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Should Vietnam prepare for Trump’s comeback?

Many countries in Asia – Pacific have begun preparing for Donald Trump returning to the White House. For Vietnam, the biggest economic impact may be in two-way trade.

Vietnam's economic surge: Nearing high middle-income classification

Vietnam's economic growth rate surpasses several countries in the region, with a per capita GDP exceeding $4,300. Has Vietnam entered the high middle-income group?

Tan Cuong tea cultivation a living heritage

The tea cultivation and processing method in Tan Cuong dates back to the early 1900s. The wonderful taste of Tan Cuong tea is sure to please even the pickiest tea connoisseurs.

Ethnic herbal medicines bring prosperity

Ba Vì District is home to the Dao ethnic minority group, who are renowned for their traditional herbal medicines that have been widely used and proven effective in treating various illnesses.

Ancient town eyes global innovation network

The ancient town of Hoi An has plenty of innovative creations including of community lifestyle, crafts, architecture, fine arts, environment protection, heritage preservation, cuisine, music and cinematography.

The commune where local people wear black blouses, gather hair into a bun

Located at the eastern foot of Nua Mountain in Vung Tau City in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, Long Son Big House is well known for the images of people with bare feet and hair buns, wearing black ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouses).

Woman captivates passersby with áo dài performances behind glass window in HCMC

Every afternoon, the shop owner dons a beautiful áo dài and stands on a stage set up behind a glass window to sing for passersby.

Vietnamese singers organize live shows despite big losses

Live shows always cost a lot of money, so singers will take a big loss if they cannot find sponsors. However, some famous artists have still ‘won big’, with tickets selling out.

The ‘village of waste and billionaires’ in Hung Yen province

Over the last 30 years, households in Khoai hamlet in Van Lam district in Hung Yen province have become well off by collecting things that other people throw away. But they have also had to endure environmental pollution.

Lending interest rates drop, but businesses dare not borrow money

Businesses have confirmed that commercial banks now are lending capital at low interest rates, below 5 percent. However, many businesses don’t intend to borrow money as they lack orders.

From Germany to Vietnam: How young entrepreneur revolutionized rice distribution

Driven by her love for her homeland, Dang Thuy Linh, a young female entrepreneur born in 1981, returned to Vietnam from Germany to build the high-value "My Nhan Lang Gao" brand, aiming to conquer both domestic and international markets.

Hidden cameras in hotels and beaches: A growing threat to privacy

Recently, numerous voyeurism incidents have come to light, sparking widespread public concern. Social media users have expressed anxiety over the possibility of being filmed without their knowledge at various hotels, guesthouses, and tourist sites.

Newspaper business: Bright spots and bottlenecks

The economics of journalism and communications has become more complex than ever. New driving forces for journalism development are a hot topic of discussion among  press agencies and policymakers.

Vietnam and South Korea set $100 billion trade target by 2025

During nearly four days of intensive work in South Korea, PM Pham Minh Chinh engaged in a diverse and packed agenda, including 34 activities with political figures, economic leaders, experts, scientists, friendship organizations, and NGOs.

Vietnam’s cleanroom market: Potential for global leadership

Vietnam's investment in research and development (R&D) in the cleanroom sector remains low compared to global standards.

'Red supply chain' evolves beyond low price and quality perceptions

Component suppliers, mostly Taiwanese (China), are facing stiff competition from powerful mainland rivals who are no longer synonymous with low prices and low quality.

Touching story behind HCM City’s communal house and its coffin donations

Inside the ancient Phong Phu communal house, with its intact architecture, are hundreds of coffins arranged in two long rows.

Enterprises are missing out on opportunities by refusing small orders

Many small orders, suited to Vietnamese enterprises’ capability, are being turned down by local companies. Electronics manufacturers are "dreaming too big", thus missing out on opportunities.

Self-taught Vietnamese doll-maker captivates foreign collectors

Find out how a Vietnamese university student transformed his hobby of making ball-jointed dolls into a thriving business.

Village goes crackers for rice paper

About 45 kilometres north of Hanoi, Tho Ha Village in Bac Giang Province is where rice paper and rice crackers are made. These speciality products have garnered a reputation that extends from northern to southern Vietnam and even abroad.