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Net zero: opportunities will be missed if we are one step late

Net zero, in the past, just meant practicing thrift to reduce production costs, but now, it is a must, according to Ngo Hoang Ho from NOK, an enterprise pioneering green transition in Dong Nai.

Vietnam needs to improve R&D for economic growth

Vietnam must pay more attention to R&D (research and development) capability to sustain economic growth, experts say.

R&D: breakthrough reshuffle is needed

Vietnam needs major reform in three pillars – finance, institution and talent -- to quickly build R&D capability and to become a prosperous country.

‘Net zero’ emissions is a must: Dong Nai Party Committee Secretary

Referring to plans to obtain net-zero emissions, Dong Nai Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Hong Linh has told provincial agencies: “Do it, don’t be afraid of making mistakes. We are doing a good deed."

Vietnam’s economy at turning point, 'breakthrough' expected

Economists believe that the most difficult period of Vietnam’s economy is over and now is the time to grasp opportunities to make a breakthrough.

Coffee price at all-time high, exporters incur losses

Coffee prices have soared, causing some exporters of Vietnamese coffee beans to cancel contracts previously signed with partners.

Vietnamese farmers go green, circular economy takes shape

Vietnamese farmers understand that green agriculture and sustainable farming is a must to maintain their presence in the world market.

Vietnamese chemist’s journey: from academic excellence to national dedication

At the pinnacle of her career, with 15 patents in the field of materials processing for a major steel group, she decisively returned to Việt Nam.

Amazing memories for world-record holder Trinh

Dang Ngoc Phuong Trinh has recently received a certificate from the World Record Union recognizing Trinh as the first person in the world to memorize 618 random images in five minutes, 71 pictures more than the previous record.

VN lacks policies to encourage use of electric motorbikes

The process of shifting from petrol-run to electric motorbikes is facing challenges. Experts say the process will succeed only if there are attractive policies to persuade people to use electric vehicles.

Pho for thought

Van Cu Village is proud of its reputation as the birthplace of pho, the national dish.

Using 'leaves' for payment instead of cash

Using money to buy, sell and trade goods is normal, but in Vietnam, there are markets where people pay in plant leaves instead.

European falls in love with Vietnam after backpacking trip to Ta Xua

A native of Belarus, Iryna Yang, born in 1996, has been living in Vietnam for five years and working as a model. But she is more famous as a TikToker whose page attracts 700,000 followers and has received 21 million likes.

Vu’s veggie dry noodles really help him bring home the bacon

Dang Ngoc Vu may have enjoyed decent income, but deep down he dreams of something more, with aspirations of establishing a permanent home in a bustling metropolis in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s clean energy market opens, eyed by foreign giants

The deal of AG&P buying 49 percent of shares of LNG Cai Mep dock warehouse is expected to give a push to the renewables market, contributing to the go-green process in Vietnam.

Vietnamese farmers hit jackpot as produce prices rise

Millions of farming households in Vietnam are now pocketing big money as they have bountiful crops and produce prices have been hitting an all-time high.

One-legged girl struggles with adversity to become beauty queen

Twelve years ago proved to be an unforgettable time for Be Thi Bang, 36, from Cao Bang.

MPI and the breakthrough in management thinking

The changes in management thinking, from pre-checking to post-checking, more decentralization, and heightening of businesses’ responsibilities are management methods that help ease the burden on society and businesses.

Poor mountainous province becomes home of VND billionaires

The decision to "awaken the potential on sloping land" has turned Son La from a poor mountainous province into a home to many dong millionaires and billionaires.

'Top mo boy' falls for Vietnam

Jordy Trachtenberg, 55, is now a teacher of English in HCM City.