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Cajuput tree trellises used to grow pepper in Kien Giang

Farmers in Kien Giang Province’s Go Quao District are using environmentally-friendly cajuput trees as trellises instead of concrete or wooden pillars to grow pepper plants.

Action, comedy most popular Vietnamese cinema genres

Fifty-seven percent of Vietnamese citizens favor action movies while 54 percent are fond of comedy, a recent survey shows.

Top 20 contestants chosen for Model Kid Vietnam 2019

The top 20 candidates aged 5 to 13 have been selected to compete in the semifinal round in Model Kid Viet Nam 2019 which will air on VTV9 Television Channel since July 14.

Fascinating mural paintings adorn Hue village

Ngu My Thanh village located in Quang Loi commune of Quang Dien district in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has been attracting an increasing number of tourists in recent times due to its unique murals and 3D paintings.

Startups having a hard time accessing capital

Vietnam has about 3,000 innovative startup businesses or startups. However, not many startups are successful in calling for investment. It is estimated that less than one-third of enterprises have acc

Tech-based taxis need roof light boxes: Transport ministry

Transport Minister Nguyen Van The has sent a draft decree on business conditions for road transportation businesses to the PM for the ninth time, insisting that the installation of roof light boxes for tech-based ride-hailing vehicles is necessary.

New law strengthens tax collection from social network providers

The revised Law on Tax Management, passed by the National Assembly, sets out regulations to collect taxes from Google, YouTube, Facebook and the like from July 1 next year, even if they do not open representative offices in Vietnam.

 

Beauty of the lotus featured through contemporary paintings

The beauty of the lotus is vividly depicted through more than 50 contemporary paintings which are on display at P.I Gallery in Hanoi from June 15 to 23.

 

Growing Chinese investment in Vietnam: time to worry?

Chinese companies are accelerating investment in Vietnam – but some local businesses are voicing concerns.

 

Keeping an eye on air quality

One Vietnamese startup is set to launch a solution that monitors air quality in the workplace or wherever people gather.

VN telco newcomers eking out share

New entrants will face certain obstacles given the changes in Vietnam's telecoms market, though interest from foreign investors remains.

Will virtual stores become popular in Vietnam?

The first virtual store has opened in Vietnam, giving more choices to shoppers. However, it is still unclear if it will become a new trend.

 

More streets assigned for odd or even dates parking

The central city of Da Nang has allocated 14 streets where parking is only allowed on odd or even dates in the downtown districts of Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, Cam Le, Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son.

Vietnam will import LNG

Vietnam's gas supply is forecast to fall short of demand between 2017 and 2035, therefore, which makes it necessary to develop new gas sources, build infrastructure to develop marginal gas fields or even import liquefied natural gas (LNG).

 

Vietnamese players win big at ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championship

The standard chess category at the ongoing ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championship saw many of the nation’s players dominate, as they claimed 31 golds, 17 silvers, and 14 bronzes.

 

Finnish and Italian teams display spectacular fireworks at 2019 Da Nang Festival

The teams from Finland and Italy lit up the night with fireworks during the 2019 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) which was held on the banks of the Han river over the weekend.

Designer Hoai Nam represents Vietnam at ASEAN Week 2019

Vietnamese designer Hoai Nam was able to use the platform of the ASEAN Fashion Festival, which is running as part of ASEAN Week 2019, to unveil his latest collection with the theme of a "Flower dream" in Seoul.

Biodegradable bags in Vietnam and barriers

Among more than 500 businesses producing plastic bags in Vietnam, only about 30 have environmental-friendly certificates issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

 

VN commercial banks looking to list

Unlisted local commercial banks must consider a raft of matters if they are to list by 2020 under the latest government scheme.

 

Rampant underground water usage blamed for HCM City subsidence

HCM City has called on residents to stop using underground water and seal the wells due to serious subsidence in the city.