Unbound: Hanoi bookbinder fuses art and craft

A passion to preserve the craft of bookbinding is what drives Tran Trung Hieu, who creates unique handmade books imprinted with his considerable talent.

Finance ministry proposes further lowering MFN tariff on gasoline

The Ministry of Finance again proposed the Government lower the MFN tariff on unleaded gasoline to 10% from 20%, instead of 12% as earlier suggested, apart from efforts to cut the environmental protection tax on fuels to the floor level.

Mission accomplished for Field hospitals in HCM City

Hospitals, which used to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic during the fourth wave, have returned to normal activities.

Fighter Duy Nhat reaches World Games semi-finals

Vietnamese fighter Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat progressed to the semi-finals of the ongoing World Games which is being held in Birmingham in the United States.

Two former major generals of Coast Guard sentenced to 27 years in prison

Two former major generals of the Coast Guard High Command on July 15 were sentenced jail terms of 27 years in total for “receiving bribes” in a case of smuggling 200 million litres of RON 95 petrol worth around 2.8 trillion VND (130 million USD)

Vietnamese beauty runner-up at Miss Supranational

Vietnam's Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen took second runner-up in the Miss Supranational 2022 final on July 15.

The paradoxes of growth

The high economic growth rate and the prosperity of a number of business fields in H1 demonstrates the judiciousness of the decisions to change the country's Covid-19 prevention and control strategy.

Localities urged to develop data sharing mechanism

Cities and provinces across Vietnam will need to develop a database system and data sharing mechanism among State management agencies to develop e-government as part of an effort to become smart cities, experts said.

Champa house awakens ancient culture

Kiều Maily made a life in HCM City as a broadcaster and writer, but ancient Hoi An City became a favourite destination for her to promote the traditional culture of Cham people.

Blockchain industry faces talent shortage

A lack of human resources in the booming blockchain industry is one of the biggest problems in developing blockchain projects in the country.

VN stock market's outlook still bright in second half of 2022

The Vietnamese stock market witnessed a strong correction recently, mainly due to international macroeconomic factors, including global soaring inflation and the US Federal Reverse rate hikes.

Exportation through e-commerce on the rise

Vietnamese businesses have been enjoying breakthrough growth thanks to exportation through e-commerce exports.

Domestic gold price VND20 million per tael more expensive than global one

While the price of SJC gold on July 15 is more than VND20 million per tael (1.2 ounces) higher than the global gold price, other 9999-gold rings are currently VND15-16 million per tael lower than that of SJC gold bars which are also 9999 gold.

CIEM provides two scenarios for Vietnam’s economic growth this year

Vietnam’s economic growth this year can reach up to 6.9% in the best-case scenario, the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) announced during a workshop on July 15 to launch a report on Vietnam’s economy in the first half of 2022.

Dao Hong Lan becomes Vietnam's new health minister

Dao Hong Lan, who was formerly Secretary of Bac Ninh Party Committee, was officially appointed as acting health minister on July 15.

Biggest supermoon of 2022 observed in Vietnam

Vietnamese astronomy lovers had the opportunity to see a big and brilliant supermoon last night and early this morning.

Cafe chain serves up opportunity for the deaf

Kymviet cafe provides a new and heart-warming experience as diners, served by a team of deaf people, can order using sign language.

Real estate market 'gloomy', brokers leaving

Tran Van Tung, a real estate broker, has not closed any sale over the last three months, but still has to pay for travel, phone calls and ads.

Vietnam faces problems in developing power sources

The eighth power development plan (PDP VIII) shows concerns about the development of new electricity sources by 2030.

Book fair promotes reading habit among children

The third HCM City Book Fair for Children to promote the habit of reading among children and teenagers has opened on July 15 at the HCM City Book Pedestrian Street.

Vietnam enhances international cooperation in science, technology, innovation

A delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) paid a working visit to France and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland from July 7 to 14 to promote cooperation

Quyet Chien into quarterfinal stage of World Games

The nation’s star cueist Tran Quyet Chien enjoyed a stellar victory over Javier Teran of Ecuador in the opening match of three-cushion billiards at the ongoing World Games being held in Birmingham in the United States.

Gov’t wants to take back land from long-stalled projects

The Government has taken a slew of measures to handle long-stalled projects, including asking cities and provinces to take back land from these projects.

All Vietnamese students win medals at Int’l Mathematical Olympiad 2022

Six members of the Vietnamese team participating in the 63rd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2022 brought home medals, including two golds, two silvers, and two bronzes,

EU always places importance on Vietnam's role and position

The EU maintains its view on the importance of the country’s role and position, viewing the nation as an important partner of the bloc in the region, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said.