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Loc Troi’s financial troubles: Was former CEO Duy Thuan the turning point?

Loc Troi, a company that dominated the agricultural industry for decades, is now reeling from financial losses, risky strategies, and an investigation into former CEO Nguyen Duy Thuan, who faces accusations of misconduct.

VN's bird-watching tours attract high-spending tourists from around the world

Bird-watching tours in Vietnam are drawing affluent tourists from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, willing to spend thousands of dollars for a chance to photograph rare bird species.

American husband transforms 6,000sq.m plot into a Vietnamese garden for his wife

To fulfill his Vietnamese wife’s dream of having a garden, a retired American man transformed a large plot of land in Arizona, growing a variety of Vietnamese produce.

The box-like houses in a small alley in HCM City neighborhood

The small alley at No 24 Thu Khoa Huan street in district 1, HCM City, which has existed since the French colonial period, shows a clear contrast between the modern, spacious houses on one side and tiny houses on the other.

The craft village in HCM City where every worker has scars

A craft village located in the heart of HCM City for many years provided the livelihood for hundreds of households whose workers bear scars on their bodies from the hard work.

Press agencies call for preferential taxes to help overcome difficulties

The administration of Vietnam over the years has cut taxes and eased required local contributions to help people recover after wars, natural disasters and epidemics. And it now should apply a similar policy for press agencies.

ASEAN's digital economy: opportunities for Vietnam's growth

ASEAN is currently undergoing a robust digital transformation. How can Vietnam seize opportunities from the region to enhance its digital connectivity and advance its national digital economy strategy?

Vietnam’s growth rate skyrockets: Factors behind the surge

The leading Japanese newspaper Nikkei recently headlined, “Vietnam's Q3 Growth Soars Like a Rocket at 7.4%, the Highest in Two Years.”

Hanoi's remarkable transformation after 20 years

Hanoi is not perfect, but Hanoi in 2024 is way better than Hanoi in the 2000s. And with a promising plan and a generation eager to contribute and change society for the better, Hanoi in 2034 might progress even further.

Vietnamese businesses in the ‘nation’s rising era’:

While Vietnamese businesses are described as having strong resilience which has helped them survive challenges, they are very slow in "growing up", though the Party has listed them as an important factor determining Vietnam’s economic development.

VN attracts investors in the race to build data centers across Southeast Asia

With around 30 data centers and more on the way, Vietnam is becoming a hub for cloud and data storage, supported by favorable regulations and growing digitalization in the economy.

VN’s top leader's visit to France, Mongolia, Ireland results in 20 agreements

The official visit of Party Chief, President To Lam to Mongolia, Ireland, and France included nearly 80 diverse activities and yielded significant diplomatic achievements.

Mysterious tycoon Ho Xuan Nang: Will he join Vietnam’s billionaire club?

Ho Xuan Nang, the man behind Vicostone and Phenikaa, remains one of the stock market’s hidden billionaires. His foray into autonomous tech may change that.

NA Chairman calls for innovative cultural development with minimal budget

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasizes the need to explore models of cultural development that require minimal funding, highlighting the importance of creative approaches in times of economic difficulty.

CEO of major farm producer may be barred from leaving the country

Loc Troi Group (LTG) has sent a document to agencies asking to bar its former CEO Nguyen Huu Thuan from exiting the country because Thuan "committed fraud, causing loss of company assets".

From design to production: The future of Vietnam's chip industry

In a rapidly evolving technology sector, Vietnam stands at a crossroads in its approach to chip manufacturing. Emphasizing design over fabrication could provide the country with a competitive advantage in the global semiconductor industry.

Not all second home purchases should be taxed heavily: real estate ass'n

Taxing second and subsequent homes and tightening lending to real estate buyers should only be considered if the move causes negative effects to the market, according to Nguyen Van Dinh, deputy chair of the Vietnam Real Estate Association (VREA).

An American vlogger teaches Vietnamese language

With a passion for the Vietnamese language and a humourous touch, Brandon Hurley, affectionately known as Phúc Mập, has carved out a unique space in Vietnam’s digital landscape.

Vietnam’s rising era: a national journey toward wealth and strength

Vietnam is entering its "Rising Era," where wealth and prosperity are central to the nation's development, as outlined by Party Chief and President To Lam.

Economists offer suggestions for river tourism development

The competition "The stories about rivers" organized by VietNamNet has prompted experts and researchers to meet and contribute ideas to develop river tourism.