Making people smile is an achievement: British photographer

Looking at mesmerising photos of landscapes and people in Hanoi by British photographer Marcus Lacey, people may think he has been living here for many years.

Californian expat, parents are lavish in their praise of Vietnamese food

Two foreign travelers who recently sampled banh xeo, or Vietnamese pancakes, say the dish won them over, as did a salted lemonade drink.

Vietnam needs to begin developing 6G now to gain success in 10 years

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Duc Long says Vietnam needs to begin work now to lay the foundation for 6G development in 10 years.

Blacksmithing in Long An on verge of extinction

The century-old blacksmith career in the Mekong Delta Province of Long An is also a flourishing traditional profession for a while. However, blacksmithing is on the verge of extinction because it is not competitive enough in the market.

Harsh reality of investing in million-dollar shophouses

In recent years, investing in shophouses has been a popular trend in cities like Hanoi and HCM City.

Repatriation of forward Paollo's remains

Following the completion of necessary formalities, the remains of the forward Paollo Madeira Oliveira left Ho Chi Minh City to be transported back to his home country on the afternoon of August 19.

Nguyen Thi Oanh sets personal best at 2023 World Athletics Championships

Nguyen Thi Oanh stands as the exclusive representative of Vietnam's athletics team at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Hungary, and her results are deemed acceptable.

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Property market expects money inflows following lending rate cuts

Vietnam named as friendly destination for kids

Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has named the country among the best places for kids to visit thanks to its array of interesting adventure activities, spectacular sights, and beautiful beaches.

Vietnamese martial arts expected to shine at Asian Games 19

Following their success at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, athletes in disciplines such as wushu, karate, taekwondo, and jujitsu are diligently preparing to be at their best for the prestigious Asian event.

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Vietnamese culture popularised in Australia

Economic difficulties push gold demand down

In its recent report, the World Gold Council said demand for gold in Vietnam shrank 9% in the second quarter year on year due to the economic difficulties.

Former health minister faces charges for bribe-taking in Viet A case

Former Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long and former Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh have been facing charges of taking bribes and violating regulations on the management and use of State assets, respectively, in the Viet A case.

Hanoi among top five Asia-Pacific’s culinary gems for travellers

Travel website Booking.com has named Hanoi among the top five culinary gems in the Asia-Pacific region for a richer travel experience.

VN changes visa policy, aims to attract 8 million travelers in 2023

Travel firms say they are ready to meet travelers’ requirements, including tailoring tours to specific tastes.

Real estate decree meets with dissenting voices

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) several months ago enacted a legal document to make it easier for real estate companies to get bank loans, but the legal effort has not worked out as intended.

Vietnam now a leading game producer: insiders

A blog dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and other trending technologies in the 21st century has said Vietnam is consolidating its role in the development of electronic games worldwide.

Facebook's speed in removing violations hindered by lack of representative

As Facebook is using artificial intelligence (AI) to review and censor content and lacks an official representative in Vietnam, breaches of the social network are not being solved promptly.

Vietnamese products seek to gain firm foothold in global supply chain

Vietnam is one of the world’s leading exporters of agricultural products and foods, although the proportion of its products directly exported to global distribution systems remains modest.

Hackers exploit flaws in popular IT products

Viettel Cyber Security (VCS) experts have warned that hackers in the second half of the year will continue to exploit serious security vulnerabilities in popular IT products and services such as mail servers and workflow management platforms.

Vietnam seeks to attract large projects from global semiconductor manufacturers

The semiconductor industry is currently flourishing globally, and Vietnam is required to make the best preparations possible to attract multi-billion dollar FDI projects in this field, reports Cong Thuong (Industry and Trade) newswire.

Tourism workers in Hoi An voice hope over social insurance policies

More freelance labourers in Hoi An have spent part of their monthly income on voluntary social insurance, considering this as a saving for after they retire.

Viet A’s head accused of profitting VND1.2tril. from test kit's price gouging

Phan Quoc Viet, founder and general director of Viet A Technology Corporation, is facing allegations of offering bribes totaling VND106 billion to officials and making illicit gains of VND1.2 trillion through inflated prices of Covid test kits.

Railway proposed to link Vung Ang to Laos

A consortium has put forth a proposal to develop a 103-kilometer section of the Vietnam-Laos railway project with an investment cost of VND27,485 billion.

US initiates anti-dumping duty review on Vietnamese honey

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a notice initiating the first administrative review of the anti-dumping duty imposed on honey imported from Vietnam.