Requirements versus benefits in eco-industrial parks

Trần Duy Đông, director general of the Department for Local and Regional Economy under the Ministry of Planning and Investment,  speaks to Công Thương (Industry and Trade) newspaper about the development of eco-industrial parks in Việt Nam

Vinyl records make a comeback with new albums

 A series of new albums of vinyl records (analog recordings) were released recently in HCM City, introducing a new element in the local industry that is dominated by digital CDs and DVDs.

VN designs shortlisted for World Architecture Festival

Designs by Vietnamese architects have been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF).

FDI firms prefer commercial dispute arbitration

As many as 40 per cent of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises choose to use commercial arbitration in cases of disputes, rather than going to court, said Phan Trọng Đạt, Deputy Secretary General of the Việt Nam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

Upset as injured Uchimura’s reign ends at Worlds

Kohei Uchimura's eight-year reign as the undisputed king of gymnastics came to a dramatic end on Monday after the hobbling Japanese star was eliminated during qualifiers at the World Championships.

Hải Phòng target V. League record1

Victory over Quảng Ninh Coal this weekend on home turf will help Hải Phòng level the record of seven consecutive wins that Hoàng Anh Gia Lai set up in 2004.Hải Phòng are not considered a candidate for the cup this season but they have had a phenomenon run with six wins and 18 points to stand on top of the table.

Vinyl records make comeback in Viet Nam with new releases Two albums of vinyl records (analog recordings) were released recently in HCM City, introducing a new element in the local industry that is dominated by digital CDs and DVDs.

State invests in high tech agriculture The rural technology transfer initiative for the 2011-15 period would aim to help farmers apply modern technology at broader and deeper levels compared to the previous project period, said Bui Manh Hai, deputy chairman of the standing committee for the Rural and Mountainous Areas Programme.

Pop composer shares river-inspired melodies Le Minh Son is a phenom in the Vietnamese pop music scene. While preparing for his upcoming live show, Mot Khuc Song Hong (The Melody of the Red River), he talked with Phuong Linh about the event and Vietnamese music.

President Triet honours nation's top students Intellectuals have the most important role in socio-economic development in any era, and Vietnamese intellectuals today should dedicate their achievements to serving humanity and the nation, said President Nguyen Minh Triet.