Ex-leaders of State-owned steel firms stand trial Hà Nội’s People’s Court on Monday morning opened the first instance trial of 19 people accused of violations at the Thái Nguyên Steel and Iron Corporation (Tisco).

More universities seek quality accreditation from domestic, int'l organisations

Universities nationwide are paying more attention to educational quality accreditation and assurance from domestic and international organizations and centres.

Mekong Delta needs more investment in transport infrastructure Investment in transport infrastructure in the Mekong Delta is key to boosting exports of local agricultural and seafood products, according to experts.

Sky Gate project offers artworks in digital form “Cổng Trời” (Sky Gate), a project offering Vietnamese artworks in digital form, is expected to expose Vietnamese art to collectors worldwide.

Quảng Ngãi Province shelves UNESCO geopark recognition plans Despite having prepared a dossier for the UNESCO recognition of the Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Global Geo-Park last November, local authorities have shelved plans to apply for the park's recognition after years of efforts and some 160 field surveys and scientific seminars.

Philippines' new law cuts corporate tax, improves fiscal incentives system Philippines' new law cuts corporate tax, improves fiscal incentives system

Central city to develop an international finance centre The central city’s people’s committee and the Import-Export Pan Pacific Group (IPPG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the development of an international and regional finance centre to attract investors in the future.

History absorbed by different means

Đặng Thanh Huyên is the author of the colourful Vietnamese history artbook ‘Việt sử diễn họa’, the artist behind the historical animation series ‘Hào khí ngàn năm’ (Thousand years of pride) aired on National Việt Nam Television VTV and is the co-administrator of ‘Đại Việt cổ phong’ (The great Đại Việt), a Facebook group on history research.

From humble sedge come new creations

Born in Nga Sơn, a rural district in the central province of Thanh Hóa famed for its traditional products made of sedge, Trần Doãn Hùng has been involved in a business endeavour using the material to create fashionable handbags and decorative items that sell well on Amazon.

VPBank, AXYS Group join hands to help businesses go online Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VPBank) and AXYS Group that specialises in providing online and business processing outsourcing services have launched a programme to help firms develop their online business.