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Vietnamese woodworking firms increase investment in technology, machinery

Nguyen Phuong, sales director of Minh Thanh Co., Ltd, said his company plans to invest more than 50 billion VND (2.15 million USD) in a production chain for bedroom and living room furniture.

Vietnam attends 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum

A high-ranking military delegation of Vietnam is taking part in the 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum that opened in Beijing on October 21.

Hanoi ceremony to hand over offerings from Thai King

A Kathina (robe offering) ceremony was jointly hosted by the Thai Embassy in Vietnam, the Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) at Hoang An pagoda in Hanoi on October 21.

Da Lat to host Flower Festival 2019 in December

The 8th Da Lat Flower Festival will take place from December 20 to 24 in Da Lat and Bao Loc cities, the Lam Dong province People’s Committee has announced.

Regulatory void makes it difficult for Vietnam's start-ups to access capital

In the absence of suitable legal framework, Vietnamese start-ups are struggling to secure much-needed capital while investment funds have difficulties navigating the country’s numerous regulatory barriers, said fund managers and policy researchers.

Vietnam win first match of AFF Futsal Championship

Vietnam defeated Australia 2-0 in the opening match of the AFF Futsal Championship in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21.

Vietnamese PM arrives in Tokyo for Japanese emperor’s coronation ceremony

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo on October 22 morning, beginning a trip to attend the coronation ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito.

Vietnamese National Assembly deputies debate Securities Law today

National Assembly (NA) deputies will have a plenary discussion on October 22 focusing on the draft revised Securities Law as part of their ongoing eighth session.

Early weather warning helps society develop

Professor Tran Hong Thai, deputy general director of Vietnam’s General Department of Meteorology, talks to Natural Resources and Environment online newspaper about Vietnam’s resolve to develop a safe society in the context of climate change.

Asia-Link Sketchwalk Hanoi – a destination for artists

Vietnamese architect Pham Thanh Son has found a convenient position to work on his sketching of an ancient house on Hang Ruoi Street.

Domestic chicken industry faces stiff competition from imports

The Vietnam Poultry Livestock Association, which met late last week, expressed its concern about the massive imports of chicken, saying that it will kill the domestic husbandry industry.

Still difficult for foreigners to buy housing in Vietnam

Many foreigners are keen to buy high-end apartments in Vietnam but the process is anything but straightforward.

Vietnamese PhD's smart earphone new product in his startup

The newearphone is a wireless smart device that can track brain waves, facial muscles and eye movement, thereby helping regulate and improve the quality of sleep.

Local social networks hoping to gain popularity

The race among Vietnamese social networks is starting to become exciting but much needs to be done for them to develop.

Vietnamese food: Tapioca dumplings

It took a while to catch on, but after two years of perseverance one dumpling vendor finally brought a taste of the central region to Vietnam’s capital city. 

AI drives urban management future

The fast growth of Vietnam’s economy has seen an increase of the urban population, posing significant challenges to the country’s major cities, particularly in terms of transport and urban planning management.

Giant pumpkins prepared for Halloween

A man in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong’s Dalat City has received lots of orders for giant pumpkins for Halloween.

Circus performances brighten up Hanoi's pedestrian street

Nearly 200 artists from international and Vietnamese circus troupes have performed many unique circus acts as meaningful gifts on the weekends for locals and visitors.

Nipping crises in the bud

Local beverage brands need to take consumer feedback on board to avoid any fallout from product crises.

"The best day" of poor women in the capital city’s boarding hamlet

Elderly women who are living in a boarding hamlet at the foot of Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi have to earn their living through a variety of jobs such as selling water, scrap dealing, picking up trash, and porter.