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Continuing to provide advantages for US investors

As the United States and Vietnam celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations, the partnership between the two is arguably at its strongest level, with growing trade and investment ties.

Fears for future of special needs school in central Vietnam

The founder of a charity in Vietnam who was awarded one of the UK’s highest honours for her work with disabled children fears the doors to her school may soon close forever.

Teacher faces hardship at school in remote area

Every day, pre-school teacher Le Thi Loan, gets up early, cleans her classroom and arranges the tables and chairs. She then tends to the flowers in the garden and welcomes the students.

Illegal dumping in public still plagues Hanoi

Littering in public areas has been a problem for many years in big cities and Hanoi is no exception.

Stunning cherry blossoms in Sapa

Japanese cherry blossoms at Sapa Town near Mount Fansipan are currently blooming, creating a picturesque scenery.

The turning points in the lives of Vietnamese billionaires

Once dreaming of becoming a university lecturer, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao finally became a businesswoman and billionaire. Others became billionaires though they did not complete or even attend university.

Vietnam needs focus on quality cocoa: experts

Vietnam needs policies encouraging the development of cocoa trees with a focus on productivity and quality instead of output for the sustainable development of the cocoa industry.

Budget rise to cushion country’s growth hopes

With an expected economic growth rate of 2-3 per cent this year, the National Assembly has decided on a rise in budget deficit in order to ensure state budget spending, amid enterprise revenues being hit by the health crisis.

Vietnam bond market posts strongest growth among emerging East Asia in 9 months

This growth was supported by expansion in both the government and corporate bond segments, stated the ADB.

Overseas Vietnamese: Inseparable part of Vietnam

Immigrants have sent roughly US$75 billion in remittances to the country in the past five years.

Digital technology applied to all fields in smart cities

Smart City Summit 2020, the fourth conference discussing the development of smart urban areas, was held several days ago with 1,000 participants on online platforms from 27 points throughout the country.

Vietnam among most resilient economies in Covid-19

Vietnam is listed among only five countries on the rankings that are expected to enjoy economic growth in 2020.

Tight control of debt safeguarding finances

Vietnam has continued to bring public debt under its control, thus ensuring financial security for the country.

VN automobile industry: new circumstances offer opportunity

Vietnam now has a new opportunity to develop its automobile industry. If the chance is missed, the country will become an automobile import market.

International financing key to develop Vietnam's power sector

Vietnam needs US$150 billion to invest in power projects in the next 10 years, equal to half the country’s current gross domestic product (GDP), which raises demand for international financing.

Dong Thap Museum receives large artefact donation

More than 500 artefacts and antiques have been presented to Dong Thap Museum in the southern province of Dong Thap by Nguyen Ngoc An, a collector from the central province of Binh Thuan.

Experts upbeat about VN’s post-pandemic economic recovery, urging firms to focus on new trends

Experts are upbeat about Vietnam’s post-pandemic economy, urging enterprises to grasp opportunities arising from new trends, such as digital transformation, energy infrastructure development

Vietnam promotes preservation of wetland protected areas

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and the UNDP organised the closing workshop of the project titled "Conservation of Critical Wetland Protected Areas and Linked Landscapes" in Hanoi on November 26.

Nearly 300 million liters of unknown origin alcohol threaten consumers’ health

Each year, from 230-280 million liters of homemade (or handmade) alcohol are marketed. No quality announcement, no origin, no stamps, and with no labels, this alcohol is potentially harmful to the health of consumers.

Pensions too low, hundreds of thousands of retired workers struggle

About 400,000 people who retired before 1993 are paid pensions that are far below the regional minimum wage. Most of them struggle with their lives, especially if they are very old and have many diseases.