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Hanoi suburbs covered by smoke from burnt straw
The rice fields on the outskirts of Hanoi are in the summer - autumn crop harvest. Farmers maintain the old routine of burning straw after harvest, creating dust and smoke.
Is Vietnam the most attractive automobile market in ASEAN?
The Vietnamese automobile market is much smaller than Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia, but it is now one of the most attractive markets in the region.
Vietnam still imports products from China that are plentiful at home
Vietnam spent US$32 billion on imports from China in the first eight months of the year, including products which are plentiful in Vietnam.
Large M&A deal could change Vietnam’s sugar industry
Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) has finally confirmed that it is negotiating with Thanh Thanh Cong (TTC) on the transfer of its sugar mill in Laos to TTC.
Companies spend big money to advertise products overseas
Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Ton Dong A and Dien Quang Lamp JSC all have had their brands appear at the football grounds of the world's most attractive football tournament – the British Premiership.
Foreign investment in textile & garment sector falls
Unlike two years ago, when Vietnam witnessed a wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) in textile & garment projects, the capital flow into the sector has slowed down.
Paper made of coconut milk in Hoi An impresses tourists
Unlike any other kind of paper made of familiar materials, the paper created by Truong Tan Tho, Le Thanh Ha and Tran Quang Thang in Hoi An ancient town is unique as it is made of nipa.
Education Ministry criticized about plan to offer many foreign languages
The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has been told that it will put a heavy burden on students by including multiple foreign languages in the curriculum at general schools.
Who will follow The Gioi Di Dong's departure out of Big C?
The Gioi Di Dong (Mobile World), the largest mobile phone distribution chain, shut down its 22 shops at Big C Vietnam after the retailer fell into Thai hands. Cdiscount, an e-commerce website, will stop operation from December 31.
Once-famous brands struggle to survive
As profits from companies' core business fields have fallen, many once-famous brands are trying to make money by leasing land or selling other products.