Vietnam: "Slow travel" by train becomes a trend

With the rise in domestic air fares, train travel has been a new tourism trend in Vietnam.

VNOB to present Tchaikovsky's masterpiece “Swan Lake”

The Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will perform Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet “Swan Lake” at Hanoi Opera House on June 13-16, the VNOB announced at a press conference held on May 15.

Vietnam sees impressive growth in Taiwanese tourists

About 418,000 tourists from Taiwan (China) came to Vietnam in the first four months of this year, posting impressive growth of 116.3%, said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Vietnam Business News May 16/2024

Vietnam’s textile sector brings in $37 billion in FDI

Gov’t to propose an extension to payment deadline for Vietnam Airlines

Under the Government's proposal, the National Assembly will allow the State Bank of Vietnam to extend the refinancing loan repayment deadline for credit institutions that lend to Vietnam Airlines.

Former Thai national team coach likely to coach Cong An Hanoi FC

Alexandre Polking, former head coach of Thailand's national team, arrived in Vietnam on May 15 ahead of a possible move to become manager of Cong An Hanoi FC.

12,300 taels of SJC gold released to the market on May 16

This is the highest volume of gold that was successfully bid on across the four completed auction sessions.

Livestock group opposes requirement on greenhouse-gas emissions inventory

Since livestock farming faces more difficulties than other business fields, adding livestock farms to the list of facilities subject to greenhouse gas emission inventories is not feasible, livestock industry leaders said.

Hoi An named as best destination for digital nomads

The ancient town of Hoi An located in the central province of Quang Nam has been hailed as the best destination for digital nomads, according to new research published by Freaking Nomads.

Vietnam News Headlines May 16/2024

Thousands of people in HCMC join Lord Buddha procession

Three Vietnamese dishes among TasteAtlas world’s top 100 salads

Phở trộn (mixed noodle), nộm (salad) and gỏi gà (Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad) are placed among the top 100 salads in the world by TasteAtlas, an international food website.

Who are the candidates for the list of 10 Vietnamese dollar billionaires?

Under a new government resolution, Vietnam strives to have at least 10 dollar billionaires by 2030 and four of the most powerful businesspeople in Asia. Vietnam now has six billionaires.

Suspected food poisoning sends nearly 100 Dong Nai workers to hospital

Nearly 100 employees of Dechang Vietnam Co., Ltd, based in Giang Dien Industrial Park in Dong Nai Province, were hospitalized over suspected food poisoning.

President Putin to visit Vietnam soon: Russian Ambassador

President Putin will visit the nation in the near future, said Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko at a recent conference held to share information about the situation in Russia and co-operation between the two countries.

National football team has new fitness coach

Fitness coach Sang Wuk-an of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s has joined the coaching staff of the Vietnamese men’s football team, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Seven Vietnamese representatives to attend Cannes festival's film market

A total of seven Vietnamese representatives are set to participate in the Marché du film de Cannes, one of the largest film markets in the world which will run during the Cannes Film Festival from May 14 to May 23.

HCM City leads nation in 2023 export earnings: Report

Ho Chi Minh City continued to lead the country in terms of export earnings in 2023 with 42.46 billion USD, although this result still decreased by 10.8% compared to 2022.

Health ministry tightens inspections to combat food poisoning

Tightening the management of food safety, especially where products are sourced, must be implemented more rigorously, health experts have said.

VN livestock association wants to delay greenhouse gas inventory

The Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam (AHAV) has stated that this is not the appropriate time for the livestock industry and facilities to be subject to greenhouse gas stipulations.

Gov’t forms task force on urban railway projects in Hanoi, HCM City

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha decided to set up a task force in charge of accelerating urban railway projects in Hanoi and HCM City.

CNN hails Vietnam’s luxury train route

CNN Travel has published an article hailing a new luxury train route that connects the popular resort destinations of Nha Trang City in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa and Quy Nhon city in the southcentral province of Binh Dinh.

VN needs more solutions to stabilise gold market: public security ministry

With domestic gold prices skyrocketing in recent weeks, the central bank resumed gold bar auctions in late April, after a pause of 13 years, in a bid to rebalance the market through increasing supply.

Police urge victims of Van Thinh Phat fraud case to speak up

The Ministry of Public Security is urging victims who bought bonds from Van Thinh Phat Group and three affiliated companies to provide information and documents to aid the ongoing investigation into a massive fraud scheme.

Proposal to build Da Nang Free Trade Zone to drive regional development

The free trade zone will implement experimental policies and mechanisms to attract investment to the area.

Main offenders in test kit bribery scandal appeal for lighter sentences

Former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long was sentenced to 18 years in prison for accepting bribes, the second heaviest sentence just after Viet A’s General Director

Dong Thap to host lotus festival

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap will host its second Lotus Festival from May 16-19 at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh City.