Online shopping and hunting for promotional items has become a habit of many people, especially Gen Z, or individuals born in the mid-90s. Illustrative image. (Photo: Vietnamnet.vn) With just a smartphone and few clicks, they can make a purchase and have products delivered to their home without wasting too much time and effort going somewhere to choose. A survey...

A 5-MW waste-to-energy facility, the first of its kind in the southern province of Binh Duong, became operational on January 12. A 5-MW waste-to-energy facility, the first of its kind in the southern province of Binh Duong, becomes operational on January 12 (Photo: VNA) The plant was invested by the Binh Duong Water Environment Joint Stock Company (BIWASE). Its...

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s KP Aero Industries will start building a 20,000sq.m factory with an investment of 480 billion VND (20 million USD) at the central city’s Da Nang Hi-Tech Park, to produce and supply various parts for the aircraft industry. A factory in Da Nang City's Hi-Tech Park. RoK's KP Aero Industries will soon start building...

Purchasing power for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet holiday) will increase 10% from the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Purchasing power for the traditional Lunar New Year will increase 10% from the same time last year. (Photo: VNA) Businesses have been stockpiling essential goods to ensure supply during the Tet season,...

The agriculture sector emerged as a firm pillar of the economy last year, setting a series of new records despite global market downturn. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan commended the entire sector for its tremendous efforts during a period of unprecedented economic challenges. He declared 2023 the year of extraordinary...

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will transport apricot and peach blossoms for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) on domestic flights from January 11 to February 24. One passenger will be allowed to carry one branch of apricot or peach blossoms, measuring a maximum of 150cm x 40cm x 40cm as checked baggage.(Photo: VietnamPlus) A passenger will...

A Tet (Lunar New Year) festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from January 18-21 with a range of special activities honouring Vietnamese culture and food. The ambassadors of the festival. (Photo: VNA) The municipal Department of Tourism and the Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association (VCCA) said on January 11 that apart from art performances and Tet...

Seven Vietnamese businesses have been allowed to export bird's nest products to China so far, said Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Head of the Office of International Cooperation and Communications of the Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Vietnam's annual bird's nest output is about 150 tonnes worth over 600 million USD....

The disbursement of public investment in 2023 was projected to reach 95% of the plan, equivalent to nearly 676 trillion VND (over 27 billion USD), marking the record high so far, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong. An intersection of Van Don expressway connecting to Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh province....

The sales index of the processing and manufacturing sector in December 2023 rose 3.1% month-on-month and 5.1% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The sales index of the processing and manufacturing sector in December 2023 expands 3.1% month-on-month. (Photo: VNA) However, the ministry said, the index expanded by only 1.8% last year, lower than...