Mr. Chau Soc Thon, 31, is a monk at Ta Pa pagoda in Tri Ton District in the southern province of An Giang, who stands at only 1m45 tall and weighs 28kg.

Vietnam incurred a trade deficit of US$2.7 billion in the first half of May, after earning a trade surplus of US$2.53 billion in January-April, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Mekong Delta eyes larger premium-quality rice areas to boost exports

With its advantages and thorough preparation in terms of infrastructure, transport and human resources, after the COVID-19 pandemic is put under control, the key southern economic region remains the leading destination for FDI flows.

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on May 25 co-organised a workshop to announce a report on Vietnam’s financial market in 2021 and its 2022 outlook.

The pharmaceutical industry is growing steadily because input costs are stable compared to other industries and businesses are less affected in a high inflation environment.

The entire world is facing a possible risk of an economic recession and high inflation. To prepare for any severe onslaught, Vietnam needs to think in terms of its own rising inflation and growth rate and be well prepared for the future.

Vietnam needs policies to support and remove difficulties for domestic airlines to regain their growth momentum in the post-COVID recovery period, transport experts said yesterday.

In Tay ethnic group language, bánh pẻng phạ or bánh trời (heaven cake) has put Bac Kan on the map as one of the traditional speciality centres of Vietnam.

Doctor shortages have been growing across many provinces, despite efforts from the health sector to attract human resources.