YBO - A mountainous province home to more than 30 ethnic groups, with nearly 54 percent ethnic minorities, Yen Bai has made all-out efforts to improve people’s living standards. The locality’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) grew at the highest-ever level of 7.03 percent in 2019.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued Notice No.121/CD-TTg on intensifying prevention measures against the acute respiratory illness caused by a new strain of corona virus.

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong sent best wishes to all of the Vietnamese people, both inside and outside the country, on the traditional Lunar New Year.

YBO - Pham Thi Thanh Tra, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the provincial People's Council, has sent a letter to congratulate people of ethnic groups, armed forces, officials, civil servants, public employees, businessmen and workers in Yen Bai province on the occasion of the New Year 2020.

Editorial Board’s words: Throughout the past 120 years since its establishment (April 11, 1900 - April 11, 2020), the people of all ethnic groups in Yen Bai province have upheld the patriotic tradition in the struggle for national independence, protection and construction. On the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Rat 2020, Yen Bai newspaper proudly introduces some images of Yen Bai homeland throughout the history.

The shortlist for the 2019 Vietnamese Golden Ball awards was announced on Sunday, with Hanoi FC players dominating the list.

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has exchanged greetings with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the VN-China diplomatic ties.

In coordination with the Party Committee of Central Business Block and the Party Committee of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, co-organised an art programme in Hanoi on January 18 to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930-2020).

The Vietnam Development Report (VDR) 2019: Connecting Vietnam for Growth and Shared Prosperity was co-launched by the World Bank (WB) and the Ministry of Investment and Planning in Hanoi on January 15.