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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.

Vietnam needs art market with professional standards

The status of the Vietnamese painting market is degrading and will worsen if it is not professionalized so that confidence can be restored.

Bad jobs, low pay, and the risk of a middle-income trap

Vietnam is now in the golden population period, but experts have warned about a workforce with ‘bad skills, bad jobs and bad pay’.

Vietnam’s Rock: re-energizing itself or fading away?

The road back to the golden age of Vietnamese rock music is still bumpy and thorny. Optimism is what is needed now for Vietnam’s rock to turn the clock back after several years of silence.

Rescue actions fail, budget carrier Pacific Airlines faces bankruptcy

Despite great efforts to restructure it, Pacific Airlines, the 30-year old budget air carrier of Vietnam, is still bogged down in difficulty. It is on the verge of bankruptcy and has no airplanes.

Gold prices reach new peak, but cash still heading for stock market

The Vietnamese stock market is attracting billions of dollars, though the gold market is  hot with SJC gold prices soaring, while the dong/dollar exchange rate has hit new peaks and the central bank has withdrawn cash from circulation.

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.