An east ring road in Ho Chi Minh City has been named Vo Chi Cong after a former President of the State Council, former Chairman of the National Defence Council and former Deputy Prime Minister.

Revellers in Hanoi are to be treated to Lunar New Year’s Eve fireworks displays at 30 venues in the city’s centre and rural neighbourhoods, the municipal government has announced.

The year 2016 has seen significant achievements and efforts from the entire education sector, helping boost its growth.

Two Vietnamese towns, Da Lat in Lam Dong province and Sa Pa in Lao cai province, have entered the new list of the top 10 rising destinations in Asia in 2017 by popular travel booking site Trip Advisor.

Vietnam is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, so it is essential for the Vietnamese rice industry to help ensure sustainable national food security.

A songwriting contest has been opened to all Vietnamese citizens to look for songs praising the time-honoured friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

The Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam (KCC) hosted a cooking class on December 13 to introduce Korean cuisine and culinary culture.

Vietnam’s rubber exports this year are expected to reach a total value of US$4.36 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Hai Duong province has long been famous for Thanh Ha lichi, Ke Sat gac (baby jackfruit) dried pancake, and Thanh Mien Gai (black leaf cake). But Hai Duong green bean cake is its most famous specialty.

A Vietnamese 'Ao dai' space will open on December 11 in Hanoi in order to provide visitors with a venue to promote the traditional Vietnamese long dress.