Low-emission rice project's pilot model in Mekong Delta yielded positive results

The project saw 50ha of rice from the cooperative using certified seeds supplied by the Mekong Delta Rice Institute planted at a rate of 60kg per ha.

ID numbers to be needed for business registration

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed using personal identification (ID) numbers in carrying out business registration procedures.

Vietnam qualified for 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U21 World Championship

The Vietnamese women’s national volleyball team has been qualified for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U21 World Championship.

Heavy rains are forecast to increase by the end of the year due to La Nina

The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting has forecast that due to La Nina, there will be an even greater risk of heavy rainfall, storms and floods in the last months of this year, particularly in the central region.

National environmental protection planning project for 2021-2030 adopted

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 8 signed a decision approving the national environmental protection planning project for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Ministry proposes extending agricultural land use tax exemption

The Ministry of Finance has asked the Government to extend farming land use tax exemption to attract more investment into the agricultural sector.

Difficulties in maintaining domestic consumption this year: surveys

Domestic consumption is likely to lose steam as consumers face uncertainties, along with changes to shopping trends.

Hanoi prioritises rebuilding severely downgraded bridges

Hanoi will give priority to rebuilding and replacing weak and makeshift bridges in the 2024 - 2025 period to improve the capital city’s transport infrastructure for socio-economic development, according to the municipal Department of Transport.

Police probe into bidding-related wrongdoings at Cong Minh company

Around 50 firms under the wing of the Cong Minh Company won over 600 tree growing tender packages as the company colluded with investors to engage in the development of the packages.

Vietnam’s overseas investment grows, but investors must prepare for risks

Vietnam’s outward investments have gained initial encouraging achievements, but experts have warned of high risks.

Telcos told to stop 2G, help subscribers shift to 4G service

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked telecom carriers to prevent use of 2G phones without a certificate of conformity and help subscribers shift to higher-tech phones.

V-League: Leading in fans, lagging in quality

The V-League 2023/24 season has been rated as the most exciting league in Southeast Asia, based on the average number of spectators attending the matches. However, the reality behind the numbers paints a different picture.

Tan Cuong tea cultivation a living heritage

The tea cultivation and processing method in Tan Cuong dates back to the early 1900s. The wonderful taste of Tan Cuong tea is sure to please even the pickiest tea connoisseurs.

As biggest supplier, VN controls coffee, pepper prices in global market

Vietnam is No 1 in the world in both output and export of coffee and pepper.

Ethnic herbal medicines bring prosperity

Ba Vì District is home to the Dao ethnic minority group, who are renowned for their traditional herbal medicines that have been widely used and proven effective in treating various illnesses.

US$1.96billion proposed for 7 transportation projects linking HCMC and Long An

The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed nearly 48,000 billion VND ($1.96 billion) for seven transportation projects aimed at reducing congestion and promoting socio-economic development between Ho Chi Minh City and Long An province.

Vietnam’s AI Readiness Index higher than world average

IBM Vietnam Pham Thi Thu Diep says that Vietnam needs to set up an AI (artificial intelligence) legal and regulatory framework.

Ancient town eyes global innovation network

The ancient town of Hoi An has plenty of innovative creations including of community lifestyle, crafts, architecture, fine arts, environment protection, heritage preservation, cuisine, music and cinematography.

Trinh Van Quyet's path from a billionaire to defendant in court

By ballooning Faros’s capital by VND4.3 trillion and artificially pushing up the ROS share price, Trinh Van Quyet became the richest billionaire on the stock market, and his wife was once listed among the top 10 billionaires.

Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 to charm spectators in early October

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 is due to run from October 4 to October 6 at the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center in the capital, according to details provided by the Hanoi People's Committee.

Used cars unsold, awaiting push from market for new cars

Buying and selling in the used car market have been interrupted amid information about a possible government decision on vehicle registration tax cuts, commencing on August 1, applied to domestically assembled cars.

Around 8% of Vietnam’s population have accounts for securities trading

Domestic individual investors hold more than 7.98 million accounts for securities trading as of the end of June, or 8% of Vietnam’s population, according to statistics supplied by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.

The commune where local people wear black blouses, gather hair into a bun

Located at the eastern foot of Nua Mountain in Vung Tau City in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, Long Son Big House is well known for the images of people with bare feet and hair buns, wearing black ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouses).

Culture & Business Forum scheduled for November

The 4th Culture & Business Forum (CBF), spotlighting business operations in a multicultural environment, is set to take place in Hanoi on November 10, heard a press conference on the annual event on July 8.

Vietnam’s police rescue trafficked victims sold to Cambodia

Dong Nai Police, joining forces with Bac Giang Police, have rescued two trafficking victims who were going through Dong Nai province on their way to Cambodia.