Bangkok: While modern fishing boats have become increasingly common, the handcrafted thung chai (basket boat) continues to play a vital role in the daily life of Vietnam’s coastal fishermen. In Phu My Village, Tuy Hoa Bac commune, Dak Lak province, skilled artisans use their hands and traditional techniques to turn strips of bamboo and a … Read more
Hanoi: As of July 27, 19 out of 34 provinces and cities, or 55.9%, have completed the replacement of temporary and dilapidated houses, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. In the past week, Ca Mau announced completion of its programme, while six other provinces Cao Bang, Phu Tho, Dien Bien, Quang Nam, … Read more
Quang tri: Forest rangers in central Quang Tri province have received a Javan pangolin, also known as Sunda pangolin, a critically endangered species, from a local resident. The animal appeared healthy, weighed 1.3 kg, and measured about 50 cm in length. Its gender has yet to be determined. The Javan pangolin is listed in Vietnam’s … Read more
Bangkok: State President Luong Cuong on July 29 attended a thematic meeting of the Party cell of Quang Chinh 6 hamlet and inspected the operation of the new political system in Quang Ha commune in the northern province of Quang Ninh. On the same day morning, the State President visited and inspected operations at the … Read more
Geneva: Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man met with President of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker in Geneva on the morning of July 29 (local time). The meeting is part of the Vietnamese top legislator’s trip to attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and engage in bilateral activities … Read more
Geneva: Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man met with Cambodian counterpart Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary in Geneva on July 29 morning (local time). The meeting is part of the Vietnamese top legislator’s trip to attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and engage in bilateral activities in the Central … Read more