The idea to write about nurses in combat zones in the Vietnam War came easy, novelist Kristin Hannah says. The writing? Not so much.
Vietnam veteran and coal miner turned maple syrup farmer; one of many celebrated during Maple Days
After serving in Vietnam and retiring as a coal miner, he decided to invest in one of West Virginia’s hidden treasures: maple syrup. “I enjoy it all. I love collecting the sap. I like being in the …
Vietnam rice activity and export picking up but India rates steady at record highs
Rates of parboiled rice exported from India held record high levels hit this week even as demand was subdued from African buyers, while Vietnam saw increased trading activity after the holiday period.
Water buffalo shot down after it fatally attacked octogenarian in north-central Vietnam
The scene of a ferocious buffalo butting an 80-year-old woman to death in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: H.V. / Tuoi Tre A water buffalo was gunned down on Thursday afternoon after …
Property sector suffering three plagues
A shortage of affordable property, poorly-placed social housing and rising high prices are lingering as the three largest problems Vietnam’s property market is set to face throughout this year.
Vietnam to allocate 26.8 bln USD of public investment in 2024
Vietnam will allocate about 657 trillion Vietnamese dong 2682 billion US dollars of public investment capital in 2024 mostly for transport infra …
Bright prospects for Vietnam’s economy in 2024
Immediate efforts are required from the outset of the year to ensure that 2024 will be a year of accelerated and robust economic development.
Love is this year’s biggest priority for Miss Vietnam
Mai Phuong Thuy said she intends to dedicate more of her time to romantic pursuits this year, with the hope that her love life will be resilient in the face of challenges.
Vietnam seeks to expand markets for OCOP products
One Commune, One Product (OCOP) products have become more familiar to Vietnamese people over recent years, but for these products to reach out to global consumers, OCOP businesses need support from …
Vietnam war chemical weapon found to damage brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease
The herbicide Agent Orange, which was repurposed and used as a chemical weapon in the Vietnam War, damages the brain in ways similar to early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found.