Buddha statue in Hanoi to be tallest in Southeast Asia

A new statue of Buddha standing at 72 metres tall located in Khai Nguyen Pagoda of Son Tay District in Hanoi is set to be the tallest in Southeast Asia upon completion.

Wushu - The "gold mine" of Vietnamese sports

Wushu is one of the sports that have contributed several high achievements to Vietnamese sports for more than 30 years.

Banks deny involvement in Tan Hoang Minh's bond issuance scandal

Vietinbank and Saigon Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank said that they do not provide securities and payment guarantee services, do not invest and distribute bonds issued by Tan Hoang Minh Group.

Another sister of former FLC Group CEO arrested

Trinh Thi Thuy Nga, the sister of former FLC Group CEO Trinh Van Quyet, has been arrested by the Police Investigation Agency in a stock market manipulation case.

Photo on Mekong Delta grass harvest wins first international prize

An image taken by Vietnamese photographer Nguyen Huu Binh has finished first in the portrait category of the Skypixel 2021 photo contest.

Vietnam reaches mutual recognition of vaccine passports with 19 countries

Vietnam has reached agreement on the mutual recognition of vaccine passports with 19 countries as of April 7, said deputy spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Vietnam requests China to end militarisation in East Sea

Vietnam requests China to respect Vietnam’s sovereign rights and halt the militarisation in order to avoid escalating tensions in the region.

Chair of Tan Hoang Minh Group may face 12-20 years, or life, in prison

Do Anh Dung and his accomplices may face the highest penalty for their alleged swindling to appropriate assets.

Digital content firms leave  market after drop in profit-sharing with mobile networks

The average profit ratio that digital content firms can expect from mobile network operators is 30 percent compared with the average 70 percent rate in the rest of the world.

News about auction leaks out, land prices rise

Some localities have not strictly followed procedures when auctioning land.

Painting by Vietnamese art prodigy to present Prince Charles

A painting by young Vietnamese artist Xeo Chu has been selected by the Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK to present HRH Prince Charles.

Arrest of chair of Tan Hoang Minh: the message from MOF

The arrest of Tan Hoang Minh Chair Do Anh Dung and FLC Group Chair Trinh Van Quyet shows Vietnam’s strong determination in cleaning up the stock market and corporate bond market.

5 cities to devise zoning plan for future motorbike bans

Hanoi, HCM City and three other large cities have been instructed to consider zoning plans before restricting or banning motorbikes in some districts after 2030.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector hit by wave of COVID-19 infections

The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 51.7 in March from 54.3 in February, as the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread

The oldest performing art is alive and kicking in the capital

Poetry is the oldest form of literature, but, long before pen touched page, audiences have been enthralled by spoken word performances.

Hanoi to build 10,000 social homes for low-income earners

Hoa Binh Group has announced that it plans to develop 10,000 social homes in downtown Hanoi this year to meet the huge housing demand among low-income earners.

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There is a shift of FDI flows to central region

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Vietnam works hard to reach universal health coverage by 2030

Cancelling Ninh Thuan nuclear power project a right policy: NA Chairman

Stopping the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project is a right policy of historical significance by the Party Central Committee and Politburo led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Foreigners craving social insurance streamlining

Three months into full mandatory social security contribution, foreign workers remain uncertain about its benefits. However, stakeholders are working towards a more refined system.

Vietnam sends 965 athletes to compete at SEA Games 31

The host Vietnam has registered 965 athletes, including 534 males and 431 females, for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) to be held in May.

Local authorities take action to stop ‘land fever’

Localities are taking serious measures to control real estate brokerage activities and speculation, as they believe that the activities are behind land price escalation.

Mega-projects revived after many years of losses

Five out of 12 loss-making mega projects have been revived and are making a profit, according to Nguyen Si Dung, former Vice Chair of the National Assembly Office

Watchdog agency tightens control over share trading

The cash flow into stocks of big companies is being strictly supervised.

Vietnam aims to send 90,000 labourers abroad to work under contract in 2022

This year, the Department of Overseas Labour aims to send 90,000 labourers abroad to work under contract, while expanding the market for Vietnamese labour to Europe and Australia.