The planning of the north central region and coastal central region in 2021-2030 is part of national master planning, demonstrating the orientation for national development plans in different sectors.

Analysts believe that cash flow will return this week following signs of recovery late last week. However, individual investors are expected to be very cautious after witnessing the strong sales last week.

VietNamNet talks with Mata Amritanandamayi or Amma (Mother), who is best known for embracing the masses.

Surveys conducted by VietNamNet at sales agents in Hanoi have found that most junk simcards sold are issued by four mobile network operators – Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone and Vietnamobile.

Vietnam is expected to attract foreign experts and technologies, especially overseas Vietnamese scientists working in the semiconductor industry.

Domestic industrial production is still facing challenges, but Vietnam’s businesses are optimistic as they see signs of improvement in the global economy.

The bread sidewalk vending stall of Grandmother Sau, 87, has been in Binh Duong for many decades. She sells the cheapest bread product in Vietnam.

Many Vietnamese couples swear to have a son at any cost. But experts warn that they will have to pay a heavy price for this.

Dinh Tien Dung, Hanoi Party Committee Secretary, noted that Hanoi and HCM City, the two largest cities in the country, have faced similar problems during the development process.

Nguyen Hong Loi will be the first athlete with a disability to take part in the duathlon DNSE Aquaman Vietnam 2023, which consists of swimming and running.

Hang has been running 42km every day for nearly 300 days as part of her year-long endeavor. Her ultimate aim is to reach 365 days, covering an estimated total distance of 15,330km.

Visitors have been able to explore the famous tourist attractions of Hanoi in a very special way at no charge thanks to the members of Hanoi Free Private Tour Guides (HNFTGs).

During a business trip, an American veteran handed over a Vietnamese soldier’s hat on which we could see the inscription of the name of the Vietnamese martyr and the date he joined the army.

She knew more than the average Japanese about lacquer in Japan, but it was only in Vietnam that she started to learn this skill and create something herself.

Hanoians like drinking draft beer together after working hours. They sit on large sidewalks instead of luxurious rooms with air conditioners, and use glasses that have existed through decades.

Over 12 years ago, Rêu Village was struck by a sinister disease known as the "mysterious illness," which claimed the lives of dozens of its inhabitants. Nowadays, though painful memories still linger, the transformation is evident and for the better.

French painter Jean-Charles Sarrazin was first drawn to Vietnamese culture and people while studying fine arts in Hanoi nearly four decades ago.

Oversupply, epidemics, price whirlwinds and smuggled goods are the problems farmers have faced for many years. Many of them have given up but others have downsized their farming scale.

Vietnam’s economy is believed to have overcome the most difficult period and is on the way to recovery. Analysts say that a decade of breakthroughs is ahead.

Generative AI (artificial intelligence) is expected to have great influence on the gaming industry, helping boost the development of Vietnam’s digital economy and turn the country into a global game industry powerhouse.