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Special wanderer: disabled traveller offers inspiration for all

On Check in Vietnam, the largest group for the Vietnamese travel community on Facebook, Phan Vu Minh is considered by many travel fellows to be the most special Vietnamese wanderer.

Stimulating demand will help HCM City's ‘economic locomotive’: economist

Domestic consumption will help HCM City’s economy rebound from stagnation and create motivation for the economic center to maintain sustainable development.

Vietnam firm included in global multi-billion dollar IT service groups

CEO Nguyen Van Khoa said many of FPT’s goals were once described as too ambitious, but in the end they were attainable. The US$1 billion worth of revenue from IT services from overseas markets is one of them.

New markets open, fruit exporters expected to earn US$6-7 billion

Vietnamese vegetable and fruit farmers and exporters experienced a prosperous year in 2023 with record-high export turnover of $5.7 billion. The figure is expected to be higher this year as new high-end markets have opened.

Vietnam’s position in global FDI flow rises: minister

Vietnam is not only an attractive destination for foreign investors, with FDI registered in 2023 reaching $36.6 billion, but the country also invests in other economies, which has helped elevate its position in global FDI flow.

Tay farmer shows rustic charm on social media

Lường Quang Đại, an ethnic Tày man, might look nothing like a hot TikToker with his modest rustic appearance, but his channel has over 425,000 followers and 8 million likes.

Community fills gap in heritage preservation

Experts have affirmed the role of the local community as the "holder and practitioner" of heritage.

VN gains great achievements in developing highways

In 2023, Vietnam completed nine highway projects with a total length of nearly 500 kilometers and put them into operation, raising the total length of the highway network in Vietnam to 1,900 kilometers.

VN praised by partners for green development measures

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Vietnam Business Forum in early December 2023 affirmed that green transition, together with digital transformation and innovation, are strategic choices and top priorities for Vietnam.

Noble patriots diligently enhancing Vietnam’s status

With their persistent efforts and passionate heart, many Vietnamese have obtained impressive achievements in their field, effectively popularizing the image of Vietnam to the international community.

VN prepares high-quality workforce to welcome semiconductor giants

The government has assigned the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to produce 50,000 semiconductor engineers to satisfy demand by 2030.

Man preserves precious tree on sacred Yen Tu Mountain

The ancient podocarp, or xich tung in Vietnamese, (Dacrydium elatum) in Yen Tu forest is no longer being threatened with extinction because there is a "sponsor" who has successfully propagated it.

Hanoi’s parks have new look following Hanoi mayor's promise

Encouraging results were gained last year after Hanoi Mayor Tran Sy Thanh committed to revive the parks in the city.

Supporting industry development: VN mustn’t miss second chance

Vietnam now has to import thousands of spare parts and components for domestic production, worth tens of thousands of billions of dollars each year. Annual automobile part imports alone are valued at $50-60 billion.

Vietnamese mechanics help Swiss racer repair his 91-year-old classic car

The Saigon Classic Car Club and a team of mechanics in Ho Chi Minh City recently helped a Swiss racer whose 91-year-old classic car broke down on the first day of a rally.

Five talented Vietnamese male players born in the year of the dragon

The year 2024 promises to be a remarkable year for Vietnamese football, with a roster of outstanding players expected to shine. Among them are five talented male players who were born in the year of the Dragon (2000).

Experts warn of serious consequences as fertility rate drops in Vietnam

Vietnam continued to see a fertility rate decrease in 2023. The low birth rate will cause consequences such as a rapid aging population and labor shortage. It will also affect social security.

Novaland, Vinhomes report profits, but realtors remain pessimistic

Only a few large real estate firm reported profits for 2023, while most firms reported losses amid a stagnant property market.

Amended laws offer both good and bad news for property market

The newly amended Law on Credit Institutions makes it difficult for banks to transfer real estate projects used as collateral for loans to settle debts.

Finding true love in Vietnam

There are many reasons people decide to pack their bags and move permanently to Vietnam.