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A marathon year: 365 days of 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.

Hanoi's Little Ambassadors promotes capital tourism

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).

The helmet of a deceased Vietnamese soldier handed over by an American veteran

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.

Japanese master of Vietnamese lacquer

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’ legendary glass used to contain draft beer

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.

Reviving life in the ’mysterious disease’ village

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 and strong attachment to Hanoi

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

Farmers struggle to survive price fluctuations of last 7 years

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.

Businesses weather storms, economy on track to recovery

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.

AI to help Vietnam become global gaming industry powerhouse: experts

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.

VN could become major supplier of semiconductor staff to US companies

Vietnam could provide about 50,000 semiconductor engineers to the US by 2030.

Labor productivity rate on the rise but still too low

The Vietnamese labor productivity rate has been increasing in both value and speed, thus helping boost growth. However, there is still a big gap between Vietnam and developed economies.

Refreshing approach revives local music game shows

A fresh approach to music game shows on television has revitalised an industry that once looked like it was in terminal decline.

Vietnam in good shape to overcome headwinds after pandemic

Vietnam has become stronger after Covid-19. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong said the outstanding factor in the last nine months was the 4.24 percent GDP growth rate, a satisfactory level compared with other countries.

Da Nang: land rents soar, travel firms on brink of bankruptcy

Land rent has soared by 300-400 percent, causing many travel firms in Da Nang to be on the verge of bankruptcy.

US furniture group goes bankrupt, Vietnamese companies experience stormy days

The US-based Noble House Home Furniture LLC has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 with the US Court in the District of Houston, Texas amid inflation and weak consumer spending.

Time for US conglomerates to buy into big Vietnamese businesses

Foreign corporations and investment funds are rushing to inject money into large Vietnamese businesses, especially those in consumer goods, retail, pharmacy and finance.

Ethnic woman helps preserve traditional embroidery

Speaking about her motivation to run the club, Bình recalled her childhood when she learned Dao embroidery techniques from her mother and grandmother. At age 14, Bình said she could sew and embroider on her own dresses.

Business model brings happiness to autistic people

This unique establishment, endearingly named "a happy enterprise," boasts employees in its supermarket, restaurant, and bookstore who are all autistic.

Vietnam has chance to be part of global semiconductor-chip ecosystem

Promoting an ecosystem supporting semiconductor chip manufacturing businesses will help Vietnam attract major chip manufacturers.