The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Consulate General recently revealed the country’s businesses plan to invest more in Vietnam, especially in the manufacturing of electronic equipment and developing smart grid networks.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong asked the Directorate of Water Resources (DWR) to draw out a drought map for the central region during a working session with ministry-level units in Hanoi on July 22.

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) will float more than 603 million new shares, or 15 percent of its stake to the Republic of Korea’s KEB Hana Bank.

Twenty-two professional pop singers from ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will compete at the ASEAN+3 singing contest slated for July 26-29 in Ha Long, Quang Ninh.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has granted an Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) to Vietstar Airlines, allowing the carrier to begin commercial flights in the country.

The tourism industry is considered a spearhead sector, making contributions to the national economy. But, tourism growth is posing challenges to the environment, especially at popular tourist sites.

Coastal economic zones (EZs) were established with an aim to help attract more investment, but they have not brought the desired effects.

Residents in the central province of Quang Nam have expressed concern after a large area of rice was destroyed due to drought.

Farm produce businesses broaden horizons in export markets

Elderly Vietnamese to account for a quarter of the population by 2049, according to General Office for Population and Family Planning.

Khanh Hoa province, where the famous sea city of Nha Trang is located, is paying a heavy price to develop tourism.

Many shops specialising in organic pork, fresh fruits and vegetables have opened in central HCM City and neighboring areas as demand for organic products has increased in recent years.

How sweet is your tooth? In Vietnam desserts are a big, big deal. Tune in to episode 4 of Nom, nom, Vietnam to check out the tasty treats served up in Hanoi and beyond.

Luu Binh Nhuong, a National Assembly deputy, talks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper on some of the serious problems in land planning in Vietnamese cities.

Experts believe that cryptocurrency is a growing international trend which Vietnam cannot resist.

Featuring a quirky decoration, a café named ‘The Upside Down House’ in Vung Tau city, Ba Ria Vung Tau province has been luring people who love taking funny pictures.

A lot of life's little and big jobs can now be taken care of quickly with a few taps on a smartphone.

Violations in the construction of a number of hydropower plants in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have been blamed on poor management by local authorities.

Members of the European Union (EU) have expressed their belief in the positive impact that the bloc’s free trade agreement with Vietnam (EVFTA) will have on bilateral trade relations.

There are 153 areas being illegally used to store construction materials along rivers, according to a report by the Ha Noi Dyke Management and Flood and Storm Prevention Department.