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Ritual craft becomes folklore art
The love of one man for the craftsmanship of a traditional village located in the outskirts of Hue has yielded strong attention from tourists visiting the country’s former imperial capital city, who regard the ritual craft as art.
Will fewer Vietnamese hoard dollars as the price drops?
The State Bank’s policies on the dollar have influenced consumers, many of whom are not saving gold to preserve their assets. However, they continue to hold dollars.
Vietnam & the golden opportunity to become the world's workshop
The process of moving capital, existing potential and the pressure of reforms are identified as favorable conditions for Vietnam to become the world’s new factory.
High air transport fees stymie fruit exports
Vuong Dinh Khoat, general director of Ho Chi Minh City-based Hugo Company, said in Tuoi Tre that the high shipping cost has caused problems.
Technology to determine taxi firms’ destiny
The great advantage of the service is that passengers, who just need to have a smartphone with a 3G or internet connection, can call a taxi within the shortest possible time, know their itineraries in advance, and calculate the service fees they have to pay.
What are the assets of the middle class in Vietnam?
About three million people in Vietnam are classified as middle class, whose average property is worth about US$18,074, according to Credit Suisse.
Fascinating Vietnam through the eyes of Ukraine couple
Of the 25 countries and territories that Yulia and Ievgenii went through during their around-the-world trip, Vietnam was one of the most impressive countries.
Unreasonable mechanism clips the wings of rice exporters
Five big rice exporters, including Thailand, India, Vietnam, Pakistan and the US, are all under the influence of new economic circumstances. However, Vietnam is the only country which has seen exports fall.
Foreign casino developers prefer Cambodia to Vietnam
Many famous casino developers have visited Vietnam since 2002 to propose resort projects, but they have not returned.
How much room is there for foreign investors in Vinamilk?
It is still unclear how much of Vinamilk’s stake will be sold to foreign investors. Experts have warned that once foreign investors hold the controlling stake in Vinamilk, they would control the Vietnamese dairy market.