Over 10,000 people in parade rehearsal

Over 10,000 people in parade rehearsal

On April 16, at Regiment 935 under Division 370 of the Air Defence – Air Force Service, stationed in Dong Nai province, more than 10,000 participants joined the second full rehearsal for the military parade and procession in preparation for the 50th anniversary of national reunification.
Exhibition on sacred beasts in Vietnamese culture

Exhibition on sacred beasts in Vietnamese culture

A recent fine art exhibition at the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi highlighting sacred beasts in Vietnamese culture is one of efforts of the younger generation to make cultural heritage more accessible through creative works.
Vietnam regrets US decision not to recognise its market economy status

Vietnam regrets US decision not to recognise its market economy status

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has expressed its regret that the US Department of Commerce (DOC) on August 2 issued a determination according to which although many positive changes have been recorded in Vietnam's economy in recent years, Vietnam continues to be classified as a non-market economy.
Vietnam-Timor-Leste friendly relations

Vietnam-Timor-Leste friendly relations

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is paying a state visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 3 at the invitation of President To Lam. This is the second trip to Vietnam by President José Ramos-Horta following the first in 2010.
Vietnamese spend nearly 5.68 billion USD on online shopping

Vietnamese spend nearly 5.68 billion USD on online shopping

Vietnamese consumers spent 5.68 billion USD buying 1.53 million items on five e-commerce platforms in the first half of this year, representing a rise of 54.9% and 65.5% over the same period last year, respectively, according market analysis firm Metric.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's legacy of socialism model in Vietnam

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's legacy of socialism model in Vietnam

Throughout nearly 60 years of working, including more than 13 years in his capacity as the leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong always defined that the consistent goal of the Vietnamese revolutionary cause is national independence associated with socialism, thereby contributing to realising the aspiration of making Vietnam a powerful country.
Lai Da ancient village - Hometown of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

Lai Da ancient village - Hometown of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

Lai Da Village, located in Dong Hoi Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, lies beside the Duong River, about 8 km from Hanoi's city center. This village retains many ancient and familiar features of the traditional Northern Vietnamese countryside, including a banyan tree, a well, and a communal house.
IMF expert hails Vietnam’s rapid economic recovery

IMF expert hails Vietnam’s rapid economic recovery

Vietnam’s economy recovered rapidly in the first half of this year after a challenging period in late 2022 and early 2023, thanks to the government’s drastic actions. Paulo Medas, head of the International Monetary Fund’s 2024 Article IV Mission to Vietnam, has spoken to Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Washington D.C.
Discovering heritage through sketches

Discovering heritage through sketches

Stemming from a love for heritage and a passion for sketching historical landmarks and ancient relics, the Hanoi Urban Sketching Group has recently embarked on a journey called "Heritage Journey – Returning to Ninh Bình."
Circuit-3 500kv
transmission lines – continuation of miracle

Circuit-3 500kv transmission lines – continuation of miracle

Thirty years ago, at 7:07pm on May 27, 1994, the 500kV power transmission line system was officially put into operation. This was said to be a miracle of the 20th century since it set unprecedented records such as the length of nearly 1,500km, complex technology, and design and construction conducted concurrently in just two years.