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Improved digital human resources needed

Vietnam is facing a shortage of human resources in information technology, especially a high-quality workforce, which plays a significant role to promote the strong development of the digital economy.

Prices for renewable energy still being negotiated

Negotiations about wind and solar power prices must observe the principles of publicity, transparency and consensus with investors.

Local steel sector saw gloomy performance in 11 months

Totally in the 11-month period, finished steel production saw a yearly decline of 11.3 per cent to 27.12 million tonnes. Sales of finished steel also plunged 7 per cent year-on-year to 25.1 million tonnes, according to the report.

Exploring the beauty of a solar farm in An Giang

Amid global changes in energy security, sunshine and wind are free, abundant, eco-friendly natural resources, well serving the renewable energy revolution for a more sustainable and greener future.

Sci-tech innovations at heart of green goals

Mobilising private investment in sci-tech and innovation development should be strengthened towards sustainable development goals, experts said.

Legislation for trading carbon credits needed

Vietnam has introduced a roadmap for the development of the domestic carbon market by 2027, preparing for a Net Zero future as part of the country’s commitments to climate change at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26).

The bugbear called ‘inflation’

Earlier this year, many experts said inflation in Vietnam would increase as a result of global inflation, disruption of supply chains, fuel price increases and other factors.

Vietnam among Top 100 of FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese national team concluded the year ranked at 96th place in the world, being among the Top 100 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the global rankings released on December 22 by global governing body FIFA.

Fintech firms step up cooperation with banks to boost lending

Both foreign and domestic fintech firms are promoting connections with commercial banks to lend unsecured loans to individuals, and small and micro enterprises as demand for consumer and business loans at the end of the year is rising.

Da Lat, Lan Ha Bay among CNN’s top 18 most underrated places in Asia

CNN Travel has named Vietnam's Da Lat resort town and Lan Ha Bay in the list of the top 18 most underrated travel destinations throughout all of Asia.

Traffic accidents claim nearly 6,400 lives in 2022

Approximately 11,500 traffic accidents nationwide killed a total of 6,384 people and injured 7,804 others between December 15, 2021, and December 14, 2022, according to figures given by the Office of the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Ho Chi Minh City among trending destinations for 2023

Ho Chi Minh City has been named among the top 10 trending destinations to visit in 2023, according to New York-based travel site Thrillist, who quote the latest data compiled by travel search engine Kayak.

Investment funds in VN record negative performance

Many investment funds recorded large losses in 2022, but they are restructuring their portfolios, expecting long-term opportunities.

New policies expected to promote game-industry development, less outsourcing

Vietnam GameVerse 2023, held from December 2022 to March 2023, is the first event of its kind to create a healthy playing field for game lovers to meet, exchange and share experiences.

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PM asks Samsung to consider Vietnam a global strategic base

Substandard and illegal alcohol on the rise

Homemade liquor accounts for 70 per cent of unofficial alcoholic drinks, causing an annual loss of US$751 million to the State Budget.

Forest carbon market in Vietnam does not correspond to its potential

The carbon market has been promoted by the international community as an effective financial mechanism to reduce emissions, prevent deforestation and forest degradation, protecting forests.

HCM City opens new night food street in District 3

HCM City has opened a new night food street, Nguyen Thuong Hien, which was officially put into operation on December 21.

MPI releases 2021's sustainable development index, Da Nang tops the chart

The Academy of Policy and Development (APD), under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) released the 2021 Provincial Sustainable Development Index (PSDI) for cities and provinces across the country on Wednesday.