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Vietnam should embrace digital economy as key growth driver for the future

The digital economy offers higher growth rates and productivity compared to traditional sectors, presenting a significant opportunity for Vietnam.

Conflict between VN’s public investment and state budget laws finally addressed

Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc’s push to resolve overlapping financial regulations offers a breakthrough in Vietnam’s public finance management.

Vietnam promotes sustainable development of Halal industry

The Halal market is considered a potential market, especially for countries with abundant advantages in agricultural and aquatic exports like Vietnam.

Rising costs put social housing in Hanoi out of reach for most buyers

With social housing units in Hanoi reaching prices as high as 50 million VND per square meter, aspiring buyers now face a multi-billion VND challenge to enter the market.

Legislative overhaul to unlock investment bottlenecks in Vietnam

Aiming to enhance efficiency, proposed amendments to Vietnam's investment laws promise to address delays and restore momentum for key infrastructure and business projects.

American woman moves back to Vietnam for her daily durian fix

An American woman’s love for durian brought her back to Vietnam, where she enjoys this creamy fruit daily.

The 'fairy tale' about a deaf mute man and a disabled woman

Over the last 30 years, Cam has worked "as the feet" of Nga, pushing a wheelchair to carry Nga to anywhere she wants to go, while Nga has served as an interpreter for Cam.

Police crack down on illegal cyanide sales after murders & suicides shock public

Following several high-profile cases, Ho Chi Minh City police launch an investigation to control illegal cyanide distribution.

Social media helps reunite Vietnamese mother and Danish daughter after 23 years

After 23 years apart, a woman in Denmark found her Vietnamese birth mother just one hour after posting her story on social media, thanks to the support of the online community.

Hanoi seeks solutions for urban railway development

Hanoi has plans to develop hundreds of kilometers of urban railways, but only two railway routes have been put into operation over the last 20 years.

Made by Vietnam: new tendency of digital technology firms

Vietnamese digital technology firms are paying increasing attention to branding and imaging in the international market. The ‘Made by NTQ’ and ‘Made by FPT’ brands have been rising strongly since late 2023.

Behind the numbers: The dynamic fee structure of Vietnamese celebrities

As the fee structures evolve, the relationship between performance quality and market positioning remains complex and fluid in Vietnam's entertainment scene.

Vietnam's need for legislative innovation to foster economic growth

As Vietnam seeks to attract significant private investment, innovative thinking is critical to navigating complex legislative landscapes.

HCM City aims for complete digital governance by 2025

Ho Chi Minh City aims to eliminate the need for physical paperwork in online public services by 2025, bringing the entire administrative process onto digital platforms.

Czech Ambassador emphasizes Vietnam's significance as a key partner in Asia

Throughout history, countries like Vietnam and the Czech Republic have faced pressures from major powers. However, it is the way these nations respond to such challenges that shapes their future.

Flight attendant gives up job, works to preserve water-puppetry art

Hoang Huong Giang decided to stop flying after 15 years as a flight attendant to devote herself to preserving the Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry.

Avoiding the middle-income trap: How Vietnam can reach new heights

Like an airplane needing speed to take off, Vietnam's economy must gain momentum in the coming years to overcome challenges and reach new heights. Without acceleration, the risk of stagnation looms.

Vietnam needs stronger contingent of entrepreneurs: expert

Nguyen Dinh Cung, former head of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM), one of the main authors of the Enterprise Law, described as a "revolution in thinking", talked to VietNamNet about the development of the private economic sector.

MOF drafts regulation for carbon credit market, MARD aims to sell credits abroad

Under a plan of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Vietnam would not sell carbon credits abroad in the first phase of the carbon credit market.

Renewable energy promoted, electric cars to be main mode of transport by 2050

Vietnam can achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a report released by the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority (Ministry of Industry and Trade - MOIT) and the Danish Energy Agency.