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Foreign travelers ride buffalo, plough in Hoi An
International travelers explore the countryside by bike or do farm work such as ploughing and riding a buffalo.
Photos: Da Lat’s giant pumpkin garden attracts visitors
Known for his garden of giant pumpkins, originating from America, farmer Le Huu Phan in the resort city of Da Lat, in central Vietnam, has successfully planted nearly ten special varieties of fruits and vegetables. His garden has become a new tourist attraction in Da Lat.
Seafood companies struggle, rush to finalise M&As
Seafood companies are experiencing tough days, but they are still spending big money to take over companies in the same field to prevent their situation from becoming even worse.
Many Vietnamese banks change top officials
Changing top managers was a highlight of Vietnamese banks in 2015.
How serious are State-owned enterprises’ debts?
While economist warn that state-owned enterprises’ debts will pose a threat to national financial security, SOEs say that the big debts have been unavoidable.
4K TVs in Vietnam becoming cheaper
Three years ago, a 4K 42-inch TV cost VND300 million, but now sells for VND12 million.
The most expensive fish in Vietnam
Some fish can be used for medical treatment or can bring good luck. They are sold at very high prices.
Commercial banks rush to buy finance companies
Four commercial banks have taken over finance companies, and other banks are consulting with their shareholders about buying such firms to expand their consumer lending.
Vietnam is facing health calamities
Cancer is becoming a health calamity in Vietnam as the disease’s burden accounts for 66% of total disease costs and badly affects to the socioeconomic growth.
Some seaports overloaded, others left idle
Seaports in Vietnam have not been exploited in a reasonable way: some of them are overloaded, while many others have been unused.