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On solid ground

 Real estate continues to exhibit stability and strong performance is seen in all sectors.

Vietnam warned it may lose market share in pepper

Vietnam is in the peak harvest season for the 2018 pepper crop, but sharp price falls and market problems all signal a challenging year for the pepper industry.

Doctors quietly fight rare diseases

They are pioneers in studying rare diseases and disseminating knowledge in the community. They do not work for money and have no interest in receiving honors.

HCMC to raise environmental protection fee against strong opposition

The HCMC Department of Natural Resources and Environment plans to raise the environmental protection fee on industrial waste, but some experts disagree about the plan.  

Why do state officials want professorships: ‘greed for fame’

Le Thanh Van, National Assembly Deputy and member of the NA’s Finance & Budget Committee, said that state officials’ ‘demand for professorships’ exists because the title brings big benefits.

Wood stove of the Tay in Binh Lieu

 The wood stove has an important position in the life and culture of the Vietnamese people as it provides light, cooks food, and warms up the house.

Growth momentum forged by regional linkages

As one of the seven breakthrough initiatives that HCMC has put forward for the 2015-2020 period, regional connectivity was effectively established and has gradually moved to the stage of synchronising infrastructure.

Ban flower brightens Hanoi streets

As the weather has warmed, Ban flowers have blossomed along Hanoi streets. Their beauty inspires many visitors to take photos.

Industrial property: Stronger ties between local and foreign corporations

 2017  has been another remarkable year in the manufacturing and industrial sector and 2018 will continue to see high demand for industrial and logistics properties with strong investments from operators, occupiers, and owners.

Festival honors steamed sticky rice tradition in Phu Gia

 Every year on the 8th day of the first lunar month, Phu Gia villagers organize a festival to honor steamed sticky rice.

Everyday toil of Vietnamese women

Let’s take a look at amazing photos showing the simple beauty of Vietnamese women who toil all day in age old ways to earn a living.

Ancient Sapa roses on show in Hanoi

Visitors are lining up to view the stunning ancient Sapa roses at the Bulgaria Rose Festival being held in Hanoi from March 8-11.

French artists to perform in town on Int’l Francophone Day

 The French Institute in HCM City will organize a one-night music concert on March 13 to mark International Francophone Day (March 20) in Vietnam, with French artists attending.

63% of local firms expect positive impact from CPTPP

 63% of businesses in Vietnam believe the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) signed on March 8 will have a positive impact on their operations, according to HSBC’s comprehensive survey of global businesses.

Real estate firms ready to face tightened lending requirements

 Real estate firms need to scale up efforts to cope with more stringent lending requirements from banks from this year as well as the upcoming influx of new supply.

Fresh impetus for economic growth in 2018

 2017 was a successful year for Vietnam boasting many new economic records with GDP rising to 6.81% in 2017 - the highest figure the country has recorded over the past ten years.

Sua flowers brighten Hanoi's streets

 The beautiful streets of Hanoi can be seen under the white blossoms of sua (Dalbergia Tonkinensis Prain) trees.

Danang to host Vietnam - Korea Friendship Marathon Championship 2018

 Vietnam - Korea Friendship Marathon Championship 2018 is scheduled for April 13-15 at Bien Dong Park in Danang.

Francophone Film Festival to be held in Vietnam

 Vietnamese film lovers will have the chance to enjoy cinema works by the Francophone community at a film festival to be held in Vietnam from March 17 to April 1.

Hanoi metro’s subway station design on display for public consultation

 Hanoi authorities have opened an exhibition for the model of an underground station near Hoan Kiem Lake to collect suggestions from the public for a final plan.