Quang Nam: Defaulted because of 3 failed startups, holding a debt of 200 million, the boy returned to his hometown to find “gold” in the tree and changed his life from there
Quit the engineering profession and hold a debt of 200 million VND due to 3 consecutive failed start-ups. But not giving up, the young man in [...]
New visa policy proposal sent to National Assembly
HCMC – The Government has officially written to the National Assembly proposing a new policy for changing immigration procedures and e-visa issuance, and lengthening a visa-free stay for foreign visitors. The proposed policy includes granting e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories,
Zero VAT for overseas digital content revenues proposed
HCMC – The Digital Content Creation Alliance (DCCA) at the Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA) has recommended a zero value added tax, or VAT, on digital service revenues generated from foreign markets. Nguyen Viet Tiep, tax senior specialist at DCCA, said local individuals and
10 bakeries over 50 years old in Ho Chi Minh City
Among the 10 long-standing bakeries in Ho Chi Minh City, Bay Ho opened the earliest, in 1930. Within the framework of the 1st Bread Festival, [...]
Wonders in Va Cave in Quang Binh
Stalactites in the Va cave system have a complex and unique structure in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Hang Va is 1.7 km [...]
From empty hand to farm owner of 3,000 laying hens
HA TINH – LAP farm raised chickens and sold eggs at the age of 19, Mr. Nguyen Huu Hieu was prevented by his family, worried about [...]
Catching sand goby on Tri An lake
DONG NAI – In the dry season, when the water in Tri An lake is low, it is also the time when hundreds of households make [...]
Vietnam's robusta: the go-to coffee bean in a warmer world?
Bitter and earthy. Fit for instant brews only. Robusta coffee has a dire reputation, but a small group of farmers in Vietnam is trying to turn the bean's fortunes around as a warming world threatens the industry.
Concern over global minimum tax
The global minimum corporate tax policy is poised to take effect early next year, which may adversely affect Vietnam’s attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) as the country has over the years offered tax incentives to lure investors Binh Duong Province, a major venue for FDI in recent
Waiting for savings
The stock market has seen quite a positive development since banks have begun lowering their deposit rates, particularly with realty stocks, plus the support from Decree 08 and Resolution 33 recently issued by the Government. Waiting for a shift? The second round of deposit interest rate
A bad omen for export companies
The global economic slump has weighed heavily on Vietnam’s key product exports, placing labor-intensive enterprises in the billion-dollar export “club” in peril Leading exports hit hard Since last August, a lack of orders has forced firms to cut working hours and lay off employees. As a result,
Different taste of Long Xuyen broken rice
Although there are many types of broken rice served in different regions, Long Xuyen broken rice has its own characteristics that visitors cannot ignore when visiting An Giang. The difference between broken rice in other regions and Long Xuyen is that the broken rice grain of Long Xuyen is two to