Quang Ninh's unique craft: coal carving

Endowed with the biggest coal reserves in Vietnam, the northern province of Quang Ninh is also the birthplace of a unique craft – coal carving.

Travel + Leisure: Top 10 most beautiful luxury swimming pools in Vietnam

The renowned US-based travel magazine chooses the most beautiful hotel swimming pools in Vietnam for visitors to cool off in the summer.

Former Japanese leader Abe’s letter to Vietnamese Ambassador

Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who was assassinated in Japan while giving a speech outdoors last week, said that he personally respected Vietnam and had special affection for Vietnamese leaders.

VND300 trillion cash flow is stuck, key projects cannot proceed

The Resolution 54 on a special mechanism for HCM City expires at the end of 2022, but there has been no draft of a new resolution.

HCM City seeks $43 bil investment in 197 projects

HCM City is soliciting investment of VND945 trillion (US$40.9 billion) in 197 projects this year, its People’s Committee has announced.

VN collects taxes from Microsoft, TikTok, Netflix

Many major foreign network service providers such as Facebook, Microsoft, TikTok, Netflix have directly registered, declared and paid taxes online...

Vietnamese agricultural products go online

Affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, many provinces in Vietnam have paid special attention to e-commerce and have developed their own e-commerce trading floors.

Trial of HCMC fatal child abuse case to be held in public

A trial of the case of fatal abuse of an 8-year-old girl at an apartment building in HCM City’s Binh Thanh District last December will open to the public on July 21, said the municipal People's Court.

Nobel Prize laureate lights torch at int’l scientific conference in Quy Nhon

The conference which will run until July 16 attracted 73 scientists from 13 countries, including University Professor of Physics at Princeton University Duncan Haldane and University Professor at the University of Chicago, Dam Thanh Son.

Vietnam's tennis star eyes higher world ranking

Ly Hoang Nam has set up a new record in Vietnam's tennis history after placing as the world No 364 in the latest ATP ranking. But he says this is not his final goal. This year he will try to go much higher in the tough world of professional tennis.

Vingroup-affiliated stocks regain ground after rumor refuted

The VIC, VHM, VRE stocks of the Vingroup family fell sharply yesterday morning after a rumor about an overseas travel ban on Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong had been circulating on social media.

Big players boost info security vows

With digital transformation being accelerated among government agencies and the business community, domestic and international providers of information security solutions are betting on new products and plans in Vietnam.

Czech man drowns in Nghe An

A man from the Czech Republic drowned while visiting his adopted son in the central province of Nghe An's Do Luong District.

Hospitality industry grapples with labor shortage

A worker shortage in the hospitality sector spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the rush for hiring.

Kim Duyen unveils national costume for Miss Supranational 2022

Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, the Vietnamese contestant at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant, has released the outfit which she will wear in the upcoming national costume competition which is set to take place in July.

Foreign investors net buy over 1.64 trillion VND on UPCoM in first half

Foreign investors net bought 1.642 trillion VND (70.33 million USD) worth of shares on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) in the first six months of this year.

Thermal power companies face difficulties while hydropower benefits

The risk of a coal shortage and high input material prices have affected thermal power businesses, while hydropower enterprises are expected to benefit from the higher power selling prices compared to last year.

Nine face punishment for spreading false information about Vingroup Chairman

The Ministry of Public Security is investigating nine people in seven cities and provinces for spreading rumors saying Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup, a private conglomerate, had been banned from travelling abroad.

Central Retail to invest over $800 million in Vietnam in next 5 years

Thai retailer Central Retail Corporation has unveiled a five-year plan to invest more than 30 billion THB (829.34 million USD) to expand its operations in Vietnam.

Growing seafood exports pose concern

Vietnam’s seafood industry is going through bright days as exports have hit an all-time high, posing concern over a sharp fall in prices.

EU wants to import Vietnamese tropical agricultural products: EU Commissioner

The European Union (EU) wants to import tropical agricultural products from Vietnam, EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski told Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh in Hanoi on July 11.

Vietnamese leaders pay tribute to late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

The Embassy of Japan in Vietnam on July 11 opened a book of condolence for late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Pink cake – a delicacy of Binh Dinh Province

Pink cake is used as a gift during engagement and wedding ceremonies.

Vietnamese startups attract millions of US dollars

The total venture capital raised by startups in Vietnam in 2021 reached a record high of over US$ 1.5 billion, and capital continued to rise in 2022.

Vietnam to compete in four sports at 2022 World Games

Vietnam will compete in four sports at the 2022 World Games which began on July 7 in Birmingham, Alabama, the USA.