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Vietnam’s cleanroom market: Potential for global leadership

Vietnam's investment in research and development (R&D) in the cleanroom sector remains low compared to global standards.

'Red supply chain' evolves beyond low price and quality perceptions

Component suppliers, mostly Taiwanese (China), are facing stiff competition from powerful mainland rivals who are no longer synonymous with low prices and low quality.

Touching story behind HCM City’s communal house and its coffin donations

Inside the ancient Phong Phu communal house, with its intact architecture, are hundreds of coffins arranged in two long rows.

Enterprises are missing out on opportunities by refusing small orders

Many small orders, suited to Vietnamese enterprises’ capability, are being turned down by local companies. Electronics manufacturers are "dreaming too big", thus missing out on opportunities.

Self-taught Vietnamese doll-maker captivates foreign collectors

Find out how a Vietnamese university student transformed his hobby of making ball-jointed dolls into a thriving business.

Village goes crackers for rice paper

About 45 kilometres north of Hanoi, Tho Ha Village in Bac Giang Province is where rice paper and rice crackers are made. These speciality products have garnered a reputation that extends from northern to southern Vietnam and even abroad.

Agritourism a new model for Mekong Delta

Farmers are encouraged to participate in tourism, contributing to the economic restructuring of agricultural life to service-oriented tourism, thereby developing the rural economy through tourism activities, and increasing the value of farm produce.

Ancient woodblock printing saved from the chop

A project aiming to revive the the art of woodblock printing has recently been launched by local artisans in collaboration with the Centre for Research, Development, and Application of Vietnamese Craft Village Products

Museums face challenges in national treasure protection

Many of the country’s national treasures, including artefacts of history, culture, and science dating back hundreds and even thousands of years, have not been looked after properly, according to museum officials and experts.

Cham Islands build unique brand from coral restoration

More than 40 coral nurseries and two restoration areas of a total 8,000sq.m have been planted to fill in the damaged coral reefs off Cham Islands, achieving a survival ratio of 80 per cent.

Gluten-free blogger shares her tips on Vietnam

After may years living in Hanoi, Klair Simpson has launched a blog highlighting Vietnamese cuisine worldwide, while also sharing valuable insights to help gluten-intolerant individuals enjoy fantastic culinary experiences.

10.5 million electric cars, 98 million electric motorbikes on roads by 2050

There are about 2.4 million cars in circulation and most of them run on gasoline, but by 2050 most vehicles will be electric, a report says.

Greenhouse-gas emissions inventory costly for farmers

If a new draft regulation is approved, as many as 4,000 pig and cow farms will have to conduct greenhouse gas emissions inventory. It is estimated that each farm will have to spend VND100-150 million a year on stocktaking.

Breakthroughs in non-cash payments, improved digital economy

With great efforts made by Hanoi’s civil servants, non-cash payment has been applied to many daily activities, including shopping and parking for bus and public services, bringing convenience to people and avoiding loss of revenue.

From Vietnam to the world: A solo traveler's 50-nation odyssey

Phan Thanh Quoc, a 32-year-old from Vietnam, shares his incredible journeys and near-death experiences from Everest to the Amazonian Anaconda.

Vietnamese smart home startup aims for global technological prominence

Driven by his unwavering belief in the potential of the smart home industry, CEO Nguyen Manh Toan set his sights on this promising domain.

A special retreat where children don’t have to recite prayers

“Summer is the time for children to rest and play, so we don’t intend to put pressure on them. They won’t be asked to sit for many hours and say their prayers,” said Thich Tam Thuan, a Buddhist nun.

The Philippine submission: Third round of note-verbal battle?

The Philippines submitted an extended continental shelf claim in the East Sea 15 years after the deadline because the government under President Jr. Marcos is shifting its policy toward greater assertiveness and transparency in the region.

Many Vietnamese films fail, some earning only US$17,000

While the first five months of the year saw the spectacular success of "Mai," "Lat Mat 7," and "Gap Lai Chi Bau," with a combined revenue of over 1,000 billion VND, Vietnamese cinemas also recorded a series of films that failed miserably.

People still reluctant to use non-cash payments because of security fears

Non-cash payments are yet to become popular in Vietnam, including in large cities, because many people are still concerned about security.