The equitisation of SOEs is still slow, failing to reach the rate of progress as directed by the Prime Minister, Deputy Minister of Finance Vu Thi Mai said at the Government’s regular press briefing in Hanoi on May 4.

The construction of the Ho Chi Minh Trail over the Truong Son Mountain Range and its important role in the resistance war are being reflected at an exhibition which opened in Hanoi on April 3.

Vietnam and the Czech Republic on May 3 signed a document on the ratification and implementation of the agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons between the two countries.

The National Payment Corporation of Viet Nam (NAPAS) has announced a fee reduction for its local switching system services with an aim to encourage banks replacing their current magnetic strip ATM cards with chip cards ahead of schedule.

Vietnam is now considering the manufacturing industry as a key pillar for growth.

Viet Nam could enjoy an additional US$162 billion to GDP in the next 20 years if the country succeeds in its digital transformation, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang.

January-April total retail value grows at highest rate since 2015

Competitive labour costs and preferential policies will continue to help Viet Nam become an ideal destination for investors in the garment and textile sector.

The first female Vietnamese footballer competing abroad, Tran Hong Nhung, will have a chance to win the Thai national championship.

The Promotion Fund of Vietnamese Football Talents Academy will send four athletes to Spain to train at the International Football for Friendship Academy in Madrid.

A group of architects and cultural experts have signed a petition sent to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and chairman of Nam Dinh Province’s People’s Committee to stop the renovation of Bui Chu Church.

Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam will undergo a major renovation and restoration. Built in the 11th century, it now becomes one of the country’s top destinations, rich with history and culture.

The private sector plays a crucial role in the national economy and should be given impetus to develop. 

Despite one of the world’s highest economic growth, broad-based macroeconomic stability, and advanced IT infrastructure, Vietnam is still dogging behind many Southeast Asian nations in developing a large startup community.

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the global economy is entering a period of growth mainly based on technology and innovation.

Bach Ma National Park in Thua Thien Hue has proved a popular destination among visitors due to its spectacularly stunning views and natural landscapes that can be enjoyed from the peak of Bach Ma mountain.

Located in the central province of Thanh Hoa, Lam Kinh Citadel, a special national relic, quietly reflects on its existence of almost six centuries.

Bui Hai Hung, PhD, who has resigned from his post at Google DeepMind to be the head of VinAI Research, said that he was returning to Vietnam to “struggle, not to retire”.

Nguyen Thanh Nhan, deputy director of Ha Noi Department of Labour and Social Affairs, speaks to the newspaper Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) on the need to have high quality workforce.

From high up in the sky, the spectacular beaches of Quy Nhon appear charming with natural scenery and crystal-blue water.