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Quang Tri to sell carbon credits based on seaweed beds

With its important role in the ecosystem and environment, seaweed is believed to have value of $212,000 per hectare per annum. Seeing the great potential, Quang Tri wants to develop carbon credits from seaweed beds.

BlackPink’s success and cultural missteps in Vietnamese film spark debate

The success of South Korean music and cultural export offers valuable lessons for Vietnam, which is grappling with backlash over inaccurate portrayals in its ethnic minority films.

Using AI in digital and green transition, VN can progress more quickly

The countries that start the twin goals of green and digital transition later than others could make a breakthrough and progress faster than some developed countries when using AI, but challenges will be huge.

VN aims to have 3-5 urban areas with regional and international stature

Building a smart urban area network at the national and regional levels for international connections and developing 3-5 cities with international stature are two of the goals set by the 2021-2030 urban and rural area development planning.

Economy needs to accelerate before taking off: economist

An airplane needs to perform a run-up and then accelerate to be able to take off on just one kilometer of a runway, or it will fall into a hole. For an economy, the hole is the middle-income trap.

Multi-billion dollar tech firm rises to big success after failure

Persistent and disciplined, FPT has become a Vietnamese enterprise valued at billions of dollars, confidently standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's powers with its intelligence and technology.

Vietnam sets sights on billion-dollar companies with strategic policy framework

To elevate Vietnamese businesses to international success, policies focusing on innovation, global competitiveness, and long-term support are critical.

Why e-commerce platforms are opposing tax filing requirements for sellers?

The Vietnam E-commerce Association has expressed strong opposition to new tax regulations, arguing that platforms lack the expertise and infrastructure to take on such responsibilities.

Special mechanisms proposed for the North-South high-speed railway project

Experts recommend special policies for the North-South high-speed railway project, emphasizing the role of domestic contractors and a focus on maintaining sufficient funding.

Vietnamese businesses: Resilient but slow to grow - what's holding them back?

The private sector in Vietnam plays a crucial role in the economy, but why do these resilient businesses struggle to thrive? This article delves into the complexities of their stunted growth.

Young woman with paraplegia marries, gives birth, and starts a career

Nhung’s wedding was very special. She was carried by her father and handed over to the groom, who then pushed Nhung in her wheelchair down the aisle, moving many people at the wedding ceremony to tears.

Survey shows rising confidence among businesses in Vietnam

A recent survey reveals increasing optimism among businesses in Vietnam as they recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Vietnam prepares for nationwide motorcycle emission testing from 2025

The Ministry of Transport clarifies that emission testing for motorcycles and scooters will not begin immediately when the Road Traffic Safety Law takes effect in 2025.

New Chinese Ambassador He Wei: Vietnam-China relations are at their best

Chinese Ambassador He Wei, just one month into his tenure, praises the growing strength of Vietnam-China relations following Premier Li Qiang’s visit.

Government initiates new framework for managing KOL activities in Vietnam

To maintain a cleaner, more positive online environment and promote beneficial content, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam is calling for stricter regulations to manage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

VN needs new policy to help form multi-billion dollar businesses: expert

Vietnam has large corporations with capital of trillions of dong called the "iron fists" of the national economy. However, they need more support and encouragement to further growth to obtain regional and international stature.

Business etiquette training in Vietnam sees surge

Business etiquette courses, still a relatively new concept in Vietnam, are gaining traction as companies invest heavily to elevate their staff’s interpersonal skills.

Loc Troi’s financial troubles: Was former CEO Duy Thuan the turning point?

Loc Troi, a company that dominated the agricultural industry for decades, is now reeling from financial losses, risky strategies, and an investigation into former CEO Nguyen Duy Thuan, who faces accusations of misconduct.

VN's bird-watching tours attract high-spending tourists from around the world

Bird-watching tours in Vietnam are drawing affluent tourists from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, willing to spend thousands of dollars for a chance to photograph rare bird species.

American husband transforms 6,000sq.m plot into a Vietnamese garden for his wife

To fulfill his Vietnamese wife’s dream of having a garden, a retired American man transformed a large plot of land in Arizona, growing a variety of Vietnamese produce.