Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has signed a decision announcing the Government’s plan for conducting a nationwide opinion poll on the draft of the revised Civil Code.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on January 4 that it has granted certificates recognising epic poems as a national intangible cultural heritage to the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai and Kon Tum.

There remains untapped potential for Vietnamese plastic exporters in Turkey due to the high demand for plastic materials needed by a wide range of sectors.

A new exhibition in Hanoi offers a glimpse into the world of contemporary art in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

The number of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) set to be equitised during the 2014-15 period will increase from 432 to 532 companies.

Although the national women's volleyball team have not played any matches during the last three months, they have risen nine steps to the 35th place in the world rankings.

The restructuring of the banking system is expected to experience a new turning point next year as a number of large banks consider plans to merge with other institutions.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on January 4 cut the ribbon to inaugurate the second terminal (Terminal T2) of the Noi Bai International Airport, Nhat Tan Bridge and the road connecting the bridge and the airport.

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam will take part in the Australian Open's junior circus year in January, the first Grand Slam of the year.

Authorities of northern Phu Tho province are exerting additional efforts to protect hat xoan (spring singing), which has been designated part of UNESCO's intangible heritage sites.