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"Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that Ho Chi Minh City is the "nucleus and growth pole of the Southeast region," a "civilized, modern, dynamic, and creative" metropolis, and the nation's "center for economics, finance, trade, and science and technology." As such, the city must demonstrate even greater determination, effort, and decisive action, harnessing its special mechanisms and policies more effectively with a spirit of six "pioneering" initiatives."

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed ministries, sectors, and localities assigned as principals to expedite the completion of their research on regional and inter-regional projects. Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, and Binh Phuoc are urged to swiftly finalize the necessary procedures for the highways connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Moc Bai, Chon Thanh to Gia Nghia, and Ho Chi Minh City to Thu Dau Mot to Chon Thanh. Efforts are directed towards commencing construction on these projects by April 30, 2025.

On August 8, 2024, Landco Corporation was, for the second time, honored by the leading HR magazine in Asia, HR Asia, as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024.” This recognition serves as a testament to the fact that a strong HR foundation can foster both corporate and individual success.

The Musang King durian, once hailed as the "king" of durians and renowned for its hefty price tag, has surprisingly experienced a significant drop in price.

Established in 1990, DIC Group has been a trailblazer in developing urban areas and real estate projects across Vietnam. With a nationwide presence, we have been instrumental in creating modern and vibrant communities, shaping the landscape of the country and setting new standards in urban living. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability has led to the creation of thriving neighborhoods, where people can live, work, and prosper. As we continue to expand, our vision remains focused on building a better future, one community at a time.

Yesterday, MSD Vietnam, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, was honored with not one, but two prestigious awards by HR Asia, Asia's leading human resources publication. The company was recognized with the "Best Workplace in Asia" award, as well as the "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workplace" award. This is a testament to MSD Vietnam's commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters excellence and supports its employees' growth and well-being.

Every year, young people flock to buy red bean dessert on the Seventh Lunar Month Festival (Seventh Eve) in hopes of finding love. However, this year, many shops in Hanoi were surprisingly devoid of customers.

15 hand-selected lots of specialty coffee from the 2024 Vietnam Specialty Coffee Competition will be auctioned off in Hanoi on August 17.

With a craving for Vietnamese cuisine that just wouldn't quit, this guy was willing to fork out a small fortune just to get his hands on a bowl of bun dau mam tom - a traditional Vietnamese dish of rice noodles, tofu, and shrimp paste - in the US.

As of August 9, 2024, positive economic data and hopes of a Fed rate cut in September buoyed oil, gold, and copper prices. Iron ore rebounded on China's inflation data.