Warm tones and distinctive techniques mark the abstract oil paintings by French-Vietnamese artist Robert Mihagui that was on display at an exhibition that opened on January 31 in Ho Chi Minh City. 

The retail market in Hanoi is still attractive for investors, even though it has experienced business impediments during the past, a Hanoi Industry and Trade Department official said.

The 2015 Olympic Run Day will take place in public areas nationwide on March 22 to promote an active lifestyle, according to the General Department for Sports and Physical Training. 

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is working towards overcoming the challenges left behind from 2014, which was one of the most difficult years for the aviation and tourism industry operating in Russia.

A workshop was held in central Danang city on January 31 to launch the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) 2015. 

A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Inspection is on a working visit to Laos from January 30-February 2 with the hope of enhancing bilateral cooperation in inspection work.

More than 4,000 people joined a walk in support of traffic safety in Ho Chi Minh City on January 31.

The 7th Danang International Fireworks Competition (DIFC) 2015 will take place in the central city on April 28-29, the municipal People’s Committee announced on January 30.

A project aiming to develop small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was launched in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on January 30. 

The Vietnam Television (VTV) presented professional equipment to the Lao National Television (LNTV) in Vientiane on January 30 with an aim to help the latter improve its capacity.