Automation may be good for business and Vietnam’s economy but it comes with a human cost.

Mr. Ngo Trung Dung, Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Insurance Association, discusses the present and future of Vietnam’s insurance market with VET.

 Hot-air balloon rides have been launched in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, for tourists to admire the stunning view of the coastal port city from above.

 Quang Binh People’s Committee, on May 5, issued a document agreeing on the trial of motorbike tours through the province for Lao and Thai visitors, starting from Cha Lo International Border Gate in Minh Hoa district.

 Being well-known as a grave statue–carving artisan and wooden statue–maker, artisan A Doan has greatly contributed to preserving this unique art, promoting the culture of the Central Highlands.

 Environmental pollution is a concerning issue and seeking measures to cope with the issue is an urgent matter in the upcoming time.

 Associated Press (AP) photographer Nick Ut presented his iconic photo 'Napalm Girl' to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum on May 6.

 Collector Dinh Cong Tuong received a certificate recognizing his largest collection of ceramic antiques in Indochina.

 Vietnam Helicopter Corporation on Friday organized a flight to test the landing field on the top of Times Square Building.

 Major subsidiaries of the Formosa Plastics Group, Taiwan’s largest industrial conglomerate, have announced they are planning to invest $1 billion in the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corp. (FHS), the owner of a sizable steel project in Vietnam.

 The secret and most important weapons for the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to operate the exchange rate are the foreign currency trading volumes and the daily average exchange rate. 

To reduce emissions and the dependence on fossil fuels, many governments have been adopting preferential policies for green vehicles. However, in Vietnam, the policies to support green vehicles are still lacklustre.

 Military-run mobile carrier Viettel is planning to expand its footprint to Nigeria and Indonesia, accessing a total of 450 million people in the two countries, nearly doubling the total population of its existing investment markets.

 While Vinasun and Mai Linh are scrambling to compete against Grab and Uber, the two modern taxi hailing apps are speeding up with new strategies.

 Many Vietnamese have realized the importance of diet and exercise to their overall well-being and fitness centers are riding the wave.

China’s plan to blast waterfalls and rapids to clear the Mekong River to allow large cargo ships to pass through has raised concerns among the public as it will damage the habitat for marine life and harm people’s lives.

VietNamNet Bridge - While agreeing that it is necessary to set higher requirements on candidates for professorship titles, some scientists say the requirements are unreasonable.

VietNamNet Bridge - The fact that Apple has issued new policies recently may be a preparatory step for the firm to officially enter Vietnam's 90 million market.

For an unforgetable experience in watching birds and making salt, head to Bac Lieu Province, located 290km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, a five-hour car ride away.

Vietnamese magician Huy Nguyen has been honoured with the Merlin Award, which is presented to magicians who have achieved the highest level in their craft on the national and international stage.