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Telcos told to stop 2G, help subscribers shift to 4G service

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked telecom carriers to prevent use of 2G phones without a certificate of conformity and help subscribers shift to higher-tech phones.

V-League: Leading in fans, lagging in quality

The V-League 2023/24 season has been rated as the most exciting league in Southeast Asia, based on the average number of spectators attending the matches. However, the reality behind the numbers paints a different picture.

Tan Cuong tea cultivation a living heritage

The tea cultivation and processing method in Tan Cuong dates back to the early 1900s. The wonderful taste of Tan Cuong tea is sure to please even the pickiest tea connoisseurs.

As biggest supplier, VN controls coffee, pepper prices in global market

Vietnam is No 1 in the world in both output and export of coffee and pepper.

Ethnic herbal medicines bring prosperity

Ba Vì District is home to the Dao ethnic minority group, who are renowned for their traditional herbal medicines that have been widely used and proven effective in treating various illnesses.

US$1.96billion proposed for 7 transportation projects linking HCMC and Long An

The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed nearly 48,000 billion VND ($1.96 billion) for seven transportation projects aimed at reducing congestion and promoting socio-economic development between Ho Chi Minh City and Long An province.

Vietnam’s AI Readiness Index higher than world average

IBM Vietnam Pham Thi Thu Diep says that Vietnam needs to set up an AI (artificial intelligence) legal and regulatory framework.

Ancient town eyes global innovation network

The ancient town of Hoi An has plenty of innovative creations including of community lifestyle, crafts, architecture, fine arts, environment protection, heritage preservation, cuisine, music and cinematography.

Trinh Van Quyet's path from a billionaire to defendant in court

By ballooning Faros’s capital by VND4.3 trillion and artificially pushing up the ROS share price, Trinh Van Quyet became the richest billionaire on the stock market, and his wife was once listed among the top 10 billionaires.

Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 to charm spectators in early October

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 is due to run from October 4 to October 6 at the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center in the capital, according to details provided by the Hanoi People's Committee.

Used cars unsold, awaiting push from market for new cars

Buying and selling in the used car market have been interrupted amid information about a possible government decision on vehicle registration tax cuts, commencing on August 1, applied to domestically assembled cars.

Around 8% of Vietnam’s population have accounts for securities trading

Domestic individual investors hold more than 7.98 million accounts for securities trading as of the end of June, or 8% of Vietnam’s population, according to statistics supplied by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.

The commune where local people wear black blouses, gather hair into a bun

Located at the eastern foot of Nua Mountain in Vung Tau City in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, Long Son Big House is well known for the images of people with bare feet and hair buns, wearing black ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouses).

Culture & Business Forum scheduled for November

The 4th Culture & Business Forum (CBF), spotlighting business operations in a multicultural environment, is set to take place in Hanoi on November 10, heard a press conference on the annual event on July 8.

Vietnam’s police rescue trafficked victims sold to Cambodia

Dong Nai Police, joining forces with Bac Giang Police, have rescued two trafficking victims who were going through Dong Nai province on their way to Cambodia.

Ministry to release final draft circular on stock market upgrades

The Ministry of Finance is set to announce the final draft of a circular related to the upgrade of Vietnam's stock market and operate the Korea Exchange (KRX) system this week.

Vietnam affirms itself on tourism map

Vietnam’s tourism has experienced strong developments over the past years, affirming its new position on the global tourism map with high-class products and top-rated attractions.

Vietnam becomes most favourable destination for Koreans in summer

Vietnam has surpassed Japan to top the list of favourable foreign destinations of Korean tourists, according to the travel trend analysis for the third quarter of 2024, which was released by Kyowon Tour Travel Easy on July 8.

Ministry offers two scenarios for economic growth in H2

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has provided updates for economic growth scenarios in the second half of this year, in which the Vietnamese economy could beat forecasts and expand at 7% for the full year.

Woman admits to poisoning family members with cyanide for insurance money

In a shocking turn of events, a woman in Dong Nai province has confessed to using cyanide to murder her husband and two nieces, allegedly to settle personal scores and collect insurance money.