Despite US exports rise, VN is urged to tighten origin rules to avoid investigations

Some Vietnamese exports have been investigated for origin fraud and tax evasion, which requires tougher action from the Vietnamese Government to settle the problem and keep its exports growing.

Water source a lifeline for farmers near U Minh Thượng national park Recalling his struggles with poverty, Tuấn said his life started changing thanks to a $750 grant and policy changes that helped 52 households in the area.

Auto stocks to grow thanks to rising consumption

Automobile stocks are expected to lure more investment thanks to the growth of market consumption, forecast to reach over 500,000 vehicles per year from 2021.

More local firms join global supply chains More and more Vietnamese enterprises have become suppliers of supporting products to overseas markets such as the US, Republic of Korea, Japan and Europe. 

Enterprises to handle plastic waste Enterprises in the Packaging Recycling Organisation Vietnam (Pro Vietnam) will collect all packaging they use by 2030, said the organisation’s leader in Hà Nội last week.

Sydney exhibition features Nguyễn Dynasty-inspired artwork, designs

An exhibition showcases artworks and designs inspired by Vietnamese culture during the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) has concluded in Sydney, Australia.

Coffee export prices plummet Although ranked second in the world, Việt Nam's coffee exports are plummeting. Sadly, the price of Vietnamese coffee exports is ranked close to the bottom, much cheaper than the same type of coffee from other countries.

HCM City steps up inspections of fake, smuggled goods The HCM City Steering Committee 389 under the instruction of National Steering Committee 389 will hold more inspections of fake or smuggled goods such as petrol, chemicals and solvents from now until Tết.

Southeastern region, Mekong Delta have success in building new-style rural areas Since the programme kicked off in 2010, the two regions so far have had 874 communes recognised as new-style rural areas, but more needs to be done.

Fish sauce and pottery in central region recognised as heritages

Two traditional trades – fish sauce from Nam Ô Village in Đà Nẵng and Thanh Hà pottery from Hội An – have been recognised as National Intangible Heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, contributing more cultural value to the two tourism hubs in central Việt Nam.