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Vietnam tries to protect sea turtles, the ‘ocean envoys’

Sea turtles lay about 100 eggs a few times each year, but the survival rate of the species is approximately 1 out of 1,000.

Land accumulation essential to apply innovation in agriculture

Across Vietnam, there are 76 million small and scattered farming land lots. Their spread out and small nature slow the application of technology, stop companies from investing in agriculture and hinder 

The village that really suits you

Men’s Health magazine once famously wrote: “Dress like you’ve made something of yourself, even if you haven’t.” And they were not wrong.

More overtime, less happiness?

The average working day for bank worker Pham Hong Nhung in Hanoi normally starts at 7am and ends at around 8pm.

Improving frameworks in order to reach the Industry 4.0 peak

New disruptive technologies associated with Industry 4.0 are changing how companies do business, and so finding a mechanism to adapt these new technologies to modern development needs is imperative. 

Apple turns green light on for resellers to cut iPhone prices

The selling price of officially distributed iPhone 11 6GB quoted by authorized resellers is just VND600,000 higher than unofficially distributed products.

Taking meditation to focus better at work: noted architect

VTN Architects was recently handed two prizes at the Dezeen Awards 2019. Le Huong chats with owner Vo Trong Nghia about the prizes and his passions, and on winning the Architect of the Year title.

Student enlivens traditional theatre figures

Nguyen Duc Huy has his own way of arousing interest in Vietnamese hát bội (classical opera) – painting hát bội characters in a chibi style.

The first time: Korean company acquires local pharmaceutical

JW Pharmaceutical Corporation acquired Euvipharm, becoming the first Korean company to take over a Vietnamese pharmaceutical company and operate it directly.

Vietnamese student punished for offending Korean idols

A male student was recently asked to engage in self-criticism before the entire school because he defamed BTS, the South Korean music band.

Images of Vingroup smart home devices appear online

Images of Vsmart smart home devices went viral after Vingroup announced that it would begin manufacturing smart TVs, air-conditioning, and smart fridges.

Thousands of bonsai go on show at Asia-Pacific Exhibition

Thousands of bonsai and natural stone art works created by both local and foreign artisans are being showcased at the Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition which is currently underway at the Suoi Tien Amusement Park in HCM City.

Discovering stunning water lilies of Yen stream

Water lilies can be spotted entering full bloom throughout Yen stream during autumn in the Perfume Pagoda complex, creating breathtaking scenery for visitors to enjoy.

Da Nang trees trimmed during storm season

Many trees in the central city of Danang have been trimmed to help ensure safety during the storm season.

Household businesses to be regulated: NA deputies

A number of National Assembly (NA) deputies agreed household businesses should be subject to the amended Law on Enterprises yesterday.

Fire risks in apartment building underground parking fears

Underground parking spaces at apartment blocks in Hanoi are facing serious fire risks as it is also where electric boxes and gas pipelines are stored.

 

Defence Minister attends ADMM Retreat, ADMM Plus in Bangkok

Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich on November 16 join the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the sixth ADMM Plus that are taking place in Bangkok, Thailand from November 16-19.

Vietnamese Talent Awards honour innovation

A speech-to-text software application with accuracy of up to 93.6 percent was honoured on November 15 as the winner of the Vietnamese Talent Awards 2019 IT category.

Jewellery maker PNJ signs deal with Walt Disney to use its images

Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC has announced a tie-up with Walt Disney, one of the world’s largest media and entertainment companies, which gives it the right to use that company’s images.

“Moscow Days in Hanoi” event promises various activities

Hanoi and Moscow have joined hands to organise “Moscow Days in Hanoi”, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 1.