Vietnam's future economic outlook hinges on export-led growth: economist
In-DepthVietnam is poised to prioritize export-driven strategies as the cornerstone of its economic development, positioning itself for sustained growth in the coming years, said Dr. Jonathan Pincus, director of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management and former Chief Economist of UNDP Vietnam.
German diplomat praises Vietnam’s efforts in ensuring timber legality for sustainable forestry
In-DepthIt is very good that Vietnam, at a very early stage, has taken action to implement the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLEGT), in a bid to address the global challenge of illegal logging, strengthen its timber supply chain, and ensure the legality of its wood products, said Jens Schmid-Kreye, First Secretary at the German Embassy in Vietnam.
In Vietnam, paying hospital bills for strangers becomes viral trend
In-DepthIn a quiet hospital room in Ho Chi Minh City, tears welled in the eyes of Vo Van Hoai as he held a receipt for VND40 million (US$1,516) in hospital fees, fully paid by someone he has never met.
Vietnam's Doi Moi: An inspiring story of renewal and partnership
In-DepthSince embarking on its Doi Moi (Renovation) journey in 1986, Vietnam has achieved a remarkable socio-economic transformation, a testament to its visionary policies and the enduring support of partners, said UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi during a talk with Tuoi Tre News.
Information technology museum a spotlight of Vietnam’s digital transformation journey
Vietnam NewsVietnam’s first private Information Technology Museum not only preserves historic devices but also tells the story of the country’s digital transformation, from the era of a state-subsidized economy to the dawn of the Internet age.
Vietnam’s F&B market sees foreign players thrive amid domestic chains’ challenges
In-DepthVietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) market is witnessing rapid growth, with foreign brands expanding their presence and outperforming in revenue. Meanwhile, local F&B chains are facing increasing pressure to compete.
Foreign journalists tell stories of Vietnam's Doi Moi
In-DepthTwo former American war correspondents who have spent more than half their lives following Vietnam's development story share an unwavering belief in the Southeast Asian country's potential for growth.
Tough laws, new ideas end electric fishing in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
In-DepthOnce a widespread and feared method of fishing in Vietnam’s southernmost province, electric shocking is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, thanks to strict prison sentences, grassroots innovations, and a renewed communal push to protect freshwater fish stocks.
Art Envoy Tony Memmel, born with one hand and talent, to engage Vietnamese audiences at U.S.–Vietnam Friendship Festival
Vietnam NewsAs a special guest of the U.S.–Vietnam Friendship Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, guitarist Tony Memmel, who was born with only one hand but is self-taught on the guitar, has arrived for his performance.
French artist Karine Bonneval’s chromatography reveals the Vietnamese bond with the world of flowers
In-DepthA story told, a happy memory rekindled, a flower called by name – all gently come together in Hoa Tay, an art project by French artist Karine Bonneval during her two-month residency in Ho Chi Minh City.
