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The antique hunters of Hai Minh Commune

Antiques hunters are flocking to Nam Dinh City’s Hai Minh Commune hoping to find good deals on the nation’s finest ancient artefacts.

Receiving guests at orchards, farmers are pocketing big profits in agritourism

Vietnamese farmers grow crops and fruits to sell farm produce, of course, but also to provide services as part of agritourism, which is helping farmers earn billions of dong a year.

Vietnam's stock market expected to be upgraded to new status by 2025

The upgrading of the Vietnamese stock market to an emerging market has been long awaited by investors.

Amended laws expected to spark real-estate boom

The 2024 Land Law is expected to encourage investment in Vietnam and attract overseas remittances (kieu hoi) to Vietnam.

Vietnam needs hundreds of billions of dollars to cut emissions to zero

To minimize the impact of climate change and cut emissions to zero percent, Vietnam will need heavy investment from the state and private sector.

Vietnam stands steady on the path towards prosperity

Vietnam has overcome obstacles in recent years, from the Covid-19 pandemic to upheavals in the country and world, to gain encouraging achievements in economic development.

MIC holds auction for 5G to develop national digital infrastructure

A 5G frequency auction opens up a new era for 5G and is the foundation for developing digital infrastructure that serves national digital transformation.

Super Son's meteoric rise

At just 20 years old, Nguyen Thai Son has already earned the Best Young Player of V. League 2023 and the Vietnamese Golden Ball Award for Best Young Male Player in 2023.

Vietnam needs non-traditional reforms to create new momentum

Overcoming Covid-19 and long-lasting difficulties caused by the pandemic, Vietnam’s businesses have once again shown resilience.

Substandard highways blamed for high number of traffic accidents

When a horrific traffic accident occurred on the Cam Lo – La Son highway, analysts reminded the public about experts' warnings about the high risks on two-lane highways with no median strip and no emergency lane.

Vietnam’s ‘rice road’ to pursue green path

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said he wants to send a message to millions of farming households and businesses that a ‘rice road’ does not mean just producing rice grains.

Marathoner dreams of being first vision-impaired ironman

Vu Tien Manh became Vietnam’s first vision-impaired marathoner, finishing the 42km distance in a time of 3hr 41min at the Ha Long Bay Heritage Marathon 2023.

Vietnam gears up for opportunities amid AI wave

Vietnam is expected to receive new great opportunities from AI (artificial intelligence).

Vietnam becomes magnet for FDI flow

Vietnam is attracting more and more foreign investment, thanks to its strong economic growth and stable political environment.

Tran Quy Thanh: from extra-wealthy man to accused criminal

The owner of Tan Hiep Phat Group, Tran Quy Thanh, was once considered a super wealthy businessman, second only to the wealthiest, Pham Nhat Vuong. However, Thanh has been denounced and arrested for alleged swindling.

Vietnamese online argue about ‘queuing at eateries’

After images of people queuing in front of a street food shop in Hanoi appeared on the internet recently, a debate about the practice began online.

Students run non-profit animal shelter

Generations of VNUA students with a shared love for pets have voluntarily run a shelter for the past nine years, being guardian angels of nearly 10,000 animals in distress.

When foreign leaders ride bikes on streets, eat banh my and drink coffee

In 2023, many foreign politicians were invited by Vietnamese leaders to experience activities that symbolize their strong relationships.

Freelance photographers help birds take flight

Photographers and conservationists are helping to save endangered wild birds nationwide

The job of a food reviewer: occupational 'hazards'

Food reviewers have opportunities to eat delicious food, earn high income, and earn the respect of restaurant owners.