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THE HANOI TIMES — In a significant move to bolster conservation efforts, the Green Vietnam Biodiversity Conservation Center (GreenViet) has forged a partnership with Radisson RED Danang through a sponsorship and cooperation agreement. This collaboration aims to enhance biodiversity protection and foster environmental awareness in Danang, a vibrant coastal city in central Vietnam. The conservation of wildlife is a collective responsibility, and Vietnam’s red-shanked douc langur, a critically endangered primate endemic to the Son Tra Peninsula in Danang, remains a central focus of these efforts. The Red-shanked Douc Langur, native to the Indochina region, including Laos, Vietnam, and possibly Cambodia. Photo: GreenViet Dubbed the “Queen of Primates,” the red-shanked douc langur is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book of Endangered Species, underscoring its vulnerable status. As per the agreement, Radisson RED Danang will offer venues and resources to GreenViet, enabling them to conduct ...

Vietnam’s government bond auctions in March 2025 witnessed remarkable success, raising 65.3 trillion VND (over 2.5 billion USD), reflecting a significant 124% surge compared to February. This impressive achievement is a strong testament to investors’ unwavering confidence in the country’s financial stability and prospects. Demonstrating the effectiveness of the State Treasury’s strategies, the first quarter of 2025 saw a mobilization of 110.4 trillion VND, inching closer to the Q1 issuance target with 99.5% achievement and marking a solid start towards the full-year plan, with 22.1% already accomplished. The bond issuance in March covered a diverse range of maturities, including 5, 10, 15, and 30 years, with the 10-year bonds taking center stage. These bonds accounted for a substantial 92.6% of the total issuance, translating to 60.523 trillion VND and showcasing their dominance in the market. An illustrative image depicting stacks of coins and a bar graph, symbolizing financ...

THE HANOI TIMES — A sixth-grade student, Nguyen Hoang Thinh, from Hanoi Victoria School, has been awarded the special prize in the “Denmark in Your Eyes 2025” art competition, organized by the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam . His impressive artwork, “Green World – Green Future,” crafted from fabric scraps, conveyed a powerful message of sustainability that captivated the judges. The “Denmark in Your Eye” painting competition award ceremony, held on April 2 in Hanoi. Photo: Hong Van This competition, a collaborative effort between the Danish Embassy, the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association (VIDAFA), the Ministry of Education and Training, Kim Dong Publishing House, and Thieu Nien Tien Phong & Nhi Dong Newspaper, serves as a dynamic platform to engage Vietnamese youth in environmental advocacy. It aligns with the Vietnam-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, encouraging young minds to embrace sustainability and innovation. With the theme “Green Ideas,” the competition attrac...

On Sunday morning, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a ceremony to mark the resumption of direct commercial flights between Russia and Khanh Hoa Province. The event welcomed Flight SU294, operated by Russian airline Aeroflot, which carried 292 passengers from Moscow, signaling a positive step forward for tourism and economic ties between Russia and Vietnam. This inaugural flight after a three-year hiatus was greeted with a water salute upon landing, and the first passengers were presented with gifts. With improved connectivity, the direct Moscow-Khanh Hoa route is anticipated to reduce travel times and airfare costs, making it a more accessible destination for Russian travelers. Khanh Hoa Province has long been a favored destination for Russians, but flights were suspended in March 2022 due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. During this break in service, Russian tourists faced a more complex and time-consuming journey, having to transit through countries like...

Of the total foreign direct investment, 407 million USD was allocated to 29 new projects, while existing ventures attracted more than 520 million USD in additional funding. This was reported by the department at a recent conference, highlighting significant investments in the province. Notable mentions include the Mapletree Logistics Park Tam An 1 in Long Thanh district, with a substantial investment of over 100 million USD, and the SMC Manufacturing Vietnam Ltd. project in the Long Duc Industrial Park. The latter witnessed a remarkable capital increase of 330 million USD, bringing their total investment to nearly 1 billion USD—a testament to the region’s appeal. An insight into the production process at an FDI company in Dong Nai province (Photo: VNA) The new investments in Dong Nai were strategically directed toward industries with high growth potential, including semiconductor manufacturing, electrical and electronic components, mechanical engineering, textiles, and cas...

THE HANOI CHRONICLE — Art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike are invited to embark on a captivating journey through Hanoi’s vibrant tapestry, as depicted by renowned artist Tran Thanh Thuc in her latest exhibition, “Fabric Tells Its Stories.” Currently adorning the walls of the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, this collection showcases the artist’s unique perspective on the city’s rich heritage and charm. Tran Thanh Thuc’s artistic depiction of Quan Chuong Gate, a beloved Hanoi landmark. Marking Thuc’s third solo exhibition, this event is a testament to her nearly four-decade-long artistic career. Unconventional in her approach, Thuc forgoes the traditional paintbrush, opting instead for pre-printed pieces of fabric that she meticulously composes into vivid, textured masterpieces. The exhibition boasts 75 fabric-cut creations, each a unique exploration of landscapes, human figures, and the emotions they evoke. Among these are large-scale landscape paintings, measuring 200cm x 90...

THE HANOI TIMES — Hundreds of disadvantaged Vietnamese youth have been equipped with visual arts training thanks to a year-long project funded by international firms and organizations. The initiative aims to empower young people to secure careers in the digital economy. Truong Minh Phuc, a student at the REACH Institute, excels in 2D Graphic Design. Photo: Linh Pham/The Hanoi Times Truong Minh Phuc, a student at the 2D Graphic Design Class K58 at REACH Institute , is one of over 200 learners who have benefited from the “Transformational Skilling for a Smarter Future in Vietnam” project. Funded by Lenovo and implemented by Plan International in partnership with the Hanoi-based REACH Institute, the project offers a transformative education. With a US$1 million TransforME Grant Round sponsorship from the Lenovo Group, the project, which ran from April 2024 to March 2025, focused on providing training in 2D and 3D Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, and soft skills development. It ai...

On April 1, 2025, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien chaired a pivotal meeting shortly after his US trip as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy. The agenda focused on drafting a decree on strategic trade control, and the minister’s leadership accelerated its publication on the ministry’s website and the government’s e-portal for public feedback. This swift action showcases the trade policy enforcement agency’s efficiency and underscores Vietnam’s strategic vision, proactive spirit, and international responsibility amidst a shifting global trade order. Minister Nguyen Hong Dien chairs the meeting on the draft decree – Photo: PV Urgent and Necessary Action Minister Dien emphasized the urgency of this decree, stating, “As Vietnam forges ahead with building a modern, sustainable, and highly competitive economy, this decree is of paramount importance.” With global supply chains in flux and high-tech investments surging in Vietnam across sectors, a legal framework ...

In today’s digital era, Vietnam recognizes the pivotal role of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as key drivers of its economic growth and national advancement. The Politburo’s Resolution No.57-NQ/TW, issued on December 22, 2024, underscores this by emphasizing these areas as “top priority breakthroughs” for the nation’s new growth model. At a recent workshop on the capital market’s role in fostering Vietnamese tech firms, Minh highlighted the importance of a robust capital market in nurturing innovation among technology businesses. Leading economies such as the US, China, and Singapore have successfully developed their capital markets to enable startups to secure funding through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), thus creating “unicorns” – startups valued at over 1 billion USD. Despite Vietnam’s vibrant startup ecosystem, the emergence of “unicorns” has been relatively scarce. As of 2021, Vietnam was home to four tech unicorns: VNG, MoMo, VNLife (VNPay), and...

Dr. Simon Best, Senior Lecturer in Management and Innovation, Middlesex University, (Photo: VNA) London – As a developing nation, Vietnam holds an advantage over countries shackled by longstanding traditions that are challenging to alter. This perspective was offered by Dr. Simon Best, a senior lecturer in Management and Innovation at Middlesex University, during a recent interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in the UK. Dr. Best asserts that the world has already delved deeply into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, considering the current technological advancements. In this context, Vietnam’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, which emphasizes breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, signifies the country’s proactive embrace of change. According to Dr. Best, Vietnam possesses a substantial number of enterprising and entrepreneurial individuals, reducing its reliance on other nations for innovation. He suggests that the countr...