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Folk music with a contemporary style

Although they have different backgrounds, four female performers of the Giao Thời (Transition) band have all faced challenges and worked hard to make a strong impression on the country’s music scene.

German writes about Vietnamese expats

A novel by German author Karin Kalisa about expatriate Vietnamese was released in Vietnamese recently in Hà Nội.

Experts decry realty profit transfer rules

Regulations banning the use of profits from property alienation to cover losses in other businesses discourage property firms from expanding their investments and make tax policies seem unfair, experts said.

Firms vie for safe food ventures

Amid growing concerns in Việt Nam about unsafe food, many foreign and local firms are exploring opportunities to produce safe food in the country.

Enterprises urged to help protect rights of children

UNICEF will engage with businesses in Việt Nam to build a culture of respect and support for children’s rights among them, an official has said.

Salt producers abandon fields as prices fall

Salt producers have had a good harvest this year, but low prices are affecting their livelihoods.

World Bank loans Việt Nam $150m

The World Bank has approved a loan of US$150 million to Việt Nam to improve local development policies related to economic management and competitiveness.

’Certified’ fake fertilisers fined

Eleven units assigned to test fertiliser quality - and to grant quality certification to production and business facilities nationwide - would face severe punishment for violations, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said.

The ambitions of "billion USD" empires in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Masan, FPT, Vinamilk ... are aiming to be recognized globally in the near future and become the pride of Vietnam through the creation of a unique model of successful business in Asia.

VN needs clean energy strategy

Việt Nam needs a strategy on renewable energy development to ensure energy safety in the context of the country’s rapid economic growth and global climate change, said energy experts.

President receives Việt Nam - Japan Special Ambassador

President Trần Đại Quang on May 13 received the Việt Nam-Japan Special Ambassador RyotaroSugi, who is on a visit to Việt Nam.

NA candidates meet voters

National Assembly (NA) candidates on May 13 ended their first week meeting with voters to listen to what the residents hope their representatives in the government can do in the next NA.

Party leader calls for closer Shanghai, HCMC

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng said he hopes the visit by Han Zheng, Secretary of China’s Shanghai Party Committee will help strengthen ties between Shanghai and HCM City as well as other Vietnamese localities.

ASEAN officers join training course on protection of EEZ

Military officers from the navies, air forces, coastguards, border guards and defence ministries of Southeast Asian countries completed an international training course in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Protection May 13.

Lao PM’s Việt Nam visit to bolster co-operation

Lao Prime Minister ThonglounSisoulith’s official visit to Việt Nam from tomorrow to next Tuesday aims to bolster the friendship, solidarity and co-operation between the two nations.

Artists, film lovers slam VFS privatisation

Artists and the public are still talking about Việt Nam Feature Film Studio (VFS), the country’s largest State-owned film studio, which held its initial public offering in mid-April.

EU trade agreement to drive Vietnam's growth

The EVFTA will make Vietnam an even more attractive investment environment for EU investors than it already is.

Gov't enables two million tonnes of coal exports this year

 The Government allowed Viet Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding (Vinacomin) and Dong Bac corporations to export more than two million tonnes of coal this year.

How to tackle impasse at HCMC hi-end delayed properties?

  Government support is vital in tackling numerous delayed real estate projects in multiple hi-end areas in Ho Chi Minh City.

The largest bird market in South Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Thanh Hoa market for agricultural and forest products in Thanh Hoa town, Long An province has long been known as the wild bird market. This is also the biggest bird market in the southwestern region.