Vietnam strives to join upper middle-income countries

While growth in most regions has slowed down, Vietnam’s economy is recovering strongly with GDP expanding by an average 6.84% during the 2016-2020 period.

Physically impaired man and his good deeds

A birth defect caused by Agent Orange has limited Nguyen Duy Hoc’s motor skills, but he hasn’t let that hold him back and has spent 12 years helping others go to school and have a place to live.

Lower tax for imported pork  to benefit consumers

With a population of nearly 100 million, Viet Nam is one of the world's top pork consumers and second in Asia, only after China.

Book street set to open in HCM City for Tet holiday

Up to 65,000 books are to be put on show during downtown Ho Chi Minh City’s annual book street festival which is scheduled to run from January 22-28 in celebration of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

VN to continue support for fuel price fund

Fuel price stabilisation fund helps the central government manage domestic fuel price in a foreseeable future.

Vietnam potentially among top 10 remittance recipients

Vietnam is expected to receive US$16.7 billion in overseas remittances this year, placing it among the 10 countries receiving the most remittances in the world, according to the Nguoi Lao Dong website.

US partners with PV Gas on raising Viet Nam’s LNG standards

The application of international LNG standards would ensure safety in the design, construction and implementation of infrastructure projects in Vietnam, a US official said.

 

Vietnam’s airlines to buy more aircraft to expand fleets

The airlines are focusing on developing fleets with narrow-body aircraft to increase efficiency in the context of fierce competition.

Coffee price crisis hits Vietnamese export value

Vietnam's coffee industry had suffered from falling export prices, according to the Vietnam Coffee and Cacao Association.

Vietjet leader only Vietnamese in the world’s most powerful women of 2019

With the recognition, Vietjet's leader is the only woman representing Viet Nam in the list for three consecutive years.

Vietnam's export of timber and wood products exceeds US$9 billion

The export of timber and wood products has exceeded the US$9 billion mark for the first time during the first 11 months of the year, according statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Puppetry festival to be held on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street

A puppetry festival will take place on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in District 1, HCMC from December 27 to 29 as part of activities to welcome the New Year and promote traditional Vietnamese puppetry art.

Traces of Red River civilization in Thang Long culture

The Red River has played a critical role in the historical and cultural life of Hanoi, Vietnam’s 1000-year-old capital. 

Vietnam games named among top five fixtures of AFC U23 Championship

VOV.VN - Park Hang-seo’s Vietnam U23 team from 2018 have been named twice in a list of the five most memorable matches in the history of the AFC U23 Championship, as announced by the Asian Football Confederation.

Churches in Hanoi in colourful decorations for Christmas

As Christmas approaches, Hanoi’s churches have been decorated by colourful lights.

Music industry seeks better enforcement of copyright laws

Better enforcement of the laws covering music copyright protection is needed to ensure the development of the Vietnamese music industry in the digital era, speakers said at a recent seminar in HCM City.

Tax authorities clamping down on foreign evaders

Foreign-invested enterprises will no longer be allowed to ignore their tax obligations as Vietnamese tax departments step up action on duty-dodging businesses.

Police propose auctioning unclaimed seized vehicles

Vehicles seized for traffic violations should be auctioned if the owners fail to come forward within 30 days instead of the current one year, the Ministry of Public Security said at a recent meeting.

Vietnam ranks fourth in Southeast Asia in food security

Vietnam was ranked fourth in Southeast Asia and 54th in the world on the Economist Intelligence Unit food security index.

Vietnamese fashion brands earn high revenue but modest profit

The revenue of Vietnamese fashion brands continuously increases year after year, which shows that they have firm positions in the market despite the presence of many famous foreign brands.

Increase in air monitoring frequency in HCM City proposed

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed local authorities to raise the frequency of air monitoring.

Women’s football team up two spots on FIFA global rankings

Vietnam’s women football team has moved up two spots to rank 32nd globally and sixth in Asia with 1,665 points in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, according to the Vietnam Football Federation.

E-commerce: an inevitable integration trend

The application of new technologies - artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing and Internet of Things - is taking place across the globe.

Teachers in mountainous area overcome challenges

Teachers at a school in Gia Lai Province's mountainous district of Mang Yang are facing lots of difficulties in their life and work.

Art exhibition honours local artists

An exhibition of 50 sculptures, and lacquer, oil and canvas, and watercolour paintings are on display at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum, featuring the typical lifestyle of people in the city and central region.