Vietnam news today (January 2): New Year flag-salute ceremony held on country’s easternmost point
Vietnam news today (January 2) features several headlines including the flag-salute ceremony in easternmost point, updates on the establishment of Thu Duc city, Vietnamese import-export activities record impressive growth in 2020, high number of cyber-attack in 2020.
Vietnam External Relations 2020: Mettle and New Stature
Hanoitimes would like to introduce the article "Vietnam External Relations 2020: Mettle and New Stature” written by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh on the occasion of the new year 2021.
Vietnam to plant 1 billion new trees to cope with climate change, natural disasters
At least 1 billion new trees will be planted across Vietnam in the next 5 years as climate change and natural disasters continue to take a heavy toll on the country, according to a recent Directive signed by the Prime Minister.
Pope Francis to skip New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will skip the 2021 New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations hosted by the Vatican due to sciatic pain.
Photo taken in Vietnam shortlisted in international contest
The photo “Red Net Mending” by Vietnamese photographer Ly Hoang Long is selected for the final round in Earth Photo 2020.
Bus stations crowded as people head home on New Year’s Eve
Thousands of people have been flocking to bus stations throughout Hanoi on December 31 as they are about to return home in order to celebrate New Year’s Eve with their families.
Hanoi: masking up in public area is compulsory
Capital residents and tourists are required to wear masks in public areas on the occasion of year-end and New Year celebrations.
2020 - A year for Vietnam to assert mettle, stature
Foreign media view 2020 as a truly special year for Vietnam as the country has not only performed the dual role of ASEAN Chair and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) but also done a good job of concurrently containing COVID-19 and sustaining economic growth.
Regional experts praise Vietnam as ASEAN Chair 2020
Vietnam has actively introduce a number of important initiatives and led efforts that continue to enrich the ASEAN agenda and experience.
Further extending reduction period for 29 kinds of fees and charges until June 1, 2021, except car registration fee
On December 29, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 112/2020 / TT-BTC regulating the rates of a number of fees and charges to aid and remove difficulties for business and production, ensuring social security in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Singapore and Malaysia scrap high speed railway after delays
Singapore and neighbouring Malaysia have scrapped plans for a high-speed rail line after failing to agree on changes, officials said Friday, finally abandoning a costly and long-troubled project. The 350-kilometre (217-mile) rail network was expected to cut travel time between Singapore and the
