Ignoring the risks, more unlicensed establishments have been opened and are still carrying out mass production of fake cosmetic surgery.

The stone musical instrument is one of the world’s oldest, and has recently been attracting the attention of local youngsters eager to play at provincial tourist destinations.

As of this year, the elderly population accounts for 11 per cent of the total population of HCM City, officially pushing the city into its ageing phase. The city’s birth rate has continuously declined over the past decade.

Even at the age of 70, an age when many former professional marathon runners have hung up their running shoes, Nguyen Do Hung remains a familiar face in running events across Vietnam.

The new visa policy which took effect on August 15 is expected to attract more tourists in the last two quarters of the year.

Vietnamese enterprises are issuing corporate bonds in the international market as they have found it difficult to mobilize capital domestically after a number of scandals. However, this has been the choice of only some large enterprises.

"Cơm 5,000 Hà Nội" group, a charity of young volunteers, is offering food to thousands of needy people every day at an almost free price.

For the past 28 years, Phan Thi Phuc has been joined by enthusiastic volunteer teachers to enrich the souls of hundreds of underprivileged children with art lessons.

Looking at mesmerising photos of landscapes and people in Hanoi by British photographer Marcus Lacey, people may think he has been living here for many years.

More freelance labourers in Hoi An have spent part of their monthly income on voluntary social insurance, considering this as a saving for after they retire.

Rice grain, ripe sprigs of rice, and the graceful yet resilient bamboo trees – the typical images of Vietnam, have been an inspiration for Vietnamese jewellery designers and goldsmiths to create magnificent items.

Vietnam still pursues a bureaucratic, subsidized way of thinking which lacks a long-term, large-scale vision, with development strategies "full of crumbs and holes".

The fashion industry is regarded as one of the most wasteful sectors. If you don’t believe this is the case? Check your closet.

The city of Hanoi embraces a long list of traditional craft villages. From north, south, east and west, craft villages in the city and beyond were born centuries ago to supply to the ancient citadel of the past.

High inflation has forced consumers around the world to tighten their purse strings. Vietnamese farmers and exporters are concerned that farm exports may not see growth this year.

Preventing toxic content being seen by small children is a difficult task which needs the cooperation of many parties, including parents, schools and social organizations.

A rice shortage has pushed global rice prices up to a new high and caused domestic prices to escalate. This has exposed the vulnerabilities of Vietnam’s rice production.

Experts believe that protecting "living cultural heritage" or “heritage holders” is very important to develop a sustainable cultural life in Vietnam.

Many South Korean investors have recently injected big money into pharmacies, considered a sector with high potential in Vietnam. American and Japanese pharmacies  have been present here for many years.

Although Phùng Văn Nam was born and grown up in a poor commune, he has successfully researched and manufactured many agricultural machines that have high applicability, increasing productivity, are highly appreciated and widely used by farmers.