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Apple posts modest profit in Vietnam despite earning huge revenue

Although iPhone retains its charm by the classy design, the sales of the US’s brand seems to slow down in the face of South Korea’s Samsung and China’s emerging Huawei Android smartphones which are less pricey but packed with breakthrough features.

What is ASEAN’s role in settling East Sea disputes?

ASEAN must actively respond to its members’ calls on the East Sea issues.

Unlawful unilateral activities in East Sea worrisome: Vietnam PM

Unlawful behaviors in the sea require ASEAN`s better role in dealing with.

Vietnamese talented pianist applies teaching method in US

Immersed in the American and European piano teaching traditions, the talented Vietnamese also conducted a thorough research on the Vietnamese piano teaching method.

Ke Mon jewelry making village in Hue Imperial City

Ke Mon Village which is located about 40km northeast of Hue is home to some of the most esteemed silversmiths and goldsmiths in Vietnam.

HCM City to issue regulation on common-use databases

A regulation on HCM City’s common-use databases is expected to be issued in the third quarter of this year, Nguyen Thien Nhan, secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, said at a conference to review the past 18 months of project implementation.

Youth Theatre to host Hanoi Dance Fest 2019

Vietnamese and international dancers will perform in the Hanoi Dance Fest 2019 on June 28 and 30.

Artworks made from used plastic warn of environmental damage

 A group of young artists from a social enterprise in Hanoi have brought new life to tens of thousands of used plastic items and transformed them into impressive artworks which are on display at an ongoing exhibition in the capital.

Mekong Delta faces severe climate risks

Nguyen Huu Thien, talks to the newspaper Thanh Niên (Young People) on the eco-system in the Mekong Delta and threats from climate change.

Will Vietnam become a new global factory?

Some have opined that spurred by the Sino-American trade war, Vietnam is likely to become a new world’s factory in place of China. Nevertheless, it is the quality of that factory which counts, argue many economists.

Risks are high

In the context of a tense global trade war, while a new wave of investment inflow into Vietnam has yet to unleash, risks facing Vietnamese enterprises as well as the entire economy have surfaced.

Google smart-speaker sales spike after Vietnamese language included

The shops selling Google Home Mini and Home Hub confirm that the demand for the products has increased by 3-4 times after it began supporting Vietnamese language.

HCMC installs surveillance cameras in many public sites

A slew of surveillance cameras have been installed in front of headquarters of HCMC’s and districts’ People's Committees, the U.S. and Chinese consulates general, and parks in HCMC as a result of the 18-month implementation of a smart city project.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on June 24-30

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Gongs and drums of the Co Tu

Gongs and drums are the most popular musical instruments of the Co Tu in Tay Giang district, Quang Nam province. They are used in community events.

Lacquer exhibition held in Hanoi

Cuci Art Studio in Hanoi will hold an exhibition titled “The Lacquer Story: Dialogue Cua Vong” featuring lacquer works by eight artists, including 12 paintings, two installations, and one performance.

Opposition to Laos’ hydropower projects makes no difference: experts

Despite the opposition of the Mekong River Commission and its arm in Vietnam, Laos has built hydropower plants along the Mekong River, so experts at a conference in Tien Giang last week pondered whether it is necessary to raise their protests again.

Next steps for the consumer market

Consumer spending is set to soar on the back of the country’s booming economy, which continues to grow at a speedy pace.

Singapore’s Lee says his remarks not meant to hurt Vietnam

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said his remarks on the 1979-1980 war involving Vietnam and Cambodia were not meant to hurt Vietnam.

Vietnam’s wood exports to U.S. at risk due to trade tensions

Vietnam’s wood and wooden product exports to the United States may be subject to higher import duties due to a surge in export revenues and China’s foreign direct investment in the local industry, experts said at a recent seminar in Hanoi.