Reflections on pandemic
Many deputies expressed their views on the pandemic, highlighting both the unity and compassion shown by the population and the opportunistic behavior of some officials. They also addressed the existing legal loopholes and the need for short-term and long-term actions. The comprehensive report on
An inevitable economic trend
Green and sustainable growth is an inevitable economic trend that localities need to follow. To restrict investment projects that can threaten the environment at the start, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has recently announced the Provincial Green Index (PGI) and considered it
Selling strange fabric as big as duck eggs, the price is 3 times higher than usual, the farmer makes a huge profit
The strange litchi variety with “terrible” fruit was named by Mr. Pham Van Giang (Thuy Lam village, Thanh Son commune, Thanh Ha district, Hai Duong [...]
The 70-year-old tea shop in Ho Chi Minh City, priced at 10 million VND/kg, still attracts customers
By drying tea manually, the family tea shop of Mr. Quach Hue (59 years old) has always been filled with customers for 70 years, even [...]
A cafe with a 360-degree view, located close to the new train line, appeared at Long Bien station
After the train street cafe in Tran Phu – Phung Hung (Hanoi) was “dead”, a new train cafe appeared at Long Bien station. Vietnam Railways [...]
Economic outlook – gloomy or not?
While many enterprises have in a recent survey held a negative viewpoint on the economy in the rest of 2023, official data paint another picture. The Board for Private Economic Development Research in a recent report stated that around 82% of nearly 10,000 enterprises being surveyed are downbeat
See the yellow seaweed fields under the sea of Quy Nhon
Every year, from May to July, seaweed grows a lot in the sea near Nhon Hai commune (Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh) creating a magical [...]
Effective treatment for work zombies
Employees working perfunctorily, without making an effort to get out of their comfort zone, is a prevalent issue in human resource management. However, while the global average rate is only 8%, this figure is three or four times higher in Vietnamese businesses. Low job performance can have costly
Zombie work phenomenon
Having no objectives for their jobs or future orientation, working with moderate effort, establishing no connections with colleagues and managers, making no progress, and being unwilling to learn new things are among the signs of the “zombie” phenomenon. This phenomenon is becoming increasingly
Nghe An Province impresses diners with flavorful eel soup
Eel soup is a renowned delicacy in Nghe An Province, known for its firm texture and delightful combination of sweetness and richness. Many people are captivated by the unique and delicious taste of this local specialty. Cooking eel soup is simple, but it requires careful selection of ingredients
The efficiency of the policy rate cuts
The recent moves by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to cut policy interest rates are expected to give a much-needed boost to the economy and enterprises. However, some are of the view that these moves have limited impact under the current circumstances. Drastic interest rate cuts Less than two
Yet to hit bottom
There is still a long way to go before the Vietnamese economy can expect a significant rebound, according to HSBC experts. While the economy showed some weaknesses, Vietnam’s services sector emerged as a bright spot, partially offsetting the overall situation. Retail sales in May increased by