Measures taken to develop Mong people’s flax products

Lung Tam commune in Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province is located in a small valley surrounded by rocks on four sides. Lung Tam commune is at the foot of the mountains, next to the Mien River.

How should Vietnam deal with a ‘lost decade’?

The World Bank has warned that the 2021-2030 period could be the "lost decade’" of the global economy. What will Vietnam choose to do in such a condition?

Key takeaways from PAPI 2022

PAPI 2022 shows people’s optimism about the economy despite the lingering concerns over the protracted impact of Covid-19.

Ministry bumps into difficulty as investment in roads still prevails

The Ministry bumped into difficulties in restructuring the transport market share when investment in roads still prevails.

FDI in Vietnam

Improving the business environment and planning land use for industrial production are needed to attract foreign capital.

Many foreign couples come to Vietnam for IVF treatment

For years, numerous foreign couples have travelled to Vietnam not for leisurely purposes but rather for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures.

High expectations from foreign commitments to Vietnamese market

Many foreign funds are evaluating Vietnam as an attractive investment destination in the Asia-Pacific region thanks to its improved investment climate, accelerated digital transformation, and a young, skilled workforce.

Lesser-known ‘treasures’ in the largest Dien pomelo hub in Hanoi

Located by the romantic Nhue River, through centuries of development and modernization, Phu Dien Village retains its priceless cultural and historical values.

Vietnam named among Top 5 most attractive destinations in Asia

Vietnam has been named among the Top 5 most attractive destinations in Asia, reported renowned Canadian travel site The Travel.

Vietnam faces shortage of IT workforce

The shortfall comes from mismatching programmer skills and business needs.

At least a million social houses to be built by 2030

Under a new initiative approved by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, at least one million homes will be built for low-income and industrial park workers by 2030.

Bright spots amid dreary picture

Listed companies are entering the peak season when their business results for the first quarter of 2023 will be made public.

VN budget spending in 2022 accounts for 3.6 percent of GDP

The Finance Ministry reported to the National Assembly that the state budget expense in 2022 was VND342.6 trillion, making up 3.6 percent of the national GDP. This is a drop of VND61.7 trillion compared to estimation of 4.3 percent of GDP.

Vietnamese tourists flock to Cambodia ahead of SEA Games

Recent days has seen passengers travelling from Vietnam to Cambodia by air increase dramatically ahead of SEA Games 32, according to Tran Minh Hoan, branch manager of Vietnam Airlines in Cambodia.

Four coronavirus deaths reported on May 2

Four COVID-19 patients have died of the coronavirus and underlying illnesses in Vietnam during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said in its coronavirus update on May 2.

Plan approved to realise net-zero emissions goal by 2050

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a plan on solutions to realise Vietnam’s commitment to cutting emissions to net zero by 2050 announced at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in the UK in 2021.

Vietnam, Cambodia have fastest port turnaround times in ASEAN: WB

Container shipping in Vietnam and Cambodia had the fastest port turnaround times in ASEAN in June 2022 with both countries scoring an average of 0.9 days, according to a World Bank (WB) report.

HCM City faces highest UV level of 9.8

Ho Chi Minh City reached its highest levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a scale of 9.8 on May 2 to become the hottest day of the year so far.

Vietnam team enter 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship finals

Vietnam’s Sport Center I on May 1 beat China’s Liaoning Donhua in 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship semifinals, entering the final match against Thailand’s team on May 2 evening.

SEA Games 32: Vietnam bag first gold medal

Female chess players Pham Thanh Phuong Thao and Ton Nu Hong An brought first gold medal to Vietnam at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) after topping the Ouk Chaktrang women's doubles event on May 2.

Police raid several garages modifying vehicles for street racers in HCMC

On May 2, the Road and Railway Traffic Police Department (PC08) of Ho Chi Minh City's Police announced that they had conducted a large-scale inspection to handle a series of garages that have modified vehicles for "street racers" in the area.

Vietnam with 32 members to join flag-raising ceremony of SEA Games in Cambodia

32 members of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation were assigned to join a flag-raising ceremony of SEA Games 32 on the morning of May 3.

VN exporters of garments, seafood face competition from developing countries

Vietnamese producers now feel more pressure as more developing countries have joined the contingent of exporters, especially in labor-intensive industries.

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