Experts warn about risky investments in gold and stocks

With increasingly rapid developments occurring in the gold and stock markets, economic experts believe these represent risky investment channels, with investors needing to carefully consider all of their financial decisions.

Phu Quoc island city draws $16.5 billion in investment

Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s first island city, has attracted 372 projects to date with capital totalling some $16.5 billion.

One dies, two injured in rollercoaster accident in Phu Tho park

A child has died and two others were seriously injured after falling from a derailed rollercoaster cabin in an amusement park in Phu Tho Province.

Vietnam-India film about retired boxer opens nationwide today

The HCM City-based Anh Sao Production today presents a new movie, Sám Hối (The Living Sandbag), a Vietnamese production, at cinemas across the country.

Deputy PM to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat

Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) which will be held virtually on January 21, said Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at a press briefing on January 14.

Exhibition features paintings by people with autism

A painting exhibition by artists with autism will open today at Megan Gallery in Hanoi.

First industrial park in Vietnam gains access to 5G network

The Yen Phong 1 Industrial Park in northern Bac Ninh province has become the first park in Vietnam to gain access to the 5G telecom network, with the new technology launched onsite by Viettel on January 14.

Vietnam backs Yemen’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity

Vietnam supports Yemen’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, Chargé d'Affaires of the Vietnamese mission to the UN Ambassador Pham Hai Anh told the UN Security Council (UNSC), 

Citizen protection measures taken to protect Vietnamese abroad

Vietnam has recently taken various measures to protect citizens abroad, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular meeting on January 14.

Photographer behind ‘napalm girl’ photo awarded US’s National Medal of Arts

Former Associated Press photographer Nick Ut, who took the famous ‘napalm girl’ photo, received the National Medal of Arts at the White House on January 13 for his decades of contributions to wartime photojournalism.

Over 4,000 delegates to 13th National Party Congress to be tested for COVID-19

More than 4,000 delegates to the 13th National Party Congress will be tested for COVID-19 twice from January 18-23.

2020 – unprecedented year for mobile phone retail chains

With the sharpest revenue decrease in history, mobile phone retail chains in Vietnam experienced a memorable year in 2020.

HCM City to open five electric-bus routes for 2-year trial run

The HCM City Department of Transport has asked the municipal People's Committee to approve five new subsidized electric-bus routes that will be operated by Vingroup and run on a pilot basis for 24 months.

Promising figures offering confidence for pharma future

Vietnamese pharmaceutical giants rushed to new business lines in 2020 to create new motivation for growth amid the ongoing pandemic complications, with some changes bringing about better results.

Da Nang beaches continue to face erosion

Beaches in the central city of Da Nang continue to face severe erosion after rain, raising concerns among local residents.

Former Minister Dinh La Thang accepts jail sentence

The former minister of transport, Dinh La Thang, and his deputy Nguyen Hong Truong haven't appealed to their jail sentences given by the HCM City People's Court for their wrongdoings in the HCM City-Trung Luong Expressway Project.

Private economy - pillar of the country’s development

Government should take measures to protect private enterprises in key economic sectors to enhance their international competitiveness.

A look back at previous 14 Party Central Committee conferences

During the past five years the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee has held 14 conferences and adopted 10 important resolutions. Following is the timeline for the past 14 conferences and 10 resolutions.

Tax evasion questions raised as 55% of FDI enterprises report losses

Numerous FDI enterprises have reported losses over the course of several years, despite continuing to expand production and business activities, along with an annual increase in revenue, thereby causing losses and damage to the state budget.

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HCMC proposes demolishing old apartment buildings if half of residents agree

Private schools in Vietnam rush to enroll students in healthcare majors

The demand for doctors and medical workers is high, but the workforce for the healthcare sector is produced only by several public schools. This has prompted private schools to jump on the bandwagon.

Habit and routine get the job done

Kira Nguyen, otherwise known as The Hanoi Chamomile, only started blogging two years ago and has been making YouTube videos for just over a year but has amassed a large fanbase who enjoy his inspirational content.

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Regional specialities programme sales of many products for Tet

HCM City to hold second Vietnamese Tet Festival

The second iteration of the Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival 2021 is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from January 21 to January 24 to honour traditional Vietnamese cultural and culinary values.

Footwear industry needs to resolve difficulties to make breakthrough

The Covid-19 pandemic has continued to obstruct trade activities of the leather and footwear industry in the main export markets of Vietnam, including Europe and the US.