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Vietnamese tycoons earn big money while sitting still

The deposits of big corporations at commercial banks have increased recently despite continued interest rate decreases. Some companies have billions of dollars worth of deposits.

VN semiconductor industry awaits groundbreaking policy

The implementation of a project on developing human resources for the semiconductor industry requires a strategic vision and thorough understanding about the relationship between the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Should floating markets be restored or be allowed to die peacefully?

Many scholars and experts, concerned about the poor condition of floating markets in the Mekong Delta, have called for the restoration of their special cultural value.

Online shopping on the rise, many offline shops close doors

In an era of e-commerce and online shopping, traditional fashion shops are in danger of closing as rent is rising while the number of clients is decreasing.

Australian man passionately devoted to VN's environment sector

Michael, graduated from the University of Sydney and did his Ph.D at Southern Cross University, originally came to Việt Nam as recruited by the United Nations Development Programme and the ministry as a chief technical advisor for a project in 2007.

Central region taking better advantage of its strengths for comprehensive growth

Many provinces in the Central region have updated their planning, more clearly identifying their strong points for green and sustainable growth overall.

Vietnam lacks chip-design engineers despite high salaries

The number of semiconductor engineers in Vietnam is low compared with demand, especially in chip designing.

Battlefields to bounty: Dien Bien’s farming revival

Dien Bien's agricultural bounty has found its way onto shelves in supermarkets and retail outlets both within and beyond the province.

Octogenarian veterans relive Dien Bien Phu memories

“I dreamed of peace while in the battle and when it came true, my dreams are all about my comrades every night,” Dien Bien Phu veteran Luong Van Huong, 96, said.

Vietnam’s ‘King of bomb disposal’

Cao Xuan Tho, who is hailed as one of the Vietnamese “Kings of bomb disposal” during the resistance war against the French, still remembers the brutal days spent alongside his comrades on the battlefield in Dien Bien Phu.

VN vows to compete with global chip/semiconductor powerhouses

Vietnam will be a must-visit destination for chips and semiconductors by 2030, Hoang Nam Tien, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of FPT University, predicted.

Ex-diplomat’s memories of the 1954 Geneva peace talks

Colonel Ha Van Lau said that the Dien Bien Phu victory held immense significance and greatly influenced the diplomatist efforts of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Geneva, giving the Vietnamese delegation a victorious position in negotiation.

Daring action of Son La man helps him escape human traffickers’ nest

H went to Cambodia after receiving an offer about "easy job, high pay" of VND10-15 million a month. But after several days of working, he realized that he had fallen into a human traffickers’ nest.

Nha Toi Quan aspires to be global IT service developer

Ten years ago, at Nha Toi Quan (My Home Restaurant), a restaurant in Hanoi, five IT engineers gathered together and talked about plans to set themselves up in business.

VN’s low investment in technology leaves it lagging behind: experts

The ratio of Vietnam’s investment in technology to GDP remains modest, which makes it difficult for the country to keep pace with the world, experts say.

Theatre star Luan introduces new style of cải lương

Cải lương (reformed opera) star Vu Luan of HCM City will attend the first National Theatre Festival for Children and Teenagers in Hai Phong City from May 13-20.

Mangrove forests can yield high volume of blue carbon credits

One hectare of mangrove forest has a carbon absorption capability five times higher than one hectare of terrestrial forests. This is an important source of blue carbon credits, a high-end, very valuable product from nature.

Vietnam’s publishing system: how should it evolve?

Developing a publishing ecosystem with the use of both traditional and digital technologies is future of Vietnam’s publishing industry.

Engineers spend 4 months on AI product for Samsung smartphone

Recording millions of audio files and using hundreds of workers to process data, Vietnamese engineers at Samsung completed an AI-based product in the Vietnamese language for the company's latest-generation mobile phone.

Using blockchain to improve healthcare: 'If you want to go far, go together'

VietNamNet reporters recently spoke with chief data officer, co-founder of dHealth (Switzerland), and CEO of V-Space Global (France), Quy Vo-Reinhard, PhD, in Paris, France.