Man collects litter on seabed to protect marine life

A Nha Trang man, who was upset that waste had been the main factor in the death of many sea animals, has been picking up garbage on the ocean floor for 20 years, and hopes his actions can inspire others.

Will Vietnam have email service competitive with Google, Microsoft?

A "Make-in-Vietnam" open source code email service provider has stated that its service can compete equally with Google and Microsoft.

French vlogger aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisine

Will Courageux is flying the flag for Vietnam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.

Hanoi has new Mayor for 2021-2026 term

The newly-elected Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, stressed his commitment to continue pushing for administrative reform and enhance efficiency in the operation of the public apparatus.

The man who can sell 50 types of local handicrafts in America

Although Mr. Pham Minh Ton did not go to college, he has been able to provide 50 “made in Thanh Hoa” handicrafts for American.

National development space gradually taking shape

The first sketch of the national development space has taken shape with the first draft of the National Master Plan in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, was completed and made public for feedback.

Real estate businesses return to the bond channel

Many real estate businesses have returned to the bond channel to raise capital after the absence in April, mobilising thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong.

Establishment of regional development advisory council suggested

Former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Tran Anh Tuan has suggested a model for managing regional linkages comprising a regional connection steering committee and a regional development advisory council.

Dating in green spaces at popular lakes around Hue

Thua Thien-Hue has not been famed with the former royal citadel with valuable architecture of palaces, royal tombs, and spiritual institutions, the province also host various natural landscapes including spectacular lakes.

Teacher makes fortune through sale of Bodhi leaves

A female teacher from Quang Nam earns hundreds of millions of VND every month by creating innovative goods from Bodhi leaves.

MOIT, VCCI say luxury tax on petrol not needed

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) have asked the government to reconsider imposing a luxury tax on gasoline.

Old rubber tyres for oyster farming pose health and environmental risks

Many farmers in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have taken advantage of old rubber tyres for oyster farming, posing health and environmental hazards, the provincial Fisheries Sub-department has said.

Prime Minister Chinh speaks on importance of land management at conference

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised the important role the State plays in land management at a national conference on a resolution recently passed on the issue.

Vietnam rebukes US report on human trafficking as inaccurate: Foreign ministry

The spokesperson for the foreign ministry issued a statement on Thursday in response to the US report earlier released this week which downgrades Vietnam to tier 3, the lowest in the three-tier ranking.

Population aging, labour migration pose challenges to poverty reduction

Population aging, income disparities and living standards as well as labour migration pose great challenges to the poor and poverty reduction.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province to develop eco-tourism

The southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has approved a project for eco-tourism, resorts and entertainment at the province’s protected forests from now until 2030 and a project for eco-tourism, resorts and entertainment

Measures needed to preserve Nha Trang Bay corals

Swimming and diving have been banned in part of Nha Trang Bay, one of Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal destinations. The suspension is a result of concerns over damage to the coral reef.

Seven reasons behind mass resignation of medical workers

After six years of studying at university and 18 months of practicing, a doctor at a public hospital receives a salary and allowance of VND4.8 million. But the incomes of medical workers at private hospitals are 3-6 times higher.

High ranking official says Le Van Luong road is example of unreasonable planning

Deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Duy Hung said that Le Van Luong road in Hanoi is a typical example of bad planning. Floods and traffic jams often occur on the road.

Extension of Circular 14 unneccessary: insiders

The expiration of Circular 14 on debt rescheduling and interest rates reduction in late June is likely to expose banks to higher levels of non-performing loans (NPLs), yet insiders say it is unnecessary to extend it.

Smallest commercial bank in Vietnam may change hands

Petrolimex, the largest petroleum distributor, has got the nod from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to divest from PG Bank. It now holds 120 million shares of the bank, or 40 percent of capital.

Vietnam targets to stay among the world’s top 10 farm produce processing hubs

The Government would push for greater mechanization in agricultural production.

Suburban real estate prices fall, investors suffer losses

The real estate prices in city neighborhoods have decreased, causing big losses to investors.

Big retail chains still trying to compete with traditional markets

Modern retail chains have been competing with traditional markets for 10 years. Despite powerful financial capability, they still have not been able to defeat traditional markets.

VN stocks could be in sweet spot as GDP growth surges, stronger growth forecast

The Vietnamese economy grew by 7.7 per cent in the second quarter, one of the fastest rates in a decade, and is expected to expand even faster this quarter, driven by an ongoing burst of consumption.