Budget collections increase, except from land and housing

The incomes from land and houses in the first two months of the year were only 47 percent of the figure of the same period last year.

Promoting family role in preserving culture of ethnic minority areas

Many ethnic minority families still preserve their cultural traditions, customs, and rituals, performing rituals on holidays, maintaining family cultural activities, so that true values, goodness and beauty are naturally transmitted.

AstraZeneca Vietnam Company and Vietnamese Ministry of Health sign MOU

Today, AstraZeneca Vietnam Company and the Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote joint programs in improving comprehensive health care for Vietnamese people.

Three bank robbers using toy gun arrested

HCMC police have arrested three men who recently attempted to rob Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) using a bogus gun.

Make-in-Vietnam smart device for sleep quality wins award

FRENZ Brainband is the first Vietnamese product to win the CES 2023 Innovation Award for the wearable category. It is seen as a breakthrough device for the global sleep and neurotechnology industry.

Explore 'the scariest mountain pass' in Vietnam

Although its total length is only 2.5km, the pass has an impressive steep slope, consisting of 15 floors with 14 bends, and is called "the scariest pass in Vietnam".

Works by late painter Nguyen Tri Minh on display in HCMC

Among the 24 paintings left by late artist Nguyen Tri Minh, "Giverny" is valued at 100,000 USD by collectors, a high price in the contemporary painting world in Vietnam.

Da Nang authorities seek solution to foreign man begging for money on streets

The authorities in Da Nang are looking for s foreign man who holds a signboard reading "I am traveling without money. Please support my trip”.

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Dak Lak province ready for 8th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival

Spanish architect reveals journey into a woman’s dreams in Hanoi

A photo exhibition themed “A journey into a woman’s dreams” by Spanish architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo opened on March 7 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi.

Vietnamese painting expected to be sold for record price in auction in France

The oil painting "Portrait of my mother” by the late veteran painter Nguyen Nam Son will be auctioned at the auction house Art Research Paris on March 30.

Vietnam thrash Indonesia 3-0 at AFC U20s Women's Asian Cup qualifiers

Vietnam handed a 3-0 defeat to Indonesia at their first match of the AFC U20s Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in the northern province of Phu Tho on March 7.

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Vietnam wins gold at Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2023

High interest rates, complex procedures affect enterprises' competitiveness

In the international market, Vietnamese enterprises are at a disadvantage because of several problems in their own home market.

Ministry plans to increase environmental protection tax on non-biodegradable packaging

Expanding the tax base and increasing environmental protection tax on non-biodegradable packaging materials would be considered with an aim to limit the use of these materials.

UN Under-Secretary-General visits Vietnam's engineering unit in Abyei

UN Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare visited Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 1 at UNISFA on March 6.

Disinformation online is appearing more frequently

Malicious information and toxic content have been appearing online at a higher frequency and in a more sophisticated manner.

Global Minimum Tax a head-scratcher for Vietnamese policymakers

As many countries plan to adopt the Global Minimum Tax Rate (GMTR) in 2024, experts are concerned that the entry into force of the rate would discourage foreign companies from locating their operations in low-tax countries.

Real estate market cools, no signs of warming up in 2023

Sellers cannot sell products and take back their investment capital; many people can't buy because of limited financial capability; and the state has failed to collect tax and land-use fees. Such is the current state of the property market.

Vietnam ranks 3rd among Laos’ markets

Vietnam ranked third among Laos’ export markets in January with a total value amounting to about 65 million USD.

Nam O fish salad, a must-try dish of Da Nang

Visitors can tour the beautiful land and experience the dish at Nam O Village, which is located near the Cu De River outfall of Lien Chieu District, only 15km from the central city.

Ministry denies stopping VND 110 trillion credit package

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh told VietNamNet that the VND110 trillion credit package is awaiting the government’s decision, and that the Ministry of Construction (MOC) has not received any report about the stopping of the package.

Fares for cable-car services slashed, tourists flock to Cam Mountain

The number of visitors to Cam Mountain in the southern province of An Giang soared after the price of cable car tickets was reduced.

Associations propose halving car registration fee

Associations have proposed the central Government halve the registration fee for locally assembled or manufactured cars during the first half of the year to boost market demand.

HCM City food festival to be held next month

HCM City will hold a food festival next month, which is expected to attract the participation of 40 tourist service providers, including five-star hotels.