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The Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant boasts 62 turbines, with an impressive total estimated capacity of 99MW. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam is committed to the development and utilization of green energy technologies, particularly in the realm of wind turbine blades and solar panel production. The country aims to capitalize on its favorable geographical and climatic advantages to foster the growth of renewable energy sources. In recent years, Vietnam has implemented a series of policies supporting the expansion of green and clean energy, as evidenced by the National Strategy for Green Growth (2021-2030), with a vision extended to 2050, the National Energy Development Strategy by 2030 and its outlook to 2045, and the eighth National Power Development Plan for the same period. While large-scale wind power projects have been attracting investments in plains, coastal regions, and areas with favorable wind speeds, the overall exploitation of wind energy remains untapped, especially in regions ...

Thai Nguyen Rolling Steel Plant in Steel Production On April 2, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on over 180 economies, with Vietnam facing a 46% rate. Notably, Vietnamese steel has been excluded and is already subject to a 25% tariff since 2018 under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act. The Trump administration aims to maintain stable tax policies on strategic metals, which are essential for key US industries. This decision avoids “double taxation” and keeps costs down for American consumers. However, it creates a complex scenario with both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam’s steel sector. In 2024, Vietnam exported nearly 13 million tonnes of steel, worth 9.08 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA). The US was the third-largest market, accounting for 14% of total exports, after ASEAN and the EU. This highlights the significance of the US market for Vietnam’s steel industry. While the US re...

Citizens of Thai Binh province carrying out administrative procedures at the Public Administration Service Center. (Source: VNA) According to a draft amendment to the Law on Organization of Local Governments, district-level administrative units and local governments will be dissolved as of July 1, 2025. This move streamlines the local government model from a three-tier system to a more efficient two-tier structure, removing the district level entirely. The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the draft law will be presented to the Government for review and subsequent submission to the National Assembly during its 9th session, anticipated to commence in early May. In comparison to the current law, which consists of 50 articles, the proposed amendment is expected to encompass 51 articles. This includes four new articles, four unchanged, three removed—pertaining to the functions and powers of district-level local governments—and 43 articles that have been revised and s...

Participants at the opening of the exhibition. Photo: VNA In the coastal city of Honfleur in northwestern France, within the framework of a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries, a ceremony took place on April 9, opening the exhibition space of art photos about Vietnam by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle . Led by his love of travelling and meeting people, Réhahn visited more than 35 countries before making his home Hoi An. He is renowned for his images of Vietnam, Cuba and India, with some citing him as a photographer who captures the souls of his models. His famous portraits of young children and old women from across Vietnam represent both large and small ethnic groups, from communities that have hundreds of thousands of members to just a few hundreds like the O Du and Ro Mam. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Honfleur Mayor ...

Lao officials see off President Vo Van Thuong at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA) On April 11, State President Vo Van Thuong wrapped up his official visit to Laos. Although the visit was only over 30 hours, President Vo Van Thuong had 18 rich activities in Vientiane with many specific results. It has created a new and important impetus for the Vietnam-Laos relationship in all channels and fields. The visit contributes to the effective implementation of high-level agreements of the two Parties and countries, especially the Vietnam-Laos Strategic Cooperation Agreement for the 2021-2030 period and the bilateral cooperation agreement from 2021-2025. President Vo Van Thuong chose Laos as the first country to visit in his new position. During the high-level talks, Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith said it shows the respect that the Party, State of Vietnam and President Vo Van Thuong have for the great friendsh...

Momin Ishaq with his low-cost egg incubator (Image: ANI) A 10-year-old Kashmiri boy, Momin Ishaq, has designed a low-cost egg incubator after a sincere and dedicated effort of over two years, which could potentially contribute economically and efficiently to the poultry business. Studying in the second grade at a government school and a resident of Munad Guffan village in Kulgam district of South Kashmir, Momin’s innovation is likely to make the poultry business cheaper in the foreseeable future. His invention intends to benefit small-scale farmers and the local chicken industry by creating a controlled environment for egg hatching. Momin’s amazement with the market’s profusion of multicoloured chicks led to his desire to build an incubator. Speaking to the ANI, Momin said, “I was rearing desi (broiler) chickens, but they weren’t hatching eggs. Hence I worked on creating a low-cost egg incubator for about two years and eventually came up with it. An incubator is usually...

Ha Long Bay in th northern province of Quang Ninh is one of the most popular attractions in Vietnam. Source: Independent/Getty Simon Calder, a trusted and recognised travel journalist of UK publication The Independent, has posted an article recounting his interesting journey to Vietnam and revealed several suggestions for those visiting the country, VOV citied Tuesday . According to the reporter, early April is an excellent time to visit Vietnam as the climate is fresh, mainly dry, and not too hot. “The friendly, welcoming people of Vietnam comprise the nation’s greatest joy. Their country, with alluring scenery and deep culture plus a French influence, provides many experiences for your friend to enjoy,” said Calder. His first destination was Hanoi, which boasts a lot of parks and lakes. The UK travel journalist suggested that visitors should explore the markets, devour delicious street food, and from the nearby port of Hai Phong, take a boat trip to Ha Long Bay, noti...

Ranking 61st, the War Remnants Museum is the only Vietnamese representative to be named in the list. Located at 28 Vo Van Tan Street in District 3, the War Remnants Museum covers an area of 7,300 m2. It features both indoor and outdoor exhibition areas, displaying the devastation of the war between Vietnam and the United States from 1961 to 1975. Photo: KT The War Remnants Museum is one of the oldest museums in Saigon. It was first opened to the public in 1975, and established to show the real and brutal truth about the Vietnam War. Since then, the museum has undergone several changes and renovations in the process of normalizing relations between Vietnam and the United States. For many years, the War Remnants Museum has been one of the most visited attractions in Ho Chi Minh City and the whole country. Through 45 years of establishment and development (1975 – 2020), it has welcomed more than 23 million visitors, including more than 11 million foreigners. Currently, th...

Overseas Vietnamese writer Tran Thu Dung, the author of the book. Photo: VNA More than 200 streets and landmarks in Vietnam and France that carry imprints of history of the relations between the two countries have been spotlighted in a book titled “Dau an Phap-Viet qua ten nhung con duong (French-Vietnamese imprints through the names of roads) by overseas Vietnamese writer Tran Thu Dung, VNA reported Tuesday. The 292-page book is introduced on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries and 10-year of the bilateral strategic partnership. It shows great efforts of the author in collecting data and exploring the history of names of locations with their names attached to France and Vietnam. President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in Montreau, France. Photo: VNA The origin of the names and stories in the process of naming streets in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat city (Lam Dong province) as well as those in Paris, Lyon an...

Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters followed a concrete path from the heart of Tam Hai to Thuan An Village, near Ban Than Cape, which is an attraction on the island, to reach the two ancient wells under the guidance of some locals. On a clean and clear land lot, the journalists saw one of the two aged wells, which does not appear to be different from modern ones at first glance.  It is around ten meters deep and is made of brick, with a round mouth and a wall of concrete. However, there is a horizontal cave down the well, according to locals. A woman draws water from an ancient well facing the southern part of Tam Hai Island Commune off Nui Thanh District in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam. Photo: B.D. / Tuoi Tre There is another smaller well located about 200 meters away in the opposite direction.  Locals refer to them as the North well and the South well. The two ancient wells are believed to have existed since settlers started populating Tam Hai, m...