Professor Vladimir Kolotov, head of the Ho Chi Minh Institute at St. Petersburg University in Russia, was interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency on the promotion of President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology in the modern age as his 131st birthday on May 19 approaches.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop mobile commerce and expand e-commerce coverage in domestic markets until 2030, focusing on high quality platforms and co-operation between platforms and businesses.

Modern and online shopping channels recorded strong growth last year and will continue to thrive this year, according to experts.

Vietnam will continue with the building of a modernity-oriented agriculture sector with complete value chains in 2021, according to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong.

As one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia and with considerable volumes of FDI, Vietnam is adopting modern technology to enhance digital payments nationwide, global digital payment provider Visa has reported.

Modern Diplomacy, an invaluable platform for assessing and evaluating complex international issues, on November 10 ran an article giving an assessment of Vietnam’s performance as ASEAN 2020 Chair and the significance of the 37th ASEAN Summit for the region amid current challenges.

VOV.VN - A total of 27 out of the 35 finalists of the Miss Vietnam 2020 pageant left a positive impression on both the judges and audience members during a talent segment held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 27.

VOV.VN - The Mien Dong (Eastern) Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City is considered one of the country’s largest and most modern public transport hubs and is set to be put into operation from October 10.

VOV.VN - Recent years has seen pianist Tuan Nam, a member of the band Anh Em (Brothers) become a key person in bringing some of the world’s most famous artists and bands, such as Kenny G, Modern Talking, and Boney M, to Vietnam.