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How can gold fever be tamed?

Some analysts have suggested removing the gold monopoly in order to stabilize domestic gold prices, but the removal will not be enough to reach that end.

Vietnam moves up in World Happiness Report rankings

Vietnam can become a symbol of happiness and wealth, not only in Southeast Asia, but also in the world, according to Prof Ha Vinh Tho.

Outbound tours boom, domestic tours sell less

Many tours with attractive discount rates were offered at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2024, but they were mostly outbound tours. Domestic tours were not selling well because of high tour fees.

Parent – school financial transactions: school 'plays it safe'

Referring to the capital mobilization model applied by American International School Vietnam (AISV), financial experts say this is an unfair deal because of the risk of parents losing capital along with modest savings of only 10 percent.

Can Vietnam attract investment in EV manufacturing?

Reuters has quoted its source from Phu Ha Industrial Zone(IZ) in Phu Tho province as reporting that BYD, the large automobile manufacturer from China, has postponed its plan to build an EV (electric vehicle) factory in Vietnam.

International schools’ reliance on parents' capital contributions poses risks

Many international schools in Vietnam are operating with capital mobilized from parents. The model attracts many parents, but also poses risks.

Vietnam needs large publishing houses, new strategy: experts

The bright spot of the publishing industry in 2023 was the growth of e-books. For the industry to develop further, there should be powerful publishing corporations, experts say.

Tran Dinh Long's assets soar, expected to surpass Pham Nhat Vuong’s

The prosperity of the steel manufacturing sector, plus increased demand for Hoa Phat Group shares (HPG), are behind the rapid increase in Tran Dinh Long’s assets.

Young man ushers Binh Phuoc into digital agriculture era

He rose to prominence through groundbreaking innovations in agricultural technology, leading the charge in ushering Binh Phuoc Province into the era of digital agriculture.

Crime-scene examiners need cool head, warm heart, and skillful hands

Recalling criminal cases which he worked on over the last 19 years, Lieutenant Colonel Do Lap Hieu said they show the important role of forensic examiners.

Vietnam’s economic picture begins to brighten

Positive signs for Vietnam’s economic growth can be seen in industrial production and export growth.

Submarine 'soldiers' protect national maritime sovereignty

At 1.30pm March 22, 2014, Submarine 183 docked at Brigade 189 Military Port, officially becoming operational, marking a 10-year process of training and technology transfer for the modern Kilo-636 submarine.

Forensic experts search for the truth to protect the innocent

Lieutenant Colonel Do Lap Hieu, deputy director of the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Examination Center, is one of the Vietnam's forensic experts.

Agriculture ministry explains why Vietnam’s carbon credit is priced at US$5

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has suggested transferring 1 million tons of carbon out of the 5.9 million tons leftover in 2018-2019 at $5 per ton, a price much lower than European credits.

Phu Quoc pursues special development strategy

Phu Quoc has been one of the growth pillars in Kien Giang province and the Mekong River Delta, leading the region in socio-economic development.

Street cleaners inspire student to choose major at top-tier US university

Vo Nguyen Gia Minh, a 12th grader in Hanoi, has decided to study environmental science, hoping that she will be able to help Vietnam become greener.

Crime-scene examiners – who are they?

In many cases, scene examiners are always the first officers on the scene, and often witness the most horrible and heart-breaking scenes. However, they have to overcome their emotions and work hard to closely examine all the evidence.

Vietnamese ‘big bosses’ plan power transfer to daughters

Many first-generation businessmen are thinking of transferring their properties to their children. Many of the heirs are women.

Da Nang needs new development planning policies

The Prime Minister has released Decision 1287 approving the Da Nang development plan by 2030, with great ambitions.

Hair-raising artworks a cut above the rest

There are many different types of materials that artists use to create their masterpieces, but one hairstylist’s work is a cut above the rest.