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Investors hold on to cash, avoid investment in gold, land
Though gold prices remain unchanged and land and securities have become more valuable, the rich still prefer to keep their cash.
Ancient pagodas around Hanoi’s West Lake
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.
Glimmers of hope for Vietnamese to collect artworks
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.
Kidney stone as big as orange removed from poor man
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.
Eco-tourism in Ca Mau proves profitable
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.
A jungle feast in Kontum
Kontum leaf salad last year was recognized among top 10 Vietnamese specialties of Asian cuisine for the second time by the Asian Record Organization.
Vietnam eager to attract Japanese investment in agricultural projects
Many Japanese investors have been taking quiet steps to pour money into the agricultural sector in Vietnam.
The importance of the local art market
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.
The largest Chinese street festival in Saigon
Thousands of people in Saigon and tourists have flocked to District 5 in HCM City to participate in the Tet Nguyen Tieu Festival of the Chinese community in Cho Lon.
More Vietnamese raise voice against primary education reform
Though the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has put an end to the debate about the primary education reform by refusing to amend Circular No 30, parents are still protesting against it.