Figures about electricity access cited by Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and the World Bank (WB) show different pictures. 

Many high-end hotels are expected to be put into operation in 2015, according to Alternaty, a real estate consultancy firm.

Though gold prices remain unchanged and land and securities have become more valuable, the rich still prefer to keep their cash.

Around Hanoi’s most famous lake, Ho Tay (West Lake), are more than 20 temples and pagodas ranked as national relic sites for their unique cultural and architectural values such as Tran Quoc, Kim Lien, Pho Linh, Tao Sach and Van Nien.

After many years of being almost exclusively oriented to foreign clients, some galleries are finding appropriate ways to return to the potential of the local market.

Ten years ago a man named Minh discovered a 2.3mm stone in his kidney but he did not have money for treatment. The stone is now as big as an orange.

Homestay services are bringing a good income for farmers in Ca Mau province, who are promoting the flora and fauna of the region's wetland ecosystem.

Kontum leaf salad last year was recognized among top 10 Vietnamese specialties of Asian cuisine for the second time by the Asian Record Organization. 

Many Japanese investors have been taking quiet steps to pour money into the agricultural sector in Vietnam. 

Vietnam’s Doi Moi (renovation) painting period in the 90s marked great success in both arts and business. But during that time, no one from the art world thought that there could be a real art market in the country as there were few clients.