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Phu Quoc pursues special development strategy

Phu Quoc has been one of the growth pillars in Kien Giang province and the Mekong River Delta, leading the region in socio-economic development.

Street cleaners inspire student to choose major at top-tier US university

Vo Nguyen Gia Minh, a 12th grader in Hanoi, has decided to study environmental science, hoping that she will be able to help Vietnam become greener.

Crime-scene examiners – who are they?

In many cases, scene examiners are always the first officers on the scene, and often witness the most horrible and heart-breaking scenes. However, they have to overcome their emotions and work hard to closely examine all the evidence.

Vietnamese ‘big bosses’ plan power transfer to daughters

Many first-generation businessmen are thinking of transferring their properties to their children. Many of the heirs are women.

Da Nang needs new development planning policies

The Prime Minister has released Decision 1287 approving the Da Nang development plan by 2030, with great ambitions.

Hair-raising artworks a cut above the rest

There are many different types of materials that artists use to create their masterpieces, but one hairstylist’s work is a cut above the rest.

Bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive

Local artisans are working to develop ecotourism and sustainable crafts in Hội An Ancient Town.

The volunteers who spend their own money to ‘enrich the ocean’

Diving in the deep sea sometimes for eight hours a day, Le Chien and other members of a volunteer group are "repairing and enriching" the ocean.

Da Nang: determining the right path for development

The targets set in Da Nang's development planning are ambitious compared with the city’s current socio-economic development.

Two-lane highways and the problem of resource allocation

Just within one week, the Prime Minister twice directed to upgrade highways under operation that receive investment in phases.

Vietnam is 'open country' in terms of digital institutions

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung affirmed that Vietnam is a country open in building an institutional regime which always listens attentively to businesses’ voice, especially foreign invested enterprises (FIEs).

Net zero: opportunities will be missed if we are one step late

Net zero, in the past, just meant practicing thrift to reduce production costs, but now, it is a must, according to Ngo Hoang Ho from NOK, an enterprise pioneering green transition in Dong Nai.

Vietnam needs to improve R&D for economic growth

Vietnam must pay more attention to R&D (research and development) capability to sustain economic growth, experts say.

R&D: breakthrough reshuffle is needed

Vietnam needs major reform in three pillars – finance, institution and talent -- to quickly build R&D capability and to become a prosperous country.

‘Net zero’ emissions is a must: Dong Nai Party Committee Secretary

Referring to plans to obtain net-zero emissions, Dong Nai Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Hong Linh has told provincial agencies: “Do it, don’t be afraid of making mistakes. We are doing a good deed."

Vietnam’s economy at turning point, 'breakthrough' expected

Economists believe that the most difficult period of Vietnam’s economy is over and now is the time to grasp opportunities to make a breakthrough.

Coffee price at all-time high, exporters incur losses

Coffee prices have soared, causing some exporters of Vietnamese coffee beans to cancel contracts previously signed with partners.

Vietnamese farmers go green, circular economy takes shape

Vietnamese farmers understand that green agriculture and sustainable farming is a must to maintain their presence in the world market.

Vietnamese chemist’s journey: from academic excellence to national dedication

At the pinnacle of her career, with 15 patents in the field of materials processing for a major steel group, she decisively returned to Việt Nam.

Amazing memories for world-record holder Trinh

Dang Ngoc Phuong Trinh has recently received a certificate from the World Record Union recognizing Trinh as the first person in the world to memorize 618 random images in five minutes, 71 pictures more than the previous record.