A brighter economic picture has been painted thanks to a positive index of industrial production (IIP) and improved export turnover in the first two months of this year.

Manufacturers are providing an impetus for better economic growth this year.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop began a three-day visit to Vietnam on February 17 to strengthen cooperation in various areas between the two countries.

Son Doong in the central province of Quang Binh is well-known as the world’s largest cave. Discovered in 2009, it is now one of the hottest spots in Vietnam and the nation’s most expensive tours.

Hanoi consumers appear to be growing in optimism according to a new consumer confidence survey.

PetroVietnam has decided to temporarily halt its involvement in a US$1.8 billion oil exploration project in Venezuela.

The US-backed Walmart, one of the world’s biggest retail groups, is boosting its purchase of Vietnamese goods.

A national survey conducted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has revealed growing business confidence for the new year.

After a few months in Hanoi, Ounkham Pimmata considers the differences between his hometown of Vientiane and Vietnam’s capital city.

Texas Pacific Group (TPG), one of the largest private equity firms in the US, will organise its limited partners (LB) conference in Hanoi from March 19-21.