Foreign travel among Vietnamese on the rise

In recent years, the demand for travelling abroad among Vietnamese people has increased dramatically. Surveys on Vietnamese tourism trends indicate that foreign travel is becoming more and more popular.

Ministry tightens supervision to avoid trade sanctions

Sectors which have seen high growth in the past few years such as wooden furniture, garments and textiles, seafood and steel are being placed under special supervision to avoid having high tariffs and trade sanctions imposed by other nations.

Modern Hanoi sky view

After 20 years since being awarded the title 'City for Peace', Hanoi has constantly made efforts to become a modern city imbued with a rich national identity, preserving the title awarded by UNESCO.

Red ink still dominates at State-owned enterprises in Vietnam

At the Viet Nam Industrial Construction Corporation (Vinaincon)’s annual general meeting this year a report from its supervisory board said the company achieved only 77.5 per cent of its revenue target in 2018.

Controversial VN movie grabs another int’l award

The Vietnamese movie Vợ Ba (The Third Wife) bagged another international award by winning the Special Mention at the Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival (BAFF) 2019.

Are casinos no longer attractive?

Experts say that casinos are no longer attractive to foreign investors but appear to be a promising field for Vietnamese enterprises.

Banh xeo

It may well be a dish more associated with the south of Vietnam, but fear not, this crispy pancake is available countrywide.

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Stakeholders urged to consult arbitrators in PPP project disputes

Central Highlands forests still ‘bleeding’

Several deforestation cases have occurred in the Central Highlands since the beginning of the 2018-2019 dry season

Costumes of Mong women in Ha Giang

Language, writing, and costumes are important identifications to differentiate Vietnam’s ethnic groups.

 

EVFTA – a chance for both sides

Last weekend marked a milestone for Vietnam`s trade relations when the long-awaited deal was signed.

VN economy to rely on strength of private corporations

The confidence of Vietnam's economy is increasingly being placed in private corporations.

Young architect promotes traditional carpentry craft

As a villager in Chang Son, which is famous for carpentry craft, Nguyen Huy Khiem has worked to uphold the time-honoured value of Vietnamese traditional architecture in modern life.

 

Works of local photographers among the top 50 at AGORA Images

Four pieces by Vietnamese photographers have been named among the top 50 best photos which will enter the final round of the ‘Work’ category of the ongoing AGORA Images photo contest.

Listed businesses may struggle to meet EVFTA standards

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has risen since the ratification of the EU-Viet Nam trade agreement on the back of listed firms whose exports would be boosted by the deal.

 

Folk paintings revived through discarded cloth

Disabled young people in Hanoi are using discarded cloth to recreate folk paintings at the Van Phuc Silk Village.

 

Cultural centre on Hoan Kiem Lake illegally leased for business

Hanoi authorities have expressed concern over the illegal lease of Ho Guom Information and Culture Centre located by Hoan Kiem Lake.

 

Thousands of people hit by dengue fever outbreak

A dengue fever outbreak has been reported across Vietnam with 71,000 infected patients and six fatalities so far this year.

 

Nguyen and Duy enter second round of U18 ITF Junior Circuit

Tat Thai Nguyen and Tu Le Khanh Duy booked tickets to compete in the second round of the U18 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior Circuit – Group 4 Tournament at Phu Tho Tennis Club, in HCM City on Monday.

First international violin competition to be held in Vietnam

The Viet Nam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music will be held from August 3 to 11, the country's first international competition for violin and chamber music.

GrabFood may be disadvantaged by high commission rates

In case GrabFood continues to charge 20-25 per cent commission for local vendors, it may lose ground to Go-Viet and Now.

Vietnamese brands try to milk markets across globe

Vietnamese businesses are further participating in the global value chain and reaching out to the world market.

Hanoi to spend over $5.3 mln on poverty reduction

Authorities of Hanoi have decided to earmark over $5.3 million each year for promoting sustainable poverty reduction in the locality, towards having no poor households by the end of this year.

Listed companies may find EVFTA rules tough, say securities firms

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has risen since the ratification of the EU-Vietnam trade agreement on the back of listed firms whose exports would be boosted by the deal.

Vietnam, Laos review crime fight

The Vietnamese and Lao ministries of public security held the 10th conference in Vientiane on July 9 to review their joint work against crimes.