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Young woman's green lifestyle: reusing and recycling waste

Not only does Quan Ai Nhu, 31, reuse almost every item many people usually throw out, but she also asks for and picks up trash from others to recycle.

Real estate bailout “perilous” for system

As more than $52 billion is due to banks and bondholders from real estate corporations, not to mention the requirement for additional loans, experts say a purge in the real estate market is unavoidable.

30 technologies to be decoded and mastered by Vietnamese

At least 30 technologies will be decoded and mastered to create at least five key products, one of the criteria to assess the success of the national foreign technology transfer program to 2030.

Hanoi to create new urban clusters, and satellite cities until 2030

The city would closely oversee the construction of sky-scrapers and population growth in the co area.

Unusual markets that only exist in Vietnam

There are many unusual markets in Vietnam, including those that sell only gemstones, and one where buyers and sellers make transactions with leaves.

Scenarios set for government’s growth ambitions

Increases in domestic consumption, production, and foreign direct investment are set to enable the economy to achieve its growth target this year.

Troussier turns down job in Africa to lead VN football squad

Philippe Troussier has refused the high pay of VND10 billion a month from an African football club to become the head coach of the Vietnam national football squad under a 3-year contract.

Construction Ministry wants target for social homes reduced

The Ministry of Construction has proposed the prime minister lower the target of building social homes for workers and low-income people to just over one million in 2021-2030.

Vietnam posts US$1.7 billion trade surplus in mid-February

Vietnam has seen a trade surplus of US$1.68 billion in the year to February 15, with the surplus of the first half of February alone contributing US$1.1 billion, official data showed.

Ministry proposes steeper excise tax on tobacco, alcohol

The Ministry of Finance has proposed slapping higher excise tax on unhealthy products such as cigarettes, beers and alcoholic beverages, and adding sugary drinks to the list as well.

Khanh Hoa seeks to extend tourist submarine pilot

Local authorities in the coastal province of Khanh Hoa have proposed the Ministry of Transport extend the pilot period of a tourist submarine service in Nha Trang Bay.

Foreigners excited to discover flower road in Hanoi

These days, many people including foreigners visit Hanoi’s Ciputra urban area to watch Ban flowers which can only be seen in the northern highlands blossoming and take lifetime photos.

HCM City expects to become World Book Capital in 2025

Ho Chi Minh City is planning to apply for the title of UNESCO World Book Capital (WBC) in 2025, according to Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications.

Binh Duong in world’s top 21 Intelligent Communities for five consecutive years

The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) on February 24 honoured the southern province of Binh Duong as one of the Top 21 Intelligent Communities of the world (Smart 21) in 2023.

New national director of Miss Universe Vietnam announced

Vietnam Television (VTV)’s host Quynh Nga has become the country director of Miss Universe Vietnam, replacing CEO Bao Hoang of Unimedia who held the position for years.

Digital transformation to be accelerated in 2023, says PM

Digital transformation is an irreversible trend that should be grasped and fully exploited in order to make development breakthroughs and bring about benefits for people, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 25.

FLC shares suspended from trading on UPCoM

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) has announced it will not allow FLC Group to trade its shares on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM).

Vietnam plans various activities in response to Earth Hour 2023

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called for the organisation of practical activities to respond to Earth Hour 2023 in Vietnam from 8:30p.m to 9:30p.m on March 25.

Deputy PM to attend High-Level Meeting of UNHRC’s 52nd regular session

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang will lead a Vietnamese delegation to the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 52nd regular session in Geneva, Switzerland, from February 27 to March 2.

Gov't leaders request measures to deal with shortage of medicines, medical equipment

PM Pham Minh Chinh signed an official dispatch, requesting measures to ensure the supply of medicines and medical equipment and materials for health examination and treatment.