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Vietnam’s fruit exporters prosper

This week, Vietnam exported 2 tons of star apples to the US for the first time. This marked a positive growth of Vietnam’s fruit sector in expanding its export market.

FLC Group Chairman becomes richest man in stock market 2017

The Chairman of FLC Group Trinh Van Quyet became the richest man working the stock market in 2017 at the end of trading on December 29.

Vietnam deepens foreign relations in 2007

Vietnam’s external activities in 2017 enabled it to integrate into the world more extensively and raise its international status. Vietnam has strengthened and deepened its relationships with its key partners. 

Girl, boy bands make waves

Girl and boy bands in HCM City have taken the music industry by storm in recent years and have become new icons for young audiences. Thu Anh reports.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 31/12

 PM asks Mekong Delta to develop smart, sustainable agriculture, Japanese firms seek partners in Dong Nai province, Dong Thap, Champasak agree on multi-sector cooperation, Draft Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units discussed

Ninh Thuan a renewable energy hub

 Officials say Ninh Thuan Province’s plan to become a national renewable energy hub is a sound one that will positively impact its socioeconomic progress.

Program welcomes back Overseas Vietnamese for Tet

The 2018 Homeland Spring program will be held at the Vietnam National Conventional Centre in Hanoi on February 7, 2018 as an event to welcome back Overseas Vietnamese for Tet (lunar New Year) festival.

Car price war to break out from January 1, 2018

Car dealers and buyers are ‘holding their breath’ before January 1, 2018, when car prices are expected to see big fluctuations.

Each Vietnamese person spends US$56 yearly on medicine

 The yearly spend of each Vietnamese person on pharmaceuticals is US$56 and the figure will continue to rise to US$85 by 2020 and then US$163 over the next five years, according to the Assessment Report Vietnam Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Report).

Over 11,000 stomach cancer-related deaths recorded in Vietnam annually

Annually, Vietnam reports over 15,000 fresh stomach cancer cases including 11,000 deaths, announced at a scientific seminar lately held in Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital.

Unique water puppetry form returns to prime time

Founded in the 11th century under Ly Dynasty, Dong Ngu Village’s unique form of water puppetry continues to draw crowds today, with unparalleled mystery, mastery and commitment from its performers.

Foreign firms taking control of Vietnamese M&A market

Out of 19 sectors invested in by foreign firms, processing and manufacturing made up the highest proportion, with $186.1 billion of registered capital.

Inside the store of Hanoi's last moon-cake mold maker

 Mr. Pham Van Quang, 62, is one of the last moon-cake mold makers in Hanoi. He has pursued the job for nearly four decades.

The charming steamed sticky rice in Phu Thuong

 Reputation of the steamed sticky rice sellers from Phu Thuong village on the sidewalks, alleyways has come into the hearts of many Hanoians` generations.

Finance Ministry vows to tighten management of cross-border services

Under a proposal by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the payment for cross-border services will be made through the national payment portal NAPAS, a unit belonging to the State Bank. 

Former soldiers succeed in business

 Founded right after the national reunification day of April 30, 1975, An Khe Cooperative of Rattan and Bamboo products is considered the oldest of its kind in Da Nang city.

New bio-based waste treatment developed by Vietnamese scientists

 An agricultural waste treatment that uses bioproducts has been developed by scientists from the Centre of New Material and the Hanoi Gardening Association. 

Rice powder figurine making in Xuan La village

 Xuan La village in Phu Xuyen district, Hanoi, has long been famous for making To He, a traditional toy made of rice powder. This is the only village in Vietnam that makes the toy figurines.

Vietnam's brighter FDI attraction prospects for 2018

 In 2017, Vietnam saw soaring foreign investment capital inflows totalling at $35.6 billion, up 44.2 per cent compared to 2016.

Running strong on self-belief, determination

 VietNamNet Bridge – Braving all weather conditions, difficulties and risks, 39-year-old Nguyen Trung Kien has won his compatriots’ admiration, running nearly 1,800km from Hanoi to HCM City in 26 days,