Mekong Delta woman saves lives for decades with free swimming lessons

For Tran Thi Kim Thia (also known as Sau Thia), who was honoured in 2017 by the BBC for coaching over 2,000 kids in swimming for 15 years, teaching the...

Ambassador highlights Vietnam’s efforts for SDGs at regional forum

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung laid stress on Vietnam's notable achievements in implementing several SDGs that have earned international...

Vietnam commits to promoting, protecting human rights

In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties, including the...

Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate

The Ministry of Health has proposed allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, as well as addressing regional disparities in birth...

Vietnam prioritises women shaping the future of science, technology, and innovation: Official

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh reaffirmed that Vietnam remains firmly committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women at...
  • Foreign Students Show up in Green Summer Campaign

    The Green Summer Campaign receives the attendance of not only Vietnamese students but also foreign learners from many international schools.

  • Viet kieu youth attend camp

    Twenty-seven young Viet kieu (overseas Vietnamese) from six countries and territories laid flowers at President Ho Chi Minh’s Statue in downtown HCM City yesterday, at the opening ceremony for a Viet kieu youth camp.

  • Vietnam: no problem with birth gender inequality

    Provincial reports of higher numbers of boys being born than girls, 150 to every 100 in some places, has led Vice Dean of the Institute for Population Sciences, Family & Children Doan Linh Moc to claim that the “real ratio” is much lower and...
  • Hanoian volunteers lend a hand to needy kids

    Students from Hanoi-based universities are known for their dedication to organizations helping underprivileged children, generating immense respect for the activities of the young volunteers.

  • Promoting Female Officials - a High Priority

    Promoting female officials to lead and hold key positions is a part of the “Action Plan for the Advancement of Women in Judiciary sector” over the period of 2006-2010.

  • The valley of old people

    The number of people in the world who are one hundred years of age and older is small. But in Muong Lum valley in Yen Chau district, the northern mountainous province of Son La, there are at least six people who are still healthy at an age of over...
  • Joy My Lien and her 14-year journey of tracing roots

    The Vietnamese-born American hopes one day she will gather successful Vietnamese businesspeople in the US who were adopted by American couples to participate in humanitarian activities in the homeland.
  • Mobilising people’s strengths to serve national development

    “At the time under the French colonialists’ rule, Vietnam was small. However, the Vietnamese were successful in changing their lives following the August Revolution and the two wars of resistance.
  • Homestay tours

    You will eat, sleep and learn about living activities at residents’ homes where you come during your homestay tours. This kind of tour is for those who like discovering, experiencing and learn about customs and practice of various cultures.
  • Cycling Tours in Ha Noi

    Only with VND30,000 a day, you can take a sightseeing tour of Ha Noi to enjoy the specific features of the city by bicyle. And Ha Noi's Department of Tourism will work out the plan of ecological cycling tour, which has recently attracted many...