Three members of a family in Tram Tau District, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, were killed by lightning on Sunday, according to local authorities.

A Vietnamese man has appeared in court in the United Kingdom accused of abducting a Vietnamese schoolgirl.

In recent years, e-sports has emerged as a new and exciting concept in Vietnam after a period of strong development worldwide. 

Social engagement is one of the best ways to help retirees have a fulfilling life. In groups specialising in music, arts or dance activities, older people who are no longer working can share their life experiences and interests. 

Businesses seek ways to boost food export

The Vietnamese tank crew topped Group 2 of the Tank Biathlon competition at the International Army Games 2019 in Russia.

Hanoi Creative City is the largest creative complex in Hanoi. Launched in September 2015, it brings together organisations, businesses, individuals, products and services as well as creative activities.

Shares are forecast to suffer this week after negative developments in US-China trade relations.

Instead of the modest contribution made previously, the insurance business segment, or bancassurance (banks co-operate with insurers to sell insurance products), has now become the main source of income from service activities for many banks.

After food and beverage and other sectors, it is the turn of convenience stores franchisers to eye the huge Vietnamese market.

Green credit is a trend in the global banking and finance industry and more Vietnamese banks are following suit.

Various shows will be held this month to mark the 31st anniversary of death of playwright Luu Quang Vu (1948-1988).

Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for international enterprises in the food, beverages and packaging industry thanks to its rapid economic growth and rising consumer demand.

Many farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh have escaped poverty by adapting to climate change and shifting from rice to corn or peanut cultivation as well as the breeding of goats and aquatic species.

Japanese club NEC Red Rockets triumphed in the 16th VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup, which closed in Quang Nam Province on Saturday.

Violinists Ruslan Turuntayev from Kazakhstan and Park Gang-hyeon from South Korea won the Grand Prix at the First Viet Nam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music in Hanoi yesterday.

Thai Son Nam advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Club Championship, completing their perfect record of three group stage wins yesterday in Thailand.

Soon after the US announced a 0.25 % cut in the benchmark interest rate on July 31 seven Vietnamese banks, including State-owned lenders, announced a cut in interest rates on dong loans of at least 0.5 % to firms in the Government’s priority sectors.

A young, talented dancer-choreographer who has worked at Konzert Theater Bern in Switzerland and won many honours, Vu Ngoc Khai, has decided to return to Vietnam after 13 years in Europe. 

For Kamila Harasimowicz, fashion is a form of applied art, and the best art is designed to make a powerful statement.