What is the status of Vietnam’s tourism industry?

Many Vietnamese believe that the country is bad at developing tourism, and that the number of tourists and revenue from the tourism industry are low compared with the country’s potential. But others disagree with this view.

Rooftop solar power systems should be allowed in industrial zones: experts

The viewpoint of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) that there is no need to encourage rooftop solar power systems in production workshops in industrial zones has led to confusion and disagreement.

15 businesses, called 'cash kings', have $18 billion in coffers

Fifteen companies are reported having $18 billion in cash, and seven of them have more than $1 billion each.

Street vendors and Vietnam's world-famous dish

Nam Dinh beef pho is available on many alleys and corners across the country. Overseas Vietnamese, who have lived away from the motherland for many decades, often order a bowl of pho as soon as they return to Vietnam.

The color of prosperity in H’mong villages

The H’mong people have two forms of farming: slash-and-burn and wet rice farming.

Rice exporters told to sell soon, chances won’t last forever

The global rice price has soared, but the upward trend is not expected to last a long time. Rice experts have been urged to take advantage of the opportunity to boost exports.

Coal-fired thermopower generates 50% of output, reservoir water level still low

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has reported that electricity from coal-fired power plants has accounted for 50 percent of the total output of the entire system.

VN could become center for AI if it prepares well: expert

The CEO and CTO of IBM Vietnam, Pham Thi Thu Diep, believes that Vietnam has opportunities in the fast-developing artificial intelligence (AI) field.

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Vietnam-Australia Digital Forum 2923: Making Vietnamese digital enterprises go global

Sedge mats of Dinh Yen, a national traditional heritage

Established nearly a century ago, the village is now a magnet for tourists, drawing in a plethora of visitors on an annual basis.

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Vietnam, RoK promote digital technology cooperation

Hanoi’s specialty for food lovers

The Muscovy duck deep-fried with garlic, a dish celebrated for its delicious taste and tantalizing aroma, has carved its own niche in Hanoi’s culinary map.

When will Vietnam have a ginseng association?

The establishment of a ginseng association would benefit ginseng farmers, and more importantly, create favorable conditions to develop production of Vietnam ginseng.

Close watch urged on global market developments

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged a close watch to be kept on global market developments to raise solutions for domestic price management.

VN’s auto industry needs deeper involvement in global supply: experts

Vietnamese enterprises in the auto industry are not deeply involved in the global supply chain.

Merging of Hoan Kiem District feared to destroy history

Despite its historical significance, the existence of Hoàn Kiếm district itself is recently being questioned. Many experts voiced their opinion on the matter, with most of them against the merger.

Gmobile subscribers complain about lack of phone signal

A high number of Gmobile subscribers have complained that their accounts have been inactive for many months because of no phone signals and that there has been no explanation from the telecom carrier.

Businesses benefit from tourism recovery, but risks remain

The strong recovery of tourism has helped businesses in the industry prosper. However, risks such as economic recession, high interest rates and interest expenses still affect corporate profits.

Classic operetta The Merry Widow to premiere in HCM City

A special adaptation of the classic operetta Die Lustige Witweer (The Merry Widow), composed by Franz Lehár to libretto by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein, will premiere at the HCM City Opera House on August 12 and 13.

TikTok yet to fully clarify its violations in Vietnam

Vietnam has not been unable to announce the results of its inspection of TikTok’s operations in the country as the Chinese owned short-form video platform has yet to fully clarify its violations.

Quang Liem enters third round of 2023 FIDE World Cup in Azerbaijan

Vietnam’s No. 1 chess player Le Quang Liem has cruised into the third round of the 2023 FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, after clinching an overwhelming victory over Ivan Ivanisevic (Serbia) in a tiebreak on August 4 evening (local time).

Park Hang-seo International Football Academy inaugurated in Vietnam

An international football academy named after coach Park Hang-seo has been inaugurated in Hanoi recently in order to seek and nurture young hopefuls for Vietnamese football.

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attends external policy forum in Jakarta

The Vietnamese top legislator held that in the 21st century, security and prosperous development of Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean have an decisive influence to the security and prosperity of all countries and the globe.

Economic growth target kept unchanged for 2023: PM

The Government will not change the growth target of 6.5% for 2023 and strive to reach an economic expansion of about 9% in the rest of the year, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a cabinet meeting in Hanoi on August 5.

Vietnam wins “Best support actress” at AIFFA 2023

Vietnamese actress Kim B of Dem toi ruc ro (The Brilliant Darkness) won the title "Best support actress” at the ASEAN International Films Festival & Awards (AIFFA 2023) that took place from August 2-4 in Kuching island, Sarawak, Malaysia.