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Prime Minister’s visit to Middle East expected to attract new resources

The strengthening of relations with countries in the Middle East is expected to open up new markets and attract new resources for Vietnam’s development.

Ngu Xa bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy

Over the past 500 years, Ngũ Xã bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only one remaining family-run bronze-casting workshop.

University graduate couple succeeds raising cà cuống and making fish sauce

A couple in the central province of Hà Tĩnh is getting rich from raising waterbug, or cà cuống, and making special fish sauce.

Traditional market revives Dong Ho folk paintings

The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Bắc Ninh has restored the folk painting market at Song Hồ Ward’s Centre for the Preservation of Folk Paintings.

VietNamNet Inspiring Characters 2023: Part 2

With the motto "spreading kindness throughout the community", VietNamNet Inspiring Characters honors individuals and groups who made their mark in 2023 with humanitarian actions, thus having a positive impact on the community.

Designs from the heart

She has combined Western creativity with the traditional fabrics of ethnic minority groups in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam to make unique clothes that have conquered even the most demanding customers.

Woman pursues her dream successfully despite brittle bone disease

Nguyen Thuy Trang believes people with disabilities in general often have the strength and always want to get ahead in life and encourages them to be brave enough to step out of their comfort zone and try new things.

Female Associate Professor turns down offer in Japan to return to work in VN

Associate Professor Nguyen Phi Le is working on highly applicable research, directly solving problems that have great impacts on society such as the environment and health.

Journalist sets up wild bird preservation association, exposes traffickers

“After we fought to protect rhinos, fewer people used rhino horn, but now they eat wild birds," Do Doan Hoang, a journalist who specializes in writing about environmental issues, said.

Does Vietnam have a film industry?

A number of films hitting the screen in recent days have broken records in number of tickets sold and revenue. However, the film industry's growth remains a issue that needs discussion.

Four Vietnamese-language virtual assistants developed by tech firms

Office virtual assistants are being developed using a large, "clean" language model specifically designed for Vietnamese.

Safety key to enjoying adventure travel in Vietnam

Experts say safety issues should be prioritised so that adventurous tours are sustainable and can develop as a key tourism product in the country.

Chuong Village conical hats: symbol of Vietnamese heritage

The conical hats of Chuong Village are not only practical items but also works of art, meticulously painted and adorned with intricate patterns.

Comprehensive strategic partnership opens up new stages of VN-US cooperation

The Vietnam-US relationship has escalated from ‘former enemies’ to ‘comprehensive strategic partners’.

VietNamNet Inspiring Characters 2023 activated

With the motto "spreading kindness throughout the community", VietNamNet Inspiring Characters honors individuals and groups who made their mark in 2023 with humanitarian actions, thus having a positive impact on the community.

VN's corporate bond market recovers, issuers return

Positive signs in the corporate bond market have been seen recently. The government has paid attention to developing the market into an effective capital mobilization channel for the national economy.

Valentin Constantinescu – a Romanian with ’Vietnamese blood’

Valentin’s story with Vietnam began in 2004 after graduating from high school, as he got a scholarship to study at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Binh Thuan plans US$10 billion offshore wind power project

The world’s largest green energy group is following procedures to deploy an offshore wind power in Binh Thuan province with total investment capital of $10.5 billion. The project is expected to be completed by 2030.

Gold price fluctuations over last decade affecting borrowers

From VND34.78 million per tael in 2013, the SJC gold price has nearly reached the VND72 million per tael threshold, which means an increase of VND37.14 million after one decade.

Young engineer adds value to local natural resource

Through his start-up project, Phan Minh Tien, a young engineer in Can Gio, has proven that nipa palm trees, a natural gift for his hometown, offer great value.