Mangrove forests are a unique and rare ecosystem that form in coastal areas and river estuaries that are influenced by tidal effects. Occupying just over 1% of Vietnam’s total forest area (14.4 million ha), yet they play a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of climate change.
Vietnam is entering a period where major trends such as international integration, the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution, population aging and new social issues are affecting women and girls. These new sociocultural concerns risk exacerbating Vietnam's existing gender issues.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recently recognised 'Pho' Nam Dinh (Nam Dinh-style noodle soup) and my Quang (Quang Nam-style noodle soup) as national intangible cultural heritage for their historical, cultural and communal significance.
Vietnam exported over 7 million tonnes of rice worth 4.37 billion USD in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year rise of 9.2% in volume and 23.5% in value
The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has issued a directive aimed at strengthening the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of local ethnic minorities, particularly the space of gong culture, traditional festivals, and folk songs, dances, and music.
Investors are bullish on Vietnam's industrial property market growth on the back of the nation's strategic location, sound infrastructure, and increasing demand for industrial space, particularly industrial parks that meet green standards, according to market research.
Vietnamese travel firms are attending the Asia International Trade Fair (ITB Asia 2024) in Singapore.
The Vietnam-Belgian business forum took place in Brussels on October 23, offering a chance for enterprises of the two countries to introduce their products and explore new cooperation opportunities.
In the light of history and national pride, October 10, 1954 became an indelible mark in the minds of the Vietnamese people. It was the day when Hanoi was liberated after being colonised for nearly a century.
Since King Ly Thai To (974 - 1028) delivered the “Edict on the Transfer of the Capital” in 1010, Hanoi, called "Thang Long" at that time, has witnessed countless ups and downs.
The recent recognition of the Lang Son as a UNESCO Global Geopark is expected to help the northern province gain momentum and mobilise resources for enhancing the management, preservation, and promotion of the geopark, along with its biodiversity, historical and cultural values, and scenic landscapes.
Population aging is an irreversible global trend and has a strong impact on all areas of society. The challenges that population aging brings to economic growth, politics, and social security issues are directly affecting the elderly.
Major tourist destinations across the country experienced a successful summer tourism season with impressive numbers of holidaymakers to Vietnam.
The southeast region is held in high regard by foreign investors thanks to its geographic location, natural conditions, and abundant human resources. In recent years, localities in the region have made significant efforts to enhance administrative reform, improve the business and investment environment, and focus on developing a skilled workforce to meet the needs of businesses, so as to attract a new wave of investment.
Cooperation between Vietnam and the United Nations (UN) over the last 47 years (September 20, 1977 – 2024) has contributed to protecting national interests, particularly in strengthening a peaceful and secure environment conducive to development, fostering deeper international integration, thus increasing Vietnam's position on the global stage.
Despite covering just about 200,000 hectares or 1.5% of the national forest area, mangrove forests are highly valued for their socio-economic and biodiversity conservation benefits. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has recognised them as a significant carbon sink, contributing substantially to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam enjoys a strategic position in the global supply chain and is an ideal location for manufacturers looking to enter the region's fast-growing semiconductor market.
As artificial intelligence (AI), along with machine learning (ML), big data and cloud computing make more in-roads among all sectors, it requires labourers to equip themselves with necessary technology knowledge and skills.
Practicing responsible business in accordance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is considered a key that contributes to realising Vietnam’s commitment to bring net emissions to zero by 2050.
Along with economic development and improved living conditions in Vietnam, attitudes toward nursing homes have gradually changed to a more plausible possibility. As a result, the demand for nursing homes is increasing in both quantity and quality.
The Vietnamese agricultural sector has taken great strides toward sustainability, contributing to the nation’s green growth and its commitment to climate change response.
As a land rich in history and cultural heritage, the central province of Thua Thien–Hue is home to the country's richest Han (Chinese script) and Nom (Vietnamese ideographic script) heritage system in the country. The province has made significant efforts to preserve and promote this valuable heritage, thus contributing to its goal of becoming a distinctive cultural centre and a unique heritage city in Vietnam.
As one of the countries most severely affected by climate change, Vietnam has been making great efforts to cope with climate change and pursue sustainable green development.
Identifying the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a priority, to remove the European Commission's (EC) ‘yellow card’ warning against Vietnamese seafood, the coastal provinces in the southern part of the Red River Delta, namely Thai Binh, Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh, are working hard to prevent illegal fishing.
Leveraging its unique advantages and competitive capacity, Ho Chi Minh City has chosen eight key cultural industries for development between now and 2030 to become a cultural industry centre in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam's seas and islands are facing a series of problems relating to degradation in landscape, marine and coastal ecosystems; coastal environmental pollution; and increasing negative impacts from natural disasters, climate change, and sea level rise. Therefore, a national marine spatial planning is needed to create orientations for sustainable exploitation and use of marine and island resources, and harmonise socio-economic development with national defence and security.
With a millennium-old history, the art of “Cheo” – a traditional theatrical art genre – has long been part of Vietnamese people’s culture and society and also a popular practice in their spiritual life.
Vietnam is experiencing a surge in cultural tourism, driven by a growing international appetite for heritage and culinary experiences. The trend is particularly embraced by the country's young generation.
