State President highlights traditional cultures of 54 ethnic groups President Cường underscored that Việt Nam is a multi-ethnic nation, with each ethnic group contributing its own rich and unique cultural value. 10:12 | 17/02/2025
Stock market poised for breakout as VN-Index looks set to approach 1,300 points Despite fluctuations over the past week, the VN-Index managed to sustain its uptrend but has yet to decisively break through the 1,280- to 1,300-point resistance zone. 10:17 | 17/02/2025
Banks' charter capital surges by 15.23% to $33 billion NCB's charter capital surged from VNĐ5.6 trillion to VNĐ11.78 trillion, while Techcombank's charter capital increased sharply from more than VNĐ35.2 trillion to nearly VNĐ70.66 trillion. 10:20 | 17/02/2025
Vietnam works to develop digital technology industry Speaking at the 6th annual national forum on the development of Vietnamese digital technology enterprises last month, Party General Secretary To Lam stated that the total revenue from this industry in 2024 was estimated to reach 152 billion USD, an increase of 35.7% compared to 2019. 14:10 | 17/02/2025
Vietnam's trade unions asked to contribute more to Party’s revolutionary cause The top legislator stated that trade unions at all levels, along with union officials, members, and workers - especially those who are also Party members - must promote their pioneering role, set examples, and enhance their political mettle, professional qualifications, vocational skills, industrial style, and work discipline to contribute more to the country’s rapid and sustainable development. 10:30 | 17/02/2025
Mixue becomes biggest F&B chain, surpassing McDonald’s, Starbucks China’s bubble tea and ice cream brand Mixue, with 45,300 locations worldwide, has become the largest food and beverage (F&B) chain by store count, surpassing both McDonald’s and Starbucks. 10:24 | 17/02/2025
Vietnam News Agency wins two first prizes at OANA Awards 2024 The first prize in the article category was awarded to the piece titled “Bau vat truyen doi tu dan ong rung” (Beeswax: a timeless treasure from wild bees) by the authors Quynh Trang, Bang Cao, Luong Thu Huong, while the first prize for the photo report went to An Thanh Dat for his work titled “Doc dao vat cau nuoc lang Van ” (the unique mud ball wrestling festival in Van village). 19:10 | 17/02/2025
The tranquillity of Loi Am pagoda Loi Am pagoda is one of the most sacred spiritual sites in the province, and the beauty of the pagoda is the highlight of the poetic and sacred picture there. 10:36 | 17/02/2025
Vietnam's seaports need investment to enhance competitiveness Vietnam should prioritise investment in seaport infrastructure and the development of its fleet to boost its competitiveness in the global maritime market, according to the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC). 11:10 | 17/02/2025
Businesses speed up from the start of the year The notion that "the first lunar month is for leisure" no longer holds true. Right after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, a surge of orders has prompted businesses to accelerate production to meet delivery deadlines for their partners. 15:10 | 17/02/2025
