The “no pants” trend, showcased by Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes concert in Paris, has reportedly sparked debate in South Korea. The Korea Herald reports divided public opinion, with some applauding it as freedom of expression and others condemning it as provocative …

  A garment factory in Lào Cai Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Quốc Khánh HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s index of industrial production (IIP) in January edged up 18.3 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The IIP, however, decreased by 4.4 per cent compared to the …

Students of the Thành Mỹ Kindergarten perform the hand-washing dance at the campaign launching ceremony. — Photo courtesy of World Vision THANH HÓA — A campaign bringing clean water to communities in need in Việt Nam was launched on Thursday by China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) and World Vision. The …

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos will sell up to 50 million shares in the online retail and cloud services firm over the next one year, according to a company filing on Friday. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. …

By Lê Hương You can easily feel the spring atmosphere in Hà Nội at bonsai gardens around the capital. As Tết approaches, peach blossom and kumquat gardens in Nhật Tân and Tứ Liên villages are their busiest this time of year. The bonsai is important to Vietnamese people’s Lunar New Year the same …

Graham Arnold said his “devastated” Australia team were punished for failing to take their chances in the 2-1 Asian Cup defeat in extra time to South Korea on Friday. The Socceroos looked headed for the semi-finals after Craig Goodwin gave them the lead at the end of the first half …

  Golden carps are released after the worshipping ritual as people believe they will carry the Kitchen Gods to the Heaven. VNA/VNS Tuấn Anh HÀ NỘI The Ông Công, Ông Táo (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) worshipping ritual, held on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which falls on February …

  Coach Philippe Troussier hopes the return from injury of a number of senior places will boost the team’s chances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March. — Photo courtesy of VFF Finish HÀ NỘI  Many of Việt Nam’s national team stars have fully recovered and returned to training and …

  Delegates join seven overseas Vietnamese collectives and 15 individuals who are honoured during a ceremony on Friday for a group photo. VNA/VNS Photo Xuân Khu HCM CITY – Seven overseas Vietnamese collectives and 15 individuals with outstanding contributions to the building and promotion of solidarity among the OV community were honoured …

Vàng Văn Suồn gives guidance to local people on taking care of vegetables. — Photo baolaichau.vn Nguyễn Việt Dũng LAI CHÂU — Local leaders recognised as prestigious people in Lai Châu northern mountainous province have made many contributions to socio-economic development and the province’s political system. They are bridges between …