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Truong Be – a life devoted to art

Once American novelist Suzanne Collins said, “Because I can count on my fingers the number of sunsets I have left, I don't want to miss any of them” in her 2009 sci-fi novel “Catching Fire.”

 

Australia to screen film about man's first steps on moon

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Taste of Australia and Australia Now will screen “The Dish”.

 

Top 9 must-visit destinations in Hue city

Hue Imperial Citadel, Tam Giang lagoon, and Thien Mu pagoda are among the must-visit destinations in the central province of Thua Thien Hue for tourists.

European Book Day 2019 opens in HCM City

The European Book Day 2019 opens in Ho Chi Minh City Book Street on May 12.

 

Dong Van Plateau looks to boost local tourism

Since 2015, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has witnessed an annual rise of 10 percent in the number of tourists.

Cash usage in Vietnam remains highest in ASEAN

The preference of cash usage in Vietnam is of the highest in ASEAN, according to Standard Chartered’s latest report.

 

Vietnam c.bank tightens credit growth of consumer finance companies

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) does not only control credit growth among commercial banks, but also starts to tighten credit growth of consumer finance companies, according to Viet Dragon Capital Securities (VDSC).

 

Me Tri’s young sticky rice flake making craft recognized as national heritage

Hanoi’s Me Tri commune is famous for its tradition of producing young sticky rice flakes called “Com” in Vietnamese.

 

HCM City among best budget destinations for the 20s

Ho Chi Minh City has been named among 15 of the best budget destinations around the world to fully enjoy your golden years, according to a list released by Conservative Daily News.

 

Vietnam opens its mind for fintech and ride-sharing service

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has stressed that Vietnam strongly supports the development of technologies and business models such as fintech and ride sharing app.

 

Real estate investors should beware of rumors

The recent land prices rush in Vietnam is mainly caused by real estate wholesalers, who boast prices and make people believe that prices would continue to rise if they don’t make investment soon enough.

Hue festival revives traditional craft

Themed "The quintessence of Vietnamese crafts", Hue Traditional Craft Festival introduced and promoted Vietnam’s traditional handicraft items and specialties.

 

BUSINESS NEWS 13/5

Seafood, textile stocks soar thanks to good business performance

 

Hanoi, HCM City and Hoi An named backpacker paradises

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An are becoming Vietnam’s tourist hotpots and are among the most affordable in the world for backpackers.

Man’s antique collection preserves national values

Having developed a great passion for collectibles over more than three decades, Tran Thai Binh in Vinh city owns a rich collection of antiques.

Consumers – savior of traditional fish sauce

The art of Vietnamese fish sauce recipes and production has existed for a long time. However traditional fish sauce currently accounts for only about 30 percent of the market share, the rest is industrial one.

Rent for super-large water pump in HCMC announced

The annual rent has been set at VND14.2 billion for the super-large water pump installed on the flood-prone Nguyen Huu Canh Street, said a representative of the HCMC Department of Construction.

 

A picture with two contrasting hues

While foreign coffee shop chains are facing so many hardships that they have to reduce their business scale or bid farewell to the Vietnamese market, more outlets of domestic coffee brands have been opened.

Binh Thuan to push forward with tourism

Endowed with pristine beauty, Binh Thuan province has worked to make tourism a economic spearhead.

 

Foreign investors spotlight on Vietnam North-South Expressway

A number of foreign investors including those from South Korea, France and Japan have expressed their interest in the North-South Expressway project, which spans more than 1,000 kilometers in Vietnam.