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Films that lack a ‘Vietnamese soul’

A remake can often succeed because the original product was good.

Vietnam's foreign reserves to return to US$100-billion mark by year-end

During the first 10 months of 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) was forced to sell an estimated 20% of total foreign exchange reserves to stabilize the exchange rate.

Gold bar-shaped watermelon pairs fetch US$64

Watermelons in the shapes of gold bars favored by residents in Ho Chi Minh City fetched VND1.5 million (US$64) a pair.

Trade possibilities restored as China softens restrictions

It is anticipated that reopening of China’s border could somewhat alleviate Vietnam’s sluggish import and export positions.

Industrial property taking spotlight

The industrial real estate segment wants to be a bright spot for the country in 2023, and the prospects are there for new funding from neighbouring countries if Vietnam can utilise its advantages to the fullest.

The most common types of scams on Vietnam’s cyberspace

The Ministry of Information and Communications’ (MIC) Authority of Information Security (AIS) has named three major categories of scams, including 16 of the most common scams that occur on Vietnam’s cybersecurity.

Data flow advances head wish list for year of the database

Domestic and international businesses in Vietnam are expected to enjoy more favourable data sharing and integration in 2023, as the country plans to make new moves to promote data flows and facilitate business.

The glass noodles village on the Nhue River

On the peaceful banks of the Nhue River lies the picturesque Cu Da ancient village, which is famous for brick houses with traditional architecture and for making glass noodles.

Vietnam competes to lure Chinese travelers

Vietnam needs to make efforts to change the perception of the country as a low-cost destination and lure more upscale Chinese tourists.

Agencies urged to set standards for EV charging stations

Electric vehicle manufacturers need to spend big money on developing infrastructure items, including parking lots, charging poles and electricity sources. But the standards and regulations for charging stations in Vietnam have not been set.

Bonsai rental services more popular this Tet

Bonsai rental services have become more popular this Tet Lunar New Year in HCM City.

Votive paper burnt on Hanoi streets on Kitchen Gods’ Day

It is common to see votive paper burnt on many streets in Hanoi on Kitchen Gods' Day on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month.

ILO applauds Vietnamese efforts to mitigate negative impacts of COVID-19

Director of the ILO Country Office for Vietnam, remarked that the Vietnamese Government has made significant efforts to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic within its national resources and context.

PM wants 3,000 kms of expressway completed by 2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told the Ministry of Transport to complete the construction of 3,000 kilometers of expressway by 2025.

Hue celebrates Tet with re-enactment of royal style pole ceremony

The Hue Monuments Conservation Center hosted a ceremony on January 14 at Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) in the central province of Thue Thien-Hue as part of efforts to re-create a traditional Tet with a royal style pole ceremony.

Worship of Kitchen Gods - beautiful custom of Tet

Worshipping “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) is a long-standing custom of great significance as it symbolises the farewell to all bad things of the old year to help people relaxedly enter a new year of peace and happiness.

Gov’t asks for focus on digital finance, digital economy this year

The Vietnamese Government has asked ministries and localities to focus on promoting the development of digital finance and digital economy in 2023.

Unique Vietnamese Tet traditions

Vietnamese people believe that Tet marks the beginning of a new year, a holiday of hope and belief in new and good things and a farewell to the old.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 14

Vietnamese booths launched in French supermarkets

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 14

Da Nang looks to expand cooperation with RoK