Vietnamese overseas investment exceeds $187 million

Vietnamese enterprises invested nearly 184.7 million USD in overseas projects in the first five months of this year, according to the General Statistics Office.

Vietnam sees potential for organic fertilizer business

 Vietnam’s imports of organic fertiliser has surged in the past three years, reflecting increasing demand for the green product.

Water puppetry - Vietnam's unique art form

 Water puppetry - Vietnam's unique art form

Vietnam begins testing HIV through saliva

 Much like home testing kits, the oral HIV quick test method will be launched in Vietnam for the first time, said an official of the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control.

Hoa Lo prison - must-see stop on any tour of Hanoi

Hoa Lo prison - must-see stop on any tour of Hanoi

Vietnamese, Canadian PMs hold talks in Quebec

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau held talks in Quebec, Canada, on June 10 (local time), agreeing on measures to step up bilateral ties across fields.

New policy to attract more experts, scientists to work for HCM City gov’t

The People’s Committee of HCM City has approved a policy that would help attract experts and scientists, particularly in the fields of IT, biotech, logistics, nanotech, and the support industry, in the 2018-20 period.

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Chinese smartphones invade Vietnamese market

The eye-catching positions at mobile phone shops in Hanoi and HCM City are now reserved for Oppo, Huawei and Vivo products, next to the areas reserved for the bestsellers of Samsung and Apple. 

A world production center – a good choice for Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - The prospect of Vietnam becoming a new production base of the world seems to be clearer with Adidas’ predictions about the continued shift of the shoe outsourcing center from China to Vietnam.

Plastics recycling needs policy overhaul

VietNamNet Bridge - The recycling industry has developed well, but is still meeting barriers to further growth. 

What’s behind the figure of 200,000 unemployed university graduates?

There are about 200,000 unemployed workers with bachelor’s degrees, which accounts for 4 percent of the total number of jobless.

Immerse in culture of Thai ethnic minority at Mai Chau Ecolodge

About a 3 hour-drive from Hanoi, Mai Chau valley and Mai Chau Ecolodge provides visitors with insights into the culture of Thai ethnic minorities while relaxing in a tranquil atmosphere at a separate eco-tourism site.

SOEs under trade ministry to be inspected

The Government Inspectorate will carry out an inspection targeting State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in which the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) controls State capital.

Main causes of building disputes identified

The Ministry of Construction has pointed out five major causes of disputes between investors and customers at apartment buildings.

Fireworks express desire for love, friendship on Da Nang’s night sky

Teams from Portugal and Sweden treated the audience in Da Nang city with their colourful fireworks performances on the banks of the Han River on June 9 to convey the desire for love and friendship.

Then singing promoted to wider public

“Then” singing is an indispensable practice in the cultural and religious life of Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s northern mountainous provinces.

PM praises WB, IMF’s support for Vietnam’s development

The Vietnamese Government appreciates consultations of the WB and IMF on the management of the macro-economic policy in Vietnam, helping the country maintain macro-economic stability and low inflation rate.

Avian flu leaves one dead, one hospitalised in HCM City

 A 26-year-old woman in HCM City has died of the A/H1N1 flu virus, while another is in critical condition.

VASEP wants sustainable shrimp farming and export

 The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has proposed some solutions to sustainable growth of shrimp farming and export, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reports.

Which way out for Vietnam’s pepper?

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts have repeatedly warned about the falling pepper export price, which has led to a drop in export turnover, despite a rise in export volume.

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Hung King museum embodies Vietnam’s glorious history

 Part of the Hung Temple Historical Relic Complex, Hung King National Museum in Viet Tri city, boasts a unique architecture and embodies Vietnam’s glorious history. 

Migrants dream of establishing village

 VietNamNet Bridge – Half a year ago, the couple Ly Seo Xi and Trang Thi Tong moved to a temporarily iron-sheet house on barren land in which there remain tree roots.

Expressway projects are expedited

Vietnam is making moves to fast-track the appraisal of sub-projects of the eastern spur of the North-South Expressway project to facilitate the shortlisting of potential investors, scheduled to start next month.