A bumpy road for woodwork exports to the US

In 2020, Vietnam overtook China as the largest woodwork supplier of the United States, which is the world’s biggest woodwork consumer.

Spice industry: supermarkets full of Thai products, Vietnam’s specialties lose home market

The spice market worldwide is worth $19 billion, but Vietnamese companies have only a small market share.

The beauty of ancient town amid sun and wind in Phan Rang

Looking up from the foot of Trau hill, Po Klong Garai tower complex stands in the bright sunshine of Phan Rang – Thap Cham city, Ninh Thuan province.

Ministries to discuss promotion of Mobile Money in Vietnam

The benefits of Mobile Money for Vietnamese are undeniable, but it is difficult to change people's spending and payment habits.

Vietnamese NA leader holds talks with Lao counterpart

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his host counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihan on May 16 held talks following an official welcome ceremony for the former. Hue is now in Laos on an official visit.

Vietnamese PM meets US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, USAID Administrator

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Boston on May 14 (local time) as part of his working trip to the US.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 15

Mekong Delta hoped to see development breakthroughs

It’s hard to resist the natural beauty of Bai Dua Beach

Although Bai Dua Beach is not as well-known as Bai Truoc and Bai Sau beaches in Vung Tau City, it offers a natural beauty that never ceases to amaze visitors Bai Dua Beach faces Ha Long Street, dubbed the most beautiful street in Vung Tau.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 15

NA Chairman leaves Hanoi for official visit to Laos

Glass noodles a specialty of the mountains

Phia Đén Hamlet in Thanh Cong Commune in the northern province of Cao Bang is home to green fields of canna, whose roots are the main ingredient of glass noodle.

31ST SEA GAMES: UPDATES MAY 15

SEA Games 31: Vietnam first wins gold in Duathlon

Removing regulations that restrict Mobile Money flexibility

Mobile Money started in late 2021 on a trial basis. Initial results have been good, but many problems still exist.

Craftsman in Hoi An transforms bamboo roots into works of art

Former steer hawker Huynh Phuong Do breathes life into harsh, inert bamboo roots.

Foreign e-commerce platforms must set up an office or appoint representative in Vietnam

Foreign traders and foreign organizations having e-commerce activities in Vietnam must establish representative offices or appoint representatives according to Vietnam’s regulations.

In small pagoda, a monk repairs used wheelchairs for charity

Over the last seven years, Monk Thich Duc Minh has been recycling old wheelchairs for people with disabilities living in the country.

Enjoying the charm of Hanoi via night tours

Visitors to Hanoi for the 31st  Southeast Asian Games also have the opportunity to explore the charming beauty of the city at night, thanks to night tours to local destinations.

The numbers that surprised the world about Vietnam's peacekeeping ability

Eight years ago, Africa welcomed two officers from Vietnam: Lieutenant Colonel Tran Nam Ngan and Lieutenant Colonel Mac Duc Trong, who were sent to serve as liaison officers at the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Illegal logger adults to working as tour guide at world’s largest cave

Ngoc Anh was once an illegal logger, but he and other 250 people are making great contributions to the development of local tourism.

VN swimmer breaks SEA Games record in 100m male frog

Vietnamese swimmer Pham Thanh Bao excellently won a gold medal and broke the SEA Games record in the men’s 100m breaststroke on May 14 evening.

HCM City to offer fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses next week

Ho Chi Minh City is expected to start offering fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines to residents next week, according to Nguyen Hoai Nam, deputy director of the Municipal Department of Health.

PM talks about building independent, self-reliant economy at Harvard Kennedy School

PM Pham Minh Chinh delivered a presentation on building an independent, self-reliant economy associated with extensive, effective, and practical international integration in Vietnam during his visit to the Harvard Kennedy School in Boston on May 14.

SEA Games 31: Vietnam leads medal count with 39 golds

Vietnamese athletes won 15 more golds on May 13 at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), raising Vietnam’s gold tally to 39 and helping the hosts retain first place in the medal table.

Vietnam's Deputy FM on ASEAN-US Special Summit

The recently concluded ASEAN-US Special Summit has demonstrated the US’s determination and strong efforts and is a vivid proof of their appreciation of such ties as well as commitment to and wish for promoting it.

Beer prices to escalate, smuggling could increase

Input material prices have increased sharply, which has forced breweries to raise selling prices, though demand is low.

Vietnamese woman in France becomes successful author of books about crochet

Born in Vietnam and now living in France, the 30-year-old mother has become an author of books in France after several years of pursuing her passion: crochet.