Vĩnh Long women build sustainable livelihoods with support loans

When Phan Thị Trúc Phương of Tân Thành Bình Commune received her first loan of about VNĐ12 million (US$456) from the Fund to support the economic development of women in Vĩnh Long Province in 2017, she invested in sewing machines and opened a small garment workshop.  

Border guards help repair kindergarten in Cao Bằng

Not only creating a safer space for the pupils, repairs to Cốc Pàng Kindergarten are also expected to help sustain their parents’ efforts to keep them in school while they work on farms during the day.

Fighting against human trafficking

Phú Thọ has launched a province-wide campaign to mark National Anti-Human Trafficking Day, combining public awareness, community engagement and livelihood support to help protect vulnerable groups from trafficking.

Railways reinvent themselves with tourism, heritage trains

Việt Nam's railway sector is gaining fresh momentum as a series of innovative services, including tourism, heritage and dedicated commuter trains, have attracted growing numbers of passengers and opened up new opportunities for the industry.

Việt Nam looks to turn culinary acclaim into tourism revenue

With Vietnamese cuisine securing growing recognition from global bodies, travel publications and rankings, the country now has a real shot at transforming every dish into a cultural experience, sharpening both the appeal and economic power of its tourism industry.

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