return icon Vietnamnet.vn

SEARCH RESULTS

Advanced search

Da Nang: land rents soar, travel firms on brink of bankruptcy

Land rent has soared by 300-400 percent, causing many travel firms in Da Nang to be on the verge of bankruptcy.

HCM City seeks to encourage people’s habit of classifying waste at its source

Although the programme of classifying household solid waste at its source has been piloted and implemented for many years in HCM City, it has not been highly effective, because most people are not aware of the importance of waste classification.

Central Highlands faces severe shortage of teachers

Statistics from the Education and Training departments of five provinces in the region show that the region lacks more than 6,500 teachers at all educational levels.

VND40-trillion aid package sees few takers

A VND40-trillion aid package with an interest rate discount of two percentage points for businesses has been disbursed far slower than expected since its launch almost one and a half years ago, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

US furniture group goes bankrupt, Vietnamese companies experience stormy days

The US-based Noble House Home Furniture LLC has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 with the US Court in the District of Houston, Texas amid inflation and weak consumer spending.

Pickleball: From America to Vietnam – A rising sport

In Vietnam, although Pickleball is relatively new and just starting to gain popularity, Vietnamese amateur players have already won the first international medals.

Banks see bad debt rising

Tough business conditions, mostly in the real estate sector, led bad debt in the banking system soaring from 2% early this year to 3.56% in late July, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Time for US conglomerates to buy into big Vietnamese businesses

Foreign corporations and investment funds are rushing to inject money into large Vietnamese businesses, especially those in consumer goods, retail, pharmacy and finance.

Ca Mau to compensate for airlines forced to operate under capacity

The Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau plans to offer annual financial assistance totaling VND7 billion to airlines operating flights below capacity to and from the southernmost province’s airport.

Ethnic woman helps preserve traditional embroidery

Speaking about her motivation to run the club, Bình recalled her childhood when she learned Dao embroidery techniques from her mother and grandmother. At age 14, Bình said she could sew and embroider on her own dresses.

Business model brings happiness to autistic people

This unique establishment, endearingly named "a happy enterprise," boasts employees in its supermarket, restaurant, and bookstore who are all autistic.

Korean music festival to take place in HCM City this month

The inaugural WOW K-Music Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place on October 21 and 22 at Van Phuc City, a residential project in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ethnic women in skirts play football in mountainous market

Ethnic women’s football is a tourist attraction here as it reflects the cultural and spiritual lives of the ethnic minority people.

Halal tourism – “gold mine” for Vietnam to tap into

Vietnam’s tourism sector is working hard to attract more tourists from Muslim countries (Halal tourists) which is seen as a potential market for the global tourism industry.

Schools in Da Nang City continue shutting down due to heavy rains

The Department of Education and Training of Da Nang City this afternoon announced that kindergartens and all schools would allow their students to stay at home on October 16 amid nonstop downpours.

Do Thi Lan Anh crowned Miss Earth Vietnam 2023

Do Thi Lan Anh from the US was crowned Miss Earth Vietnam 2023, after beating 29 other contestants in the final round, getting the VND1 billion crown and a VND100 million cash prize.

Central Vietnam to brace for tropical depression, more heavy rain

A low pressure area in the East Sea is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression that is anticipated to batter central Vietnam that has been enduring a long spell of heavy rain for several days.

Officials of Lao Cai and Hekou Party Committees meet

On October 15, the 5th talks, round 2 on cultural propaganda work between the Propaganda Department of the Lao Cai City Party Committee and the Propaganda Department of the Dao Autonomous District Party Committee of Hekou Province was held.

Top legislator holds talks with Russian State Duma Chairman in Hanoi

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin held talks in Hanoi on October 15.

Escape from the hell of violence after a fairy tale wedding

From Thuy Huong's story, a psychologist warns that every woman who is abused should not accept it. Break the silence, seek legal help, psychologists or the police for timely advice and protection.