Heatwave getaways" are getting hotter

Famous for its cool climate, Da Lat is the choice of many for vacations, especially during hot seasons. However, this year, tourists were disappointed to find that the "city of thousands of flowers" was warmer.

Heat of price war shows no sign of cooling down

Reducing prices to attract customers has been seen as a key to success for many enterprises, but it also contains hidden risks causing damage to their businesses.

Drone show lights up Dien Bien Phu skies ahead of Victory Day ceremony

On May 5 evening, Dien Bien Phu city in the northern province of Dien Bien teemed with spectators who were eager to witness a drone performance put on in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.

Vietnam News Headlines May 6/2024

PM approves Southeast region master plan with vision to 2050

Online shopping on the rise, many offline shops close doors

In an era of e-commerce and online shopping, traditional fashion shops are in danger of closing as rent is rising while the number of clients is decreasing.

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

A delegation of the Party and State leaders laid a wreath at President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum this morning in commemoration of the late president on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

Vietnam Business News May 6/2024

Vietnamese products displayed at African investment, commerce forum

Vietnamese runner wins and sets record at Amazean Jungle Thailand

Vietnamese runner Ha Thi Hau won and set a new record at the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB, an ultra-trail running tournament in Yala, Thailand, late on May 4 while her teammate Le Thi Hang came second.

PM welcomes French Defense Minister’s visit for Dien Bien Phu victory ceremony

PM Pham Minh Chinh on May 6 welcomed French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu’s ongoing visit to Vietnam where he is scheduled to attend a grand ceremony marking 70 years of the Dien Bien Phu victory over French colonialism on May 7.

SJC gold price hits all-time high

SJC-branded gold prices set a new record high on Monday, reaching VNĐ86 million per tael.

Vietnamese mathematician wins Dénes König Prize 2024

Vietnamese mathematician Dr Pham Tuan Huy, a visiting clay scholar and Stanford Science fellow, has been awarded the Dénes König Prize for 2024 by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).