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Zero net emissions is within Vietnam’s reach

By enhancing capability, reforming institutions, continuing to exploit opportunities, and ensuring inter-sectoral cooperation, Vietnam can reach its zero net emission target and support energy transition goals.

Hanoi dishes named in food rankings at World Culinary Awards

Hanoi ranked higher than Kuala Lumpur, Taipei and Kyoto to obtain Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination 2023 at the World Culinary Awards.

VN filmmakers say increase in pirated films hinders motion picture industry

Filmmakers, lawyers and distribution companies have said that copyright infringement is getting diverse and more serious. As soon as new movies hit the screen, hundreds of pirated films and videos appear on illegal websites.

Rooftop solar-power proposal by MOIT faces opposition

Households install rooftop solar power systems for their own use, but cannot sell electricity to other institutions and individuals. They can potentially provide electricity to the national grid, but they do not get paid for doing so.

Vietnam projects high proportion of digital economy in GDP

The digital economy is expected to make up 25 percent of Vietnam’s GDP by 2025 and 30 percent by 2030, the Politburo Resolution 52-HQ/TW states.

Carbon tax poses new challenge for VN to boost exports to EU

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is an agreement inclined towards sustainable development. The EU’s CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) has posed a new challenge for Vietnam’s exports to enter the EU market.

Veteran sculptor still working at 80

The exhibition Tu Cam (Self Feeling) by celebrated artist Pham Van Hang features 60 sculptures and paintings.

Prime Minister’s visit to Middle East expected to attract new resources

The strengthening of relations with countries in the Middle East is expected to open up new markets and attract new resources for Vietnam’s development.

Ngu Xa bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy

Over the past 500 years, Ngũ Xã bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only one remaining family-run bronze-casting workshop.

University graduate couple succeeds raising cà cuống and making fish sauce

A couple in the central province of Hà Tĩnh is getting rich from raising waterbug, or cà cuống, and making special fish sauce.

Traditional market revives Dong Ho folk paintings

The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Bắc Ninh has restored the folk painting market at Song Hồ Ward’s Centre for the Preservation of Folk Paintings.

VietNamNet Inspiring Characters 2023: Part 2

With the motto "spreading kindness throughout the community", VietNamNet Inspiring Characters honors individuals and groups who made their mark in 2023 with humanitarian actions, thus having a positive impact on the community.

Designs from the heart

She has combined Western creativity with the traditional fabrics of ethnic minority groups in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam to make unique clothes that have conquered even the most demanding customers.

Woman pursues her dream successfully despite brittle bone disease

Nguyen Thuy Trang believes people with disabilities in general often have the strength and always want to get ahead in life and encourages them to be brave enough to step out of their comfort zone and try new things.

Female Associate Professor turns down offer in Japan to return to work in VN

Associate Professor Nguyen Phi Le is working on highly applicable research, directly solving problems that have great impacts on society such as the environment and health.

Journalist sets up wild bird preservation association, exposes traffickers

“After we fought to protect rhinos, fewer people used rhino horn, but now they eat wild birds," Do Doan Hoang, a journalist who specializes in writing about environmental issues, said.

Does Vietnam have a film industry?

A number of films hitting the screen in recent days have broken records in number of tickets sold and revenue. However, the film industry's growth remains a issue that needs discussion.

Four Vietnamese-language virtual assistants developed by tech firms

Office virtual assistants are being developed using a large, "clean" language model specifically designed for Vietnamese.

Safety key to enjoying adventure travel in Vietnam

Experts say safety issues should be prioritised so that adventurous tours are sustainable and can develop as a key tourism product in the country.

Chuong Village conical hats: symbol of Vietnamese heritage

The conical hats of Chuong Village are not only practical items but also works of art, meticulously painted and adorned with intricate patterns.