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Thac Ba Lake, home of 1,300 islands

Referring to Thac Ba Lake, people immediately think of the first hydroelectric project in Vietnam. Besides the charming landscape, Thac Ba Lake is also home to many ethnic groups such as Kinh, Tay, Nung, Mong, Dao, Phu La, Cao Lan...

Vietnam Airlines proposes solutions for recovery

Vietnam Airlines JSC has just sent a document to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) explaining measures and a roadmap to remove it from the list of stocks trading under supervision.

Vietnam has 100,000 rooftop solar power projects

Power demand in Vietnam has increased by 10% per annum, which has required the country to use clean energy technologies, including rooftop solar power, to maintain high economic growth.

Vietnam to have at least three int’l-standard maritime economic centres: Ministry

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has sent a document to the PM asking for approval of a project to develop maritime clusters associated with building strong maritime economic centres until 2030.

National Assembly deputies warn about medical equipment procurement

Hospitals are not procuring equipment for fear they may violate the law.

Reform needed to support oil and gas industry: experts

Experts have raised strong support for a comprehensive reform for the draft revised Petroleum Law that will help further develop the country’s oil and gas industry.

Management of gold market heats up National Assembly session

The controversy about gold market management appears to be coming to an end.

Vietnamese chess whizz records draw at Prague Masters 2022

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem (Vietnam) has maintained his top position following a draw against David Anton (Spain) in their fifth match on June 13 as part of the Prague Masters 2022 taking place in the Czech Republic.

Toyota wants to expand dealers network in Vietnam

Toyota Motor Corporation hopes to expand its dealers network in Vietnam to provide local consumers with quality products and services, said Hiroyuki Ueda, president of Toyota Motor Vietnam.

Vietnam to welcome debut flight of luxury travelers from RoK

A first charter flight is set to arrive at Van Don International Airport in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on July 1, bringing luxury travelers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to the locality.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai to issue nearly 162 million shares

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company (HAG) has approved a plan to issue nearly 162 million shares to increase its working capital and pay for its bonds that fall due.

The US$1 billion Lego project and the FDI "filter"

The issuance of an investment certificate to Lego's ‘green’ project may open a new chapter in attracting foreign investment in Vietnam.

USAID launches Species Conservation Fund in Việt Nam

The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) Biodiversity Conservation Activity has launched a $1.4 million Species Conservation Fund (SCF) in Vietnam.

Ministry proposes further tax cut to cool down rising petrol prices

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has put forward a proposal to impose a maximum reduction to the environmental protection tax placed on fuel products in an attempt to curb retail petrol and oil prices that have kept rising over the past months.

HSBC lowers Vietnam’s inflation forecast to 3.5 percent

HSBC has lowered its forecast on Vietnam’s inflation rate in 2022 to 3.5% from its earlier prediction of 3.7% due to the stable domestic food price, according to a report released on June 14.

Pharmaceutical industry less affected in pandemic

While most manufacturing and trading industries faced difficulties due to rising input prices, the pharmaceutical industry has been less affected.

Pickled olives, anyone?

The white olive, or ca na in Vietnamese, is a popular fruit in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long, especially during the flooding season. In fact, ca na mixed with chili, salt and sugar is a favorite snack for most locals.

Vietnam ranks 89th in cost of living index rankings

Vietnam jumped six notches to 89th in the cost of living index rankings for 2022 with 37.48 points, as compiled by Numbeo.

High-speed boat service between HCMC and Mekong Delta likely in Q3

A new high-speed boat service linking HCMC and the Mekong Delta provinces of Tien Giang and Ben Tre is expected to be launched in the next quarter to promote local tourism, according to the HCMC transport authority’s plan.

Corals die en masse under the sea of Hon Mun

Hundreds of square meters of rare coral on the seabed of Hon Mun in Nha Trang Bay (Khanh Hoa province) have died with no known cause.