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As a country highly exposed to droughts, floods and landslides, Vietnam needs more active prevention instead of just a passive response.

The Indian Tourism Ministry is discussing with Vietnamese counterparts to issue favourable policies for Vietnamese travel agencies, who bring more guests to India, according to a representative.

A pilot project to enhance the management of fresh fruit stores in Hanoi has improved consumer awareness of food safety, but sellers' adherence to food safety regulations remains a problem.

The 5th Property Guru Vietnam Property Awards honoured 52 of Vietnam’s most prestigious and respected property developers at the InterContinental Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23.

Building a positive company culture is not only building a business brand and a national image, but an effective bridge for local enterprises to sustain development and integrate successfully into the global economy.

Bio-technology is increasingly used in agriculture, medicine, environment, and food, including Vietnam, according to Dr Dang Thanh Dung of the Ho Chi Minh City Open University’s bio-technology faculty.

Green buildings provide more benefits for investors in the long term than normal buildings and reduce the economic burden for low- and middle-income families, according to general secretary of Vietnam Real Estate Association (VNREA) Nguyen Viet Chien.

Ho Chi Minh City’s food and beverage market has become more vibrant with the introduction of food trucks on city streets.

The flexible office market in HCM City comprising co-working and serviced offices is among the fastest growing in the Asia Pacific, market researchers said.

The paper industry has potential for growth, but businesses need to avoid investment in products that have excess supply, according to the Vietnam Paper and Pulp Association (VPPA).

Though there remains six months, some banks have almost used up the assigned quota for the whole year, and experts said it would be difficult for the banks to get an expansion approval from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Many overseas Vietnamese have returned to Vietnam to start their business as they see high potential and good economic growth.

Da Nang will build a new terminal, T3, at its international airport with total investment of 9 trillion VND (391 million USD), increasing the airport’s capacity to 28 million passengers and 200,000 tonnes of cargo by 2030.

2018 was the year witnessing the outstanding development of the new payment method via mPOS device. There was 27,500 places accepting payment via mPOS, posting 99 percent year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Bank Card Association (VNBA).

During more than 70 years of development, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has grown to become a trustworthy national information centre and a prestigious news agency in the region.

Demand for shophouses is soaring in Ho Chi Minh City with the mushrooming of small service establishments, experts said.

The US Mission believed in building a fruitful partnership with Vietnam that offered new and sustainable opportunities for both US and Vietnamese food companies.

Noi Buon Chien Tranh (The Sorrow of War), the well-known novel by Bao Ninh, has once again received a regional literary award in the Republic of Korea.

Online shopping is expected to surge in the remaining months of this year with many e-commerce players launching promotions.

Apartment rental yields in Ho Chi Minh City have declined slightly due to excessive supply, property consultancies said.