Young designer brings Vietnamese bamboo to life

A bamboo electric fan by young designer Nguyen Huynh Nam, from Dong Nai Province, recently won third prize at the Vietnam Design Week 2021. 

Foreign music works are ‘Thach Sanh rice pot’ for Vietnamese singers

Vietnamese singers may face copyright problems if they sing exclusive songs belonging to other singers, but it appears to be ‘safer’ when they sing international songs.

Reform lessons from electricity sector: nothing is impossible

Electricity access is one of 10 indicators that measure the quality of the national business environment according to the World Bank global business environment ranking.

Largest Vietnamese genome database formed

The genomes of over 1,000 people have been analysed to form a gene database that will serve medical research and practices for the first time in Vietnam.

Orders rise as businesses fear labor shortages

Vietnamese businesses have high hopes for an economic recovery in 2022. Despite Covid-19, foreign-invested enterprises are scaling up their business in Vietnam.

Amazing volunteers give their all in pandemic battle

Thousands of people of different generations have volunteered to join the country’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19, and their acts of kindness have contributed to helping many overcome the most difficult times in their lives.

A glimpse of two thousands-year-old national treasures at Binh Duong Museum

Two national treasures – a wooden burial jar with a bronze drum as a lid and an animal figure dating back thousands years ago – are among about 1,300 artifacts and 500 scientific documents on display at the Binh Duong Museum.

Young businesses are making as much as large corporations

Many small-scale businesses are making profits equal to that of large corporations.

National Assembly to focus on socio-economic recovery: Top legislator

In the exuberant atmosphere of the new Year of the Tiger 2022, Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue spoke with the local press on parliamentary activities in the first year of the 15th-tenure and its priorities for 2022.

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President Phuc attends groundbreaking ceremony for new route linking highways

 

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends ploughing festival

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined officials and residents in the northern province of Ha Nam at the traditional Tich Dien (ploughing) festival on February 7, which prays for bumper crops.

Vietnam’s aviation expected to strongly rebound this year

The recent recovery signs of domestic and international air routes stir hope of the sector for a strong rebound this year following a bad year in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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All students in HCM City to go back to school by Feb. 14 at the latest

Getting back to nature with camping trips to Dong Nai

Dong Nai Province has recently become a new destination for people who love camping and exploring the beauty of nature.

Vietnam climbs 28 notches in latest COVID-19 recovery index

Vietnam has risen a total of 28 places to reach 90th position in the latest edition of Nikkei's COVID-19 Recovery Index which was issued in early February.

Vietnam’s supporting industry needs a revolution

Vietnam is a destination for many multinational corporations but the supporting industry is less developed.

 

10 biggest import markets increase purchase of Vietnamese rubber

Growing demand for rubber has boosted imports from the 10 biggest markets globally, with their strongly increased imports of rubber from Vietnam.

Vietnam's foreign affairs tasks in 2022

The foreign affairs sector is set to actively and adequately contribute to the successful realization of Vietnam’s three strategic development goals until 2025, 2030 and 2045.

High school teachers, students struggle with university entrance exams

High school teachers in non-metropolitan areas are worried their students can’t get into top universities due to different entry requirements from the schools.

A cry for help from members of ‘parent haters’ group on Facebook

A group on Facebook called the "Society of Parent Haters" with more than 7,000 members has faced criticism from many people.

Leather, footwear industry sets export target of US$25 billion

Vietnam's export of leather, footwear and bags this year will likely increase 10-15 per cent year-on-year to about US$23-25 billion, the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso) has forecast.

 

Enterprises prepare for workforce shortage after Tet

Every year after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, many businesses face a serious shortage of workers. Last year, due to the impact of social distancing orders, enterprises struggled with a shortage of labour. 

Vietnamese economy to recover fast in 2022: Fitch Ratings

Vietnam’s recovery is set to gather momentum in 2022, as domestic demand rebounds and export performance remains strong, according to Fitch Ratings.

Thousand-year-old tower embodies Oc Eo culture

Hindu towers associated with the Oc Eo Culture are found not only in the central provinces like Khanh Hoa, Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan but also in the Mekong Delta. 

Inflation 2022: internal and external pressures

Purchasing power is at a very low level, but the potential pressure on prices combined with external factors may make it increasingly difficult for Vietnamese businesses and people in 2022.