Vietnamese products lose brand names to foreign owners

Vietnam's ST25 rice is at risk of losing its brand in the US and Australia. The case shows that brand protection is important for local businesses to escape the "village pond" and reach out to the big sea.

Prices escalate, people rush to hunt for land in hot market

Price escalation is occurring everywhere, from rural to urban areas. People are buying land at surprisingly high prices.

After 10 years of ups and downs, major players return

Dang Thi Hoang Yen, Dang Thanh Tam, Doan Nguyen Duc (Boss Duc) and Nguyen Duc Huong all have made impressive comebacks after a period of difficulties.

Positive outlook for insurance stocks as 2022 arrives

State capital divestment planning and the removal of limitations on foreign ownership are expected to drive insurance stocks to flourish in 2022.

COVID-19: 15,779 new infections recorded, Hanoi tops localities

As many as 15,779 people have tested positive for coronavirus in 60 cities and provinces across Vietnam during the past 24 hours, with Hanoi capital topping localities in infection number.

AmCham Vietnam to promote increased trade and investment ties in Vietnam

AmCham will continue to work on lowering barriers to trade and creating a high-standard, transparent, and stable business environment in Vietnam.

Train tickets in peak hours during Tet holidays sold out

Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has sold more than 24,000 tickets within two months after it started selling tickets for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Engineers teach kids how to code for free

The desire to shorten the road to success for children without having to study abroad has encouraged Dr. Tran Viet Hung and many other Vietnamese technologists to teach coding online for free.

Vietnamese futsal goalie nominated for Best Goalkeeper 2021 globally

Ho Van Y of Vietnamese futsal club Thai Son Nam has been nominated for the Best Goalkeeper in the World in 2021 by futsalplanet.com.

Vietnam promote application of AI in hydrometeorology

Applying artificial intelligence in the hydro-meteorological sector is essential, said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh.

Vietnamese tourism flexibly adaptive to revive in new situation

The number of international tourists to Vietnam in December 2021 rose by 14.2 percent compared to that of the previous month as the country is piloting the welcome of foreign visitors and international commercial flights are being resumed.

Economic prospects for the world and Vietnam

The severity and persistence of inflation worldwide have surprised most central banks and organizations that offer economic forecasts. 

Vietnam’s largest waste-to-power plant to become operational soon

A plant to generate electricity from waste in Hanoi, with a capacity of handling 4,000 tonnes of solid refuse daily, is expected to become operational by the end of this month.

HCMC’s coronavirus alert level one, becoming green zone

Ho Chi Minh City’s coronavirus alert level has been decreased from level two to one - meaning transmission of cases is less or reducing.

Vietnamese dishes that ‘scare’ foreign diners

Pho and banh mi are popular street foods with many foreign tourists, but the unusual balut and red jellyfish salad, among others, are not as well known.

 

HCMC expects sharp bounce back from Covid-19 recession

The city needs a sharp bounce back from the Covid-19 recession from the beginning of the year to return to its normal growth rate.

Hanoi completes nearly 546,000 square meters of floor area in 2021

Despite the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, housing development is still being promoted.

Cai luong opera star releases music video online

People’s Artist Bach Tuyet, a cai luong (reformed opera) performer, has made waves with a new music video, released on YouTube on January 3.  

Green grassland awakes spring

The An Hao tourist site is beautiful and attractive in all seasons but its greatest beauty is probably seen at the end of the year. 

Trade pact sets up stronger M&A interest from Europe

In strong signals of EU interest in Vietnam over the past few months, a batch of leading companies has signed deals to purchase businesses and expand their merger and acquisition footprint.

Universal issues continue to thwart timber businesses

Coupled with the ongoing shortage of shipping containers, a hike in raw material prices and the pandemic continue to cause issues for exporters of timber products, exacerbating the desire for timely solutions and a more sustainable supply chain.

Drug giants gaining with fresh products

While Vietnam’s drugmakers are heading to develop new products to increase efficiency and sustain sustainable growth, competition from imported drugs is making their road tougher.

Covetable 300 vintage-phone collection of young Saigonese

Luu Trieu Tuan Khanh has amassed an impressive collection of more than 300 vintage phones thanks to his lifelong interest in collecting old phones.

Vietnam's seafood exports beat yearly target, rake in US$8.9 billion

Thanks to large-scale production in the last months of 2021, the seafood export value for the whole year rose 6% compared to 2021 reaching more than US$8.9 billion.

VN girls in 100 Most Beautiful Faces list throughout the years

Vietnam has had three representatives listed among nominees for the annual 100 Most Beautiful Faces throughout the years, formally announced by website TC Candler.