Phu Quoc: VN’s gem shines as the world’s second most attractive destination

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam's emerging travel gem, has recently been recognized as the second most captivating island in the world, just behind the Maldives, according to Travel+Leisure's 2024 rankings.

Experience the best of Da Nang’s nightlife at Da Nang Downtown

Da Nang Downtown, the city's newly rebranded ‘entertainment district’, has quickly become the go-to destination for experiencing the vibrant nightlife of Da Nang.

Ca Mau crabs, a delicacy from the southern land

One of Ca Mau’s most notable marshland delicacies is the crabs. The season lasts from the end of sixth lunar month until the end of the seventh lunar month, which crabs are sold at very low prices in Ca Mau.

Vietnamese students win 271 medals in the last 50 years competing at IMOs

The 271 medals won by 288 students at IMOs (International Mathematics Olympiad) over the last 50 years shows the high capacity of Vietnamese students. Around 94 percent of Vietnamese IMO attendees have won medals.

Vietnamese circus looks forward to new stature

The era of single-act circus performances is over, with acrobats showing off multiple skills at the National Circus Talent competition.

Vietnam kicks off plan to produce 50,000 semiconductor engineers

Close and effective cooperation among the government, schools and businesses is believed to be the key factor to ensure the feasibility of the plan on producing 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030.

Digital technology paves way for VN products to enter Chinese market

Many Vietnam busineses that want to sell products to China, with more than one billion consumers, need guidance on how to enter the market.

Vietnam makes strides in immigration services

The department processed visa applications for 1.7 million foreigners, issuing nearly 1.5 million e-visas.

China's export requirements - difficult to enter, easy to be weeded out

One enterprise has complained that it had to wait too long to get a code to export sliced cassava to China, and others say that Vietnam packaging codes have been suspended. But this could be different if Vietnam applied digital technology.

Singaporean investors keen on Vietnamese M&A market

Singaporean financiers continue to eye the nation’s merger and acquisition (M&A) deals across multiple fields, ranging from renewable energy to real estate, according to industry insiders.

Growing demand for Chinese-speaking talent amid increased investment from China

Vietnam’s labour market is experiencing a rising demand for Chinese-speaking professionals, according to a recent report by Navigos Search, the country’s premier executive search firm.

Da Nang’s My Khe beach named among 50 best beaches in the world

UK-based daily newspaper The Daily Telegraph recently selected its Top 50 greatest beaches in the world, including My Khe beach and Non Nuoc beach in central coastal city of Da Nang.

Taxpayers in HCM City face delays in personal income tax refunds

Numerous taxpayers in HCM City are encountering delays in receiving personal income tax refunds due to the intricate procedures involved, analysts said.

Tuition exemption for five-year-old pre-schoolers - a humane policy

The policy of waiving tuition fees for five year olds has alleviated the financial burden on families and created opportunities for all children to attend school.

Vietnamese artist transforms watch faces into miniature artworks

In a unique fusion of art and precision, Vietnamese artist Vo My Linh has carved a niche for herself by painting miniature masterpieces on watch faces.

Special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages could double by 2030: MoF

Representatives from businesses and governmental agencies voiced their concerns over the new draft law on Vietnam’s special consumption tax during a workshop organised by VCCI and the Vietnam Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Association (VBA).

Fruit, vegetable exports up sharply in seven months

The strong growth in exports during the first seven months of this year showed that the quality of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables has been improved to meet the export markets’ requirements.

Non-market economy status: 'opportunities amid danger'

The US Department of Commerce's decision to continue classifying Vietnam as a non-market economy was disappointing news. However, this gives Vietnam the chance to accelerate reform towards a market economy.

Automation expert aims to globalize Vietnamese ginseng

With an automated approach to ginseng production, Professor Dr. Dinh Van Hien has set a mission to not only make ginseng accessible to all Vietnamese people, including the poor, but also to introduce Vietnamese branded ginseng to the global market.

FPT shares make breakthrough, 'Vin-family' shares cool down

Cash flow was still weak last week, but the recovery of key stocks, including FPT, where Truong Gia Binh is president, and commercial banks, helped the VN-Index increase sharply.

Love beyond borders: Chinese engineer marries quadriplegic Vietnamese woman

Once hesitant to believe in the love of a Chinese engineer, Le Pham Hoai Thu Thuy now experiences daily care and meticulous attention from her husband after a year of living together.

The secret of a Saigon-Style banh mi shop in Hong Kong

Two Saigonese women have brought their hometown's authentic banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) to Hong Kong, determined to maintain the original flavor and not alter it to suit local tastes.

NA Standing Committee begins law-building session

According to NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, the NA has so far completed 131 legislative tasks, equivalent to 83.97 per cent of the workload.

Unique clothing of the Red Dao women

Women of the Red Dao ethnic group in northern Cao Bang province wear indigo clothes adorned with colorful embroidered images.

New law to untie the hands of State-invested enterprises

The draft Law on Management and Investment of State Capital at Enterprises is expected to solve current problems, thereby helping state-owned enterprises develop.