Players take sides in drink tax discussion

The beverage sector has called for a delay in Vietnam’s proposed tax increase on alcohol as the industry is at risk from high inflation, increased material costs, and low demand.

Cars in Vietnam not coming cheap

Vietnamese automobile prices are substantially higher than those in other regional countries because of high taxes and low output, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VN’s foreign exchange reserves reach US$92.43 billion

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last month bought about US$0.65 billion, bringing Viet Nam's foreign exchange reserves to $92.43 billion, according...

Government asked to devise 50 per cent cut on auto registration fee

The Government has asked the Ministry of Finance and other relevant ministries to devise a 50 per cent cut on auto registration fees for locally...

Cottage ‘out of a fairytale’ in Thanh Hoa

Having built a house with an architectural style like no other, Tran Quang Giang from Chi Cuong 1 village, Thieu Quang commune, Thieu Hoa district of Thanh Hoa province is considered an unusual artist by locals.

Disciplined civil servants, public employees, suggested to voluntarily resign

Civil servants and public employees, who have received a warning or are under disciplinary action, have been called on to resign as one of the ways to carry out the downsizing policy.

State agencies are not attractive to university graduates

Of 20,000 polled students, only 10.2 percent of excellent, 5.79 percent of good, and 7.71 percent of average students want to work for state agencies, according to Rector of the HCM City National University Vu Hai Quan.

Vietnamese cuisine making a name for itself with int'l friends

The diverse and attractive cuisine of Vietnam is increasingly becoming known to international friends, with not only pho and spring rolls but also many other dishes catching the attention of food connoisseurs around the world.

Civil servants to be sacked if found deliberately dragging out proceedings: official

European enterprises are complaining that they have had to wait 4-5 months to have their labor records handled.

Miss International 2022 to visit Vietnam in late May

Jasmin Selberg, the winner of the Miss International 2022 pageant, is set to go on a working trip to Vietnam in late May, according to global beauty website Pageantry News International.

Educators ring alarm bell over training for master’s degree

To attract as many postgraduates as possible for master’s degrees, private schools, which consider the programs a good source of revenue, have lowered requirements on input students.

Removing visa bottlenecks to boost national tourism recovery

Vietnam should revise its inefficient visa policy or it will lose out to regional neighbours in attracting foreign travelers, said experts at a recent seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City.

M&A deals to boost non-life insurance industry

The non-life insurance sector has seen a flurry of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals over the past two years, partly reflecting the attractiveness and keen competition of the market, which still has room for growth.

Vietnam needs to develop coffee branding to go global

Vietnam has no coffee brand in the list of the 10 most expensive in the world, although it is the largest Robusta coffee producer and ranks second in export coffee volume.

Young couple postpones wedding for 6 years to rescue pets

With their love of animals, Quoc Khanh and Uyen Nhu postponed their wedding to spend money for their pets’ treatment before marrying after 12 years together.

Thomas Billhardt tells stories about Vietnam through photos

The photos, which focus on Vietnam from 1967 to 2020, will be presented by the renowned German photographer to young people in Hanoi during his talk show this weekend.

50 traffic policemen to support motor vehicle inspection activities

The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security yesterday hold a conference related to motor vehicle inspection activities following the proposal of the Ministry of Transport.

Master plan on Ha Long city till 2040 announced

The People’s Committee of northern Quang Ninh province and the Ministry of Construction on March 11 announced the master plan on Ha Long city till 2040 which was approved by the Prime Minister on February 10.

Hollywood stars visit historic relic Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi

Hollywood stars such as Matthew McConaughey, Woodrow Tracy Harrelson, and David Duchovny made a sudden visit to Hoa Lo Prison, aka Maison Centrale, a tourist attraction, in Hanoi on March 10.

Super Junior back to Vietnam for Super Show 9 in HCM City

The first three members of the Super Junior band of the Republic of Korea have arrived in Ho Chi Minh City for their Super Show 9 due to take place on March 11 evening.

Vietnam to welcome 100 millionth citizen in mid-April

Following a period of strong population growth rate over recent years, the birth of the nation’s 100 millionth person is set to be celebrated in mid-April.

VN athlete progresses through to Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Nguyen Van Khanh Phong on March 10 advanced to the finals of the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup’s men’s rings getting underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam busted

The Customs Department of the central province of Quang Tri said on March 11 that they had coordinated with the provincial police and border guard to break up a drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam.

Popular farms offering strawberry picking leisure

March is the best month to visit Mộc Châu District in northern province of Sơn La, when visitors can pick up red ripe strawberries right at farms.

Ample room ahead to export local digital technology products

Vietnam’s digital technology industry will have plenty of opportunities to boost the export of “Make-in-Vietnam” products worldwide, providing that the Ant System Colony model is replicated among local digital technology businesses.