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Many FIEs suffer losses, pay modestly to State budget

More than 25,000 foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) exist in Vietnam, compared to nearly 800,000 local firms. But the FDI companies are the main players in most fields.

Chinese micro electric cars enter Vietnamese market

Vietnamese like the convenience and practicality of micro electric cars which allow them to travel within the city, but the high prices and the lack of smart technologies may keep them from buying, analysts say.

Appeal and quiet period of Vietnamese paintings

The multimillion-dollar price tags on Vietnamese paintings in the global market not only confirm the artistic value infused with Vietnamese identity but also showcase the allure of the art investment market.

The ‘matchmaker’ for Vietnamese and American enterprises

“Our final goal is to help Vietnam’s products to be present in the US and Canadian markets and to help Vietnamese enterprises become global companies,” said Ann Huynh, a businesswoman who grew up in Vietnam but later achieved fame in the US.

Young Mong stylist reconstructs ethnic costume

To highlight the beauty and authenticity of Mong culture, Chau Thi Nung and her collaborators have launched a fashion project that recreates the costumes worn by distinct Mong throughout VN.

Parents spend big money on growth hormones to increase children’s height

Many Vietnamese parents are taking their children to hospitals and asking doctors to inject their children with the "most effective and most expensive drugs" to help them obtain the highest possible height.

A glimpse of unicorn startups

Startups are deemed unicorns – mainly if not all are technology driven – are those valued at least US$1 billion, and a statistical report says unicorn startups account for less than 0.08% of all startups.

The man who brought Vietnamese ceramic paintings to the world

Artist Mai Nhon has contributed to promoting Vietnamese ceramics to the world as many of his Mosaic ceramic paintings have been chosen by the Government as gifts to leaders of countries and territories in the APEC economy.

Amazing underwater photos captured by Vietnamese photographer

Nguyen Ngoc Thien, 35, has caught beautiful moments underwater in his photography.

Credit loosened as interest rates are cut

The decision to cut interest rates took effect earlier last week, as some commercial banks have announced interest rate cuts for both deposits and loans.

The two most famous Pho Thin restaurants in Hanoi

"Pho Thin" (Thin noodle) is famous among tourists in Hanoi. However, for years now, many people have been confused between two long-standing Pho Thin brands, "Pho Thin Bo Ho" and "Pho Thin 13 Lo Duc".

VN’s first delivery robot ready to enter Southeast Asian market

Using unmanned self-propelled delivery robots on urban roads is the first step taken by Alpha Asimov Robotics in the path to bring its intelligence to the world.

Bracing for acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities are expected to be intense across various production and business sectors due to inflation, liquidity woes and the hardships faced by numerous businesses.

Adapting to changes

Traditional travel agencies have come under pressure to adjust their services and products in response to the growing popularity of independent travel among domestic tourists.

Embroidering a future for everyone

Nguyen Kim Chi, a fashion designer specialising in tailoring, has held the Cuc Chi class in Hanoi to share her interest in the embroidery craft.

Banks step up bond buybacks

While real estate firms are still grappling with woes, including cash flow problems that have rendered them helpless to take back their bonds that are due, commercial banks have performed well.

Hanoi conserves Old Quarter’s heritage culture

The People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem District has exerted efforts and taken numerous measures to conserve and highlight the unique historical, religious and architectural heritage of the Old Quarter.

IVF services offer high profits

There are 53 centers for reproduction assistance and in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the country. With a cost of tens to hundreds of millions of dong for each operation, the service brings very high profits.

Which ChatGPT service should be used in Vietnam?

The Vietnamese Government and businesses need to act quickly to update AI development strategies and prioritize the development of ChatGPT services for the Vietnamese people, expert Dao Trung Thanh says.

Vietnamese enterprise behind millions of Colgate toothbrushes bought globally

At the age of 64, the director of Lap Phuc Company, still can briskly operate precision mechanical engineering equipment worth tens of billions of VND at his workshop in District 7 in HCM City.