HCMC wants first metro line finished in 2020

Ho Chi Minh City wants its first metro line’s trial run to take place by October next year despite funding and personnel challenges.

FDI firms help boost Vietnam’s trade surplus high

Vietnam’s Jan-Oct trade surplus was the highest in eight years at $7.2 billion. FDI firms dominated this performance.

2018 monthly car sales highest in October

October sales of 28,899 cars made it the best month of the year so far, according to Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA).

November 15, 2018 | 02:33 pm GMT+7

Hanoi Imperial Citadel to turn into Italian Square for annual fair

The Italian embassy in Hanoi is all set to organize events in the capital city that showcase the Italian lifestyle.

November 02, 2018 | 11:14 am GMT+7

Vietnam Jan-Oct coffee exports seen up 21.5 pct, rice to grow 3.4 pct

Vietnam’s coffee exports grew 21.5 percent and rice exports 3.4 percent year-on-year in the first ten months, government data showed on Monday.

October 29, 2018 | 11:16 am GMT+7

Five destinations with terrific terraced fields for an October visit in Vietnam

It is harvest season, and rice fields are at their most beautiful.

October 20, 2018 | 11:15 am GMT+7

Why October is the best time to touch down in Vietnam

October is here and many of Vietnam’s travel destinations are shining brightly. Here are five reasons why the country is worth having on your itinerary.

October 15, 2018 | 05:08 pm GMT+7

Vietnam’s exchange rate won’t go haywire this year: experts

Vietnam’s recent exchange rate fluctuation will not carry into the last quarter thanks to strong government reserves, experts say.

October 14, 2018 | 08:00 am GMT+7

22 more people arrested for investigation into vandalism in SEZ law protest

Some of the accused told the police they’d been given money to participate in the protests.

June 24, 2018 | 12:51 pm GMT+7