A Flight of Fancy

A short story by Kiều Bích Hậu

PVN facing difficulties in ensuring national energy reserves The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) needs to set up a national energy reserve centre to deal with emergencies when there are interruptions in the supply source, said Deputy General Director of Vietnam Petroleum Institute Nguyễn Hồng Minh.

Violations detected at hydropower plants in Lai Châu provinces Violations in the construction of a number of hydropower plants in the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu have been blamed on poor management by local authorities.

Sơn La Longan and Safe Farm Produce Week 2019 launched in Hà Nội

Building a good trade marketing campaign will help provinces not only to increase sales of their agricultural products but effectively build their product brands.

Property supply expected to increase in H2 The supply of real estate products is expected to surge in the second half of the year but a market bubble is unlikely to form, according to general secretary of the Việt Nam Association of Property Brokers Nguyễn Văn Đính.

Politburo warns former deputy PM The decision was made during a Politburo meeting held in Hà Nội, chaired by Party General Secretary, President Nguyễn Phú Trọng. 

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 4: Chè

How sweet is your tooth? In Việt Nam desserts are a big, big deal. Tune in to episode 4 of Nom, nom, Vietnam to check out the tasty treats served up in Hà Nội and beyond.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 3: Xôi xéo

It's one of the most common dishes in the whole of Việt Nam, but next time you tuck into a bowl of xôi xéo, or sticky rice with smashed green beans, spare a thought for the people who have been working since before sunrise to make sure your food is on the table.

Vietnamese firms urged to transform in digital age

The internet and smartphones are having a profound impact on consumers in many areas and offering manufacturers and retailers the opportunity to promote their products while also bringing challenges in understanding new shopping trends and identifying effective methods of communication, a seminar heard in HCM City on Thursday.

Bình Định experiences most serious drought in 15 years

The south central province of Bình Định is experiencing its most serious drought in the last 15 years, with 4,000 households and 3,400ha of crops lacking water.