Teachers’ deviant behaviors, PhD dissertation on badminton stir up academic world

Students returned to school after the April-May holiday and within three days, a number of controversies erupted.

More than a means of living

My Thien Pottery Village in Chau O Town of the central province of Quang Ngai used to be busy with over 40 households earning a living from pottery.

Exploring ancient coral reefs in Rai Cave

Located in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district of Ninh Thuan province, Hang Rai (Cave of Otters) attracts great interest from visitors thanks to its ancient coral reefs that were created by geological tectonics millions of years ago.

US committed to helping Vietnam realise its COP26 goals: Ambassador Knapper

The US is a solid, and committed partner to helping Vietnam realise its ambitious COP26 goals, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper said in an interview with VNA ahead of Prime Minister Pham Chinh’s trip to the US.

Vietnam’s labor productivity and the role of SOEs

The question for Vietnam is how to become a high-income economy while increasing productivity and protecting its resources.

Transparency needed in trading by securities companies

Many individual investors lost their money when the stock market dropped sharply in April this year. This has led to an analysis of the workings of securities companies, and ways to bring about more transparency in their dealings.

Vietnamese gov’t borrows VND54 trillion from Jan-Apr

The Government’s debt totaled VND54 trillion in the first four months of the year.

VND20 trillion tax payments for local cars proposed for delay

The Ministry of Finance has proposed the Government delay special consumption tax (SCT) payments totaling more than VND20 trillion for domestically manufactured and assembled cars in June, July, August and September 2022.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 9

Crude oil output exceeds target by 23 percent in four months

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 9

SEA Games 31: Numerous special events, tours in Hanoi to promote tourism

First AI training, research centre opened in Central Highlands

The first AI training, research centre in the Tay Nguyen Central Highlands has been opened at the Da Lat University in Lam Dong province.

Foreign capital returns to Vietnam's stock market in 2022: SSI

The stability of the VND-USD exchange rate helped Vietnam attract substantial attention from investors in the region, such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Homes grow more unaffordable

Home prices are increasing while many residents continue to earn a modest income, making it tougher to own a home.

The risk of falling in the middle-income trap

In a recent report of the World Bank (WB), Vietnam was among the economies that the institution sharply reduced its growth forecast indicators.

HCM City transport department announces key traffic projects for 2022

The HCM City Department of Transport has announced it would undertake 29 key traffic projects this year at a cost of VND234.2 trillion (US$10.53 billion).

VN contestant crowned Mrs United Nations 2022 in India

Vietnamese born Nguyen Nhu Quynh, 32, has beaten 39 contestants from other countries and territories worldwide to take home her first-place crown of the Mrs United Nations 2022 that concluded in New Delhi, India, on May 7.

Rare cold air wave in 40 years to hit North Vietnam this week

Northern provinces of Vietnam are expected to endure a cold air wave in May – a weather phenomenon rarely seen in the past 40 years.

Agriculture sector witnesses larg trade surplus in Q1

Vietnam enjoyed the largest trade surplus ever, about US$4 billion, in the first four months of this year, 3.2 times higher than the previous year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

American artist archives fond memories of Vietnam in book, paintings

Captivated by Vietnamese culture, landscape, and people, Charles Daniel Hambleton, a native of northern Virginia in the US, has been living in Vietnam since 2011.

Banks plan to increase charter capital to US$2.8 billion in 2022

The capitalisation of Vietnam’s banking sector is expected to increase by nearly 2.8 billion USD this year.

VN textile and garment sector makes eco-friendly moves

Vietnamese textile and garment businesses are making a green push with research and development of eco-friendly materials and technologies to adapt to global sustainable fashion trends.

Tax system reform strategy to 2030 approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has approved reforms to the tax system.

Nha Trang’s steamed sticky rice with braised anchovies offers a unique taste of the sea

Nha Trang is not just well known for its beautiful beaches and natural landscapes, but also many tasty dishes such as ‘xoi’ (steamed sticky rice) with braised anchovies, locally referred to as ‘xoi ca com’.

AI, Big Data help businesses target neighborhood markets

Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI) are now considered the ‘trump cards’ in business competition.

Centuries-old ancient trees survive in Mekong Delta

In the yards of ancient communal houses in the Mekong River Delta, there are giant trees of 100 years old or more that have a very special story.