60 years of Hồ Chí Minh Trail at sea celebrated

Across this legendary route, many ships overcame typhoons and strict enemy blockades to successfully transport hundreds of thousands of tonnes of weapons, food and medicines to supply the southern front, contributing to the national great victory in Spring, 1975.

VPBank signs US$100 million loan with JICA and SMBC

Financial access for female-led businesses boosted with loan To promote better financial access among female-led small and medium-sized enterprises, a US$75 million loan fund has been agreed upon.

Profit down in Q3, likely to pick up in Q4: banks Commercial banks have recorded lower profit during the third quarter of the year with the underlying cause being the fourth outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which resulted in lockdowns in major cities and provinces across the country, said the latest report by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). 

Still room for growth in Việt Nam-Germany partnership: Deputy Foreign Minister

Even after a decade of Strategic Partnership, there is still ample room for growth in Việt Nam-Germany bilateral relations, said Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Tô Anh Dũng.

Singer brings xẩm folk singing to wider audience

Nguyễn Thu Phương, 36, was born and grew up in Quảng Ninh Province, home to many of Việt Nam's singers in genres such as pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B. However, she chose to specialise in folk music. After years of studying hát xẩm (blind busker's singing), Phương now has a leading role in this music in the country. She even holds free xẩm singing classes to revive and develop the folk genre. Phương spoke with Thanh Hà about her plans.

Việt Nam aims for safe treatment of 100 per cent solid waste in 2050

The Vietnamese Government has set a goal to raise the rate of solid waste collected and safely treated to 100 per cent in 2050 as part of the freshly approved national strategy on green growth for 2021-2030.

Asserting its leading position in Vietnam’s mining industry Masan High-Tech Materials owns Nui Phao polymetallic mine, an open-pit mine located in Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province, with high volume of tungsten, fluorspar, bismuth and copper minerals.

VPBank Prime launched to target younger Vietnamese generations VPBank has launched VPBank Prime, the first financial brand in Vietnam dedicated to the young generations.

President calls for enhancement of labour skills President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has sent out a letter calling for the enhancement of labour skills to help the country develop prosperously.