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International schools’ reliance on parents' capital contributions poses risks

Many international schools in Vietnam are operating with capital mobilized from parents. The model attracts many parents, but also poses risks.

Vietnam needs large publishing houses, new strategy: experts

The bright spot of the publishing industry in 2023 was the growth of e-books. For the industry to develop further, there should be powerful publishing corporations, experts say.

Tran Dinh Long's assets soar, expected to surpass Pham Nhat Vuong’s

The prosperity of the steel manufacturing sector, plus increased demand for Hoa Phat Group shares (HPG), are behind the rapid increase in Tran Dinh Long’s assets.

Young man ushers Binh Phuoc into digital agriculture era

He rose to prominence through groundbreaking innovations in agricultural technology, leading the charge in ushering Binh Phuoc Province into the era of digital agriculture.

Crime-scene examiners need cool head, warm heart, and skillful hands

Recalling criminal cases which he worked on over the last 19 years, Lieutenant Colonel Do Lap Hieu said they show the important role of forensic examiners.

Vietnam’s economic picture begins to brighten

Positive signs for Vietnam’s economic growth can be seen in industrial production and export growth.

Submarine 'soldiers' protect national maritime sovereignty

At 1.30pm March 22, 2014, Submarine 183 docked at Brigade 189 Military Port, officially becoming operational, marking a 10-year process of training and technology transfer for the modern Kilo-636 submarine.

Forensic experts search for the truth to protect the innocent

Lieutenant Colonel Do Lap Hieu, deputy director of the Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Examination Center, is one of the Vietnam's forensic experts.

Agriculture ministry explains why Vietnam’s carbon credit is priced at US$5

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has suggested transferring 1 million tons of carbon out of the 5.9 million tons leftover in 2018-2019 at $5 per ton, a price much lower than European credits.

Phu Quoc pursues special development strategy

Phu Quoc has been one of the growth pillars in Kien Giang province and the Mekong River Delta, leading the region in socio-economic development.

Street cleaners inspire student to choose major at top-tier US university

Vo Nguyen Gia Minh, a 12th grader in Hanoi, has decided to study environmental science, hoping that she will be able to help Vietnam become greener.

Crime-scene examiners – who are they?

In many cases, scene examiners are always the first officers on the scene, and often witness the most horrible and heart-breaking scenes. However, they have to overcome their emotions and work hard to closely examine all the evidence.

Vietnamese ‘big bosses’ plan power transfer to daughters

Many first-generation businessmen are thinking of transferring their properties to their children. Many of the heirs are women.

Da Nang needs new development planning policies

The Prime Minister has released Decision 1287 approving the Da Nang development plan by 2030, with great ambitions.

Hair-raising artworks a cut above the rest

There are many different types of materials that artists use to create their masterpieces, but one hairstylist’s work is a cut above the rest.

Bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive

Local artisans are working to develop ecotourism and sustainable crafts in Hội An Ancient Town.

The volunteers who spend their own money to ‘enrich the ocean’

Diving in the deep sea sometimes for eight hours a day, Le Chien and other members of a volunteer group are "repairing and enriching" the ocean.

Da Nang: determining the right path for development

The targets set in Da Nang's development planning are ambitious compared with the city’s current socio-economic development.

Two-lane highways and the problem of resource allocation

Just within one week, the Prime Minister twice directed to upgrade highways under operation that receive investment in phases.

Vietnam is 'open country' in terms of digital institutions

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung affirmed that Vietnam is a country open in building an institutional regime which always listens attentively to businesses’ voice, especially foreign invested enterprises (FIEs).