Young fish sauce entrepreneur enjoys sweet taste of success

A young man in Thanh Hoa Province decided to return home after studying and working abroad to develop a traditional product, fish sauce.

Human rights viewed from illegal sales of personal information

Illegally holding, trading, or transferring personal information of another person without authorization is infringement of privacy - one of the fundamental rights of human rights.

Online entertainment to thrive in 2021

Online entertainment will be increasingly more popular in 2021 after a surge in use during 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have said.

Midfielder Thang could be the next big thing

Nguyen Huu Thang being named in the Vietnam U22 squad was no surprise after his superb form in the 2020 season.

HCM City bus stations to sell Tet tickets next month

Mien Tay (Western) and Mien Dong (Eastern) bus stations in HCM City will begin selling Tet (Lunar New Year) tickets next month at prices 40-60 per cent higher than on normal days.

2020 –most successful year over past five years: PM

The year 2020 can be said to be the most successful year of Vietnam during 2016-2020, as the country is among the few in the world posting a positive growth rate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed.

Vietnam listed among countries with high Human Development Index for the first time

Human rights or human development is a central issue in the development process in Vietnam. 

 

Vietnam’s exports to US estimated at $76.4 billion in 2020

Vietnam moved up four grades to become the second largest exporter to the US in 2020, with its export turnover to the country surging 24.5 percent to an estimated $76.4 billion.

Online shopping booms, sellers thriving

As the number of online orders is up to several million on special days, sellers are rushing to build storehouses.

HCM City cracks down on unlicensed private tutoring

The HCM City Department of Education and Training said it is closely monitoring private tutoring facilities since more and more of them are operating without a licence.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 29

Tourists to Da Nang to increase during New Year holiday

 

Ha Nhi ethnics in Dien Bien celebrate traditional new year

The 11th lunar month is when the Ha Nhi ethnics celebrate their new year, known as Ho Su Cha. It is a time for relaxation, entertainment, reunions, and passing on best wishes. The holiday lasts for five days after harvest.

How to be smart parents in digital era?

In a rapidly developing world where the internet is often seen a vital tool for educating children, there is a dark side to the world wide web that can cause grief and heartache for parents.

Looking to the past throughout life

Nguyen Quang Ngoc was born on September 14, 1952, to a farming family in Hai Phong City. 

Paralysed man seeks for a better life

Han Van Thu refuses point blank to let his disability stop him from succeeding.

VN stock market 2020: many ups and downs

The stock market witnessed rare strong fluctuations in 2020, reflecting the historical fear and strong expectations of investors.

Hanoi’s landmarks stand the tests of time - The outstanding constructions

Alongside with old architectures, the newly built constructions have contributed significantly to changing the appearance of the capital in the new era.

Sandworm harvest at its peak

Every year, from the 9th to the 11th months of the lunar year, farmers in the northern province of Hai Duong drain their fields and go on the hunt for sandworms. 

Vietnam should shift to clean energy, market mechanism: forum

Vietnam needs to speed up its transition to clean, secure and market-based energy by switching to advanced technologies, improving the energy sector’s performance and encouraging private investment, a conference heard in HCM City.

Rebuilding homes is also rebuilding lives

Four storms, including typhoons Molave and Goni, triggered floods and landslides that devastated central provinces in Vietnam from October to December, with 249 people either killed or missing and 11,700 houses damaged or destroyed.

Half of FIEs take losses, some for years: report

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the 2019 finance reports of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) showed that 45 percent of the enterprises had reported losses.

Uncertainties to cast shadow on Vietnam car market in 2021

The outlook of the car market for next year remains dim following a turbulent year in 2020.

Experts explain why Vietnam should not be considered “currency manipulator”

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s decision to label Vietnam as a “currency manipulator” is not satisfactory given the country’s real conditions.

HCMC to announce establishment of Thu Duc City on Dec 31

The HCMC government will announce a resolution on establishing Thu Duc City and arranging administrative units at district and commune levels of the city on December 31.

 

Young Thanh Hoa man designs and sells rattan, bamboo handbags overseas

Simple materials such as rattan, bamboo and sedge at the hands of Tran Van Hung can be turned into beautiful, sophisticated handbags, favored in Vietnam and the world market.