With Vietnam’s household plastic goods market flooded with made-in-China products, the domestic industry is now trying to gain back home ground in recent years–although to reach new heights, local firms will have to make more improvements on their products. High-quality plastic products of Dai Dong Tien Plastic Company attract many consumers. (Photo: SGGP) In the [...]
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Many illustrative paintings depicting scenes from the beloved children’s tale De Men Phieu Luu Ky (Adventures of a Cricket), written by To Hoai, are currently on display at the Ha Noi Writers Association to celebrate 70 years since the book’s release. The story was printed in 37 languages and is popular in many countries in [...]
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As of July next year, Hanoi will officially restrict migration to the inner capital city under a law passed by the National Assembly yesterday afternoon. The capital bill was passed with 76% (377 deputies) in favor. Meanwhile, 21% of the deputies opposed article 19 that stipulates the restriction of migration to inner Hanoi. Under the [...]
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The number of students becoming the victims of overseas study consultancy firms’ trickeries has been increasing. Meanwhile, the firms cannot be prosecuted for their swindling, because there has been no regulation on the punishments. In most cases, the victims do not know where they should go and whom they should contact to ask for help. [...]
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Located in the tropics, Vietnam still cannot take full advantage of its sun and wind resources to generate electricity. This has been attributed to the unreasonable mechanism which is unattractive to investors. Under the Decision No. 37 dated June 29, 2011, the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) is the electricity buyer who takes the responsibility of [...]
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Loans in US dollars are in increasingly high demand thanks to low interest rates and stable foreign exchange rates. Director of the Mifaco Furniture Company Dien Quang Hiep said businesses wanted loans in dollars as the exchange rate between the dollar and dong was stable, while interest rates for dollar loans were much lower [...]
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Cyclos have become not only an inextricable part of Hanoi’s culture but also one of its “tourist attractions” for foreign visitors to the city. The history of Vietnamese cyclos First appearing in Vietnam in the 1940s when the country was under the French colonialist rule, cyclos were primarily used by senior French officials to show [...]
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Tired after a busy week, I went to rejuvenate at Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort, a perfect place at the edge of the Van Long Nature Reserve, about 90km south of the capital. Van Long Nature Reserve is a flooded field surrounded by limestone mountains. A boat trip is an ideal way to witness its wild [...]
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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented the “For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism” insignia to David Marmel, President of the Mrs World pageant, at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 12. The award honours Marmel’s contributions to cultural and tourism development in Vietnam. Marmel, who is accompanied by Mrs World [...]
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A ceremony took place at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Zone in Hanoi on September 19 to break the ground for Vietnam’s first Space Center. Once completed in 2020, it will be the most modern center of its kind in Southeast Asia. The centre will be built on a 9 hectare site in the Hoa Lac [...]
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