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Private investment needed for highway development in VN

The Law on PPP (public private partnership) aims to attract private investment in infrastructure development. However, very few private investors have developed roads and seaports under the PPP mode.

Institutional reform: key to helping businesses return to high growth

The owner of a garment company in Hanoi told VietNamNet that he has experienced sleepless nights recently because of the lack of orders and revenue decreases.

‘Steel King’ Tran Dinh Long redraws map of steel industry

Hoa Phat’s revenue and market share have increased, which has helped it cement its No 1 position in the market, while steel shares have become hot again, prompting investors to sell shares to make big profits.

Vietnam needs 'reverse thinking' to turn challenges into opportunities

To overcome challenges, it is necessary to take unprecedented action to create other development structures. This is an opportunity for both local governments and businesses.

Hanoi to build 10 urban railway lines, reduce traffic congestion

The capital city of Hanoi needs $40 billion to develop 10 urban railway routes expected to be a critical solution to traffic congestion, which causes damages worth $1 billion a year to the city.

VN rice exporters compete with strong rivals in Southeast Asian markets

Vietnam’s rice exporters have been warned that they will have to compete with Thailand has begun boosting exports to Indonesia and the Philippines.

HCM City lacks land for industrial production, focuses on high-tech for growth

Land in HCM City has become very expensive, and is considered more attractive for urban development and real estate rather than industrial production.

Nha Trang fascinates South Korean celebrities

Many South Korean artists have been flocking to Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa province to enjoy their holidays in the beach city.

Vietnam needs to ensure strong economic growth before population ages

Vietnam needs "now or never" policies "to become rich before getting old", experts say.

Families donate the bodies of their loved ones for medical students' practice

Sitting quietly in the Great Lecture Hall of the HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, L.T.H, 49, tightly held his only son's hand.

The antique hunters of Hai Minh Commune

Antiques hunters are flocking to Nam Dinh City’s Hai Minh Commune hoping to find good deals on the nation’s finest ancient artefacts.

Receiving guests at orchards, farmers are pocketing big profits in agritourism

Vietnamese farmers grow crops and fruits to sell farm produce, of course, but also to provide services as part of agritourism, which is helping farmers earn billions of dong a year.

Vietnam's stock market expected to be upgraded to new status by 2025

The upgrading of the Vietnamese stock market to an emerging market has been long awaited by investors.

Amended laws expected to spark real-estate boom

The 2024 Land Law is expected to encourage investment in Vietnam and attract overseas remittances (kieu hoi) to Vietnam.

Vietnam needs hundreds of billions of dollars to cut emissions to zero

To minimize the impact of climate change and cut emissions to zero percent, Vietnam will need heavy investment from the state and private sector.

Vietnam stands steady on the path towards prosperity

Vietnam has overcome obstacles in recent years, from the Covid-19 pandemic to upheavals in the country and world, to gain encouraging achievements in economic development.

MIC holds auction for 5G to develop national digital infrastructure

A 5G frequency auction opens up a new era for 5G and is the foundation for developing digital infrastructure that serves national digital transformation.

Super Son's meteoric rise

At just 20 years old, Nguyen Thai Son has already earned the Best Young Player of V. League 2023 and the Vietnamese Golden Ball Award for Best Young Male Player in 2023.

Vietnam needs non-traditional reforms to create new momentum

Overcoming Covid-19 and long-lasting difficulties caused by the pandemic, Vietnam’s businesses have once again shown resilience.

Substandard highways blamed for high number of traffic accidents

When a horrific traffic accident occurred on the Cam Lo – La Son highway, analysts reminded the public about experts' warnings about the high risks on two-lane highways with no median strip and no emergency lane.