VietNamNet names the 10 most outstanding socio-economic events in 2023:

Traffic congestion in HCM City seriously affects the quality of life and causes a loss of $6 billion annually.

Chair of the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) John Neuffer has said that many businesses are doubling their investments in Vietnam.

Vietnam has recorded many encouraging results amid complex and unexpected developments in the world situation in 2023. Many experts and international organisations perceived that the country remains a bright spot in the global panorama.

A video analysis platform satisfies supervision demand. Digital technology helps settle the problem of transport vehicles with excess weight.

Solo travelling is not rare in western countries, but in Asian countries including Vietnam it is somewhat of an oddity. But it has become increasingly popular among young Vietnamese in recent years.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has submitted to the Prime Minister a plan on implementing the eighth power development plan (Plan 8) for approval. However, the plan doesn’t contain a list of solar power projects that have found investors.

From the delicate harvesting of lotus stems to the intricate 14-step process of creating a lotus silk scarf, artisan Phan Thị Thuận shares her passion and perseverance in preserving this special art.

State management agencies not only need to perfect the legal framework but also act as a bridge to help connect Vietnam’s digital platforms and potential users.

In Lạc Sơn District, Bùi Huy Vọng has spent 20 years of his life writing about Mường culture. He has published more than 20 books and research papers on Mường shamans, rituals and food.

Ha Thi Thanh Huong, 34, a lecturer at the International University (IU), has been named one of the winners of the 2023 Golden Globe Science and Technology Awards.

After trying many jobs in different industries, from a teacher to a seller, Vu Thi Le Thuy decided to kick off her own business with her hometown's popular product - Cao Phong orange.

The "agricultural engineers" originating from these efforts have successfully engaged in breeding new rice varieties, making significant contributions to rice production in the Mekong Delta region.

Instead of setting floor levels, it would be better to let supply and demand determine e-commerce shipping fees, experts say.

By enhancing capability, reforming institutions, continuing to exploit opportunities, and ensuring inter-sectoral cooperation, Vietnam can reach its zero net emission target and support energy transition goals.

Hanoi ranked higher than Kuala Lumpur, Taipei and Kyoto to obtain Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination 2023 at the World Culinary Awards.

Filmmakers, lawyers and distribution companies have said that copyright infringement is getting diverse and more serious. As soon as new movies hit the screen, hundreds of pirated films and videos appear on illegal websites.

Households install rooftop solar power systems for their own use, but cannot sell electricity to other institutions and individuals. They can potentially provide electricity to the national grid, but they do not get paid for doing so.

The digital economy is expected to make up 25 percent of Vietnam’s GDP by 2025 and 30 percent by 2030, the Politburo Resolution 52-HQ/TW states.

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is an agreement inclined towards sustainable development. The EU’s CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) has posed a new challenge for Vietnam’s exports to enter the EU market.