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Miss Vietnam shares bond with Miss Thailand at Miss Grand International

As the Miss Grand International competition heats up, Que Anh shared her admiration for her Thai roommate, highlighting the camaraderie and competitive spirit that defines this year’s pageant.

New tax proposals to help Vietnam meet national anti-tobacco goals by 2030

WHO experts urge Vietnam to adopt an aggressive tax policy on tobacco, suggesting that higher rates will contribute to both public health goals and increased tax revenue.

Economy needs to accelerate before taking off: economist

An airplane needs to perform a run-up and then accelerate to be able to take off on just one kilometer of a runway, or it will fall into a hole. For an economy, the hole is the middle-income trap.

Standardising regulations for green buildings

Although Vietnam is gradually establishing standards for green materials, there is currently a lack of specific regulations for assessing and managing the quality of these materials.

Multi-billion dollar tech firm rises to big success after failure

Persistent and disciplined, FPT has become a Vietnamese enterprise valued at billions of dollars, confidently standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's powers with its intelligence and technology.

VN needs to diversify supply chains for sustainable growth

The diversification of global supply chains is creating significant opportunities for Vietnam to engage more deeply in international production networks.

Hue couple spends VND3 billion to build tombs for themselves

The news about a couple in Hue City building luxurious tombs for themselves has raised curiosity and attracted visitors to the city.

MPI proposes turning HCM City into international financial hub

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has unveiled a draft proposal to develop HCM City, Vietnam's largest economic hub, into an international financial centre.

People in Hanoi allowed to buy social housing in HCM City: ministry

Citizens satisfying all the requirements as stipulated by the laws are eligible to buy social housing, regardless of where they are from, according to Vuong Duy Dung, deputy director of the Housing and Real Estate Market Management Department.

State bank to inspect banks, gold trading enterprises

The inspection is part of the efforts to narrow the gap between international and domestic gold prices.

Private school teachers in Hanoi earn VND15-42 million a month

As many as 2,875 private schools were operating by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, accounting for 20.6 percent of total schools, with 330,000 students. Twenty-five percent of students following higher education are from private schools.

VN needs to engage more with the global energy chain

Vietnam needs to take more drastic action to accelerate energy transition and engage with the global energy chain, moving towards carbon neutrality, a conference held by Business Forum magazine heard on Thursday.

Corporate bond market yet to recover as new barriers appear

The National Assembly's Economics Committee has said that the liquidity of the bond market has improved significantly, but challenges still exist.

Revising Electricity Law to create a legal framework for developing energy

Having been in effect for nearly 20 years, with four previous amendments, the law still faces challenges that the current provisions have yet to fully address.

Central province withdraws mat weaving certificate from 500 year old village

The central provincial people’s committee has withdrawn a craft village recognition certificate for the An Phước mat weaving village in Duy Xuyên District, as the village failed to keep to standards.

Labour market expects positive growth as year ends, but hurdles lie ahead

The number of employed workers is on the rise, but the labour market growth is not sustainable, due to a significant proportion of informal employment and unstable jobs.

Vietnam sets sights on billion-dollar companies with strategic policy framework

To elevate Vietnamese businesses to international success, policies focusing on innovation, global competitiveness, and long-term support are critical.

Vietnam among Top 5 of AFC women’s club competition mid-season 2024/25 rankings

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the AFC women’s club competition mid-season 2024/25 rankings, with Vietnam being placed in fourth position.

Five national intangible cultural heritages recognised in culinary category

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recognised ‘Pho’ Nam Dinh (Nam Dinh-style noodle soup) and my Quang (Quang Nam-style noodle soup) as national intangible cultural heritage for their historical, cultural and communal significance.

A veterinarian in Central Highlands with a deep connection&duty to wild animals

For 13 years, veterinarian Phan Đắc Mậu Đại in the Central Highlands has roamed through villages, circuses and zoos persuading organisations and individuals to transfer or sell animals that need better care.