Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer takes holiday in Hoi An

Famous Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and his family are currently on a long holiday in Hoi An City of central Quang Nam province.

Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024

Ha Long Carnival 2024 dazzled spectators with its first-ever drone light show taking place to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).

Vietnam deports nine Malaysians in a fraud ring

The Ho Chi Minh City police on April 29 expelled nine Malaysians involved in a fraud ring of property appropriation led by their compatriots.

Vietnam hotels, resorts kick off green transition

Silk Sense Hoi An has been pioneering a green hotel model. Under a well-designed roadmap, the resort has reduced plastic waste and has moved towards elimination of all waste.

Vietnam Business News April 29/2024

Dong Nai companies grapple with over VND600 billion in tax debt

Prolonged drought causing severe damages to shrimp farmers

The extreme drought this year has resulted in water shortage and increasing salinity, making shrimp farmers face a serious profit loss due to shrimp mass deaths.

National Power Development Master Plan for 2021 - 2030 period put into reality

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision 338/QD-TTg, dated April 24, approving a plan to implement the National Power Development Master Plan for the period of 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050 (Master Plan VIII).

Govt proposes extending 8% VAT until end-2024

The Government has proposed extending the 8% value-added tax (VAT) on certain goods and services until the end of 2024.

Vietnam News Headlines April 29/2024

Two new sections on North-South expressway put into use

Vietnam should focus on semiconductor chip design, experts say

Vietnam should gather strength on chip designing, because this has the highest value in the semiconductor industry chain, the head of IT Institute, Tran Xuan Tu, has said.

North-South railway: How high should the speed be?

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested agencies to assess the feasibility, capital arrangement methods, and expected economic efficiency of the planned North-South high-speed railway.

Cost increase issues put coffee purchasers on alert

Global supply tensions are driving the world’s coffee export prices to high levels, with supply shortages potentially beneficial to large coffee-exporting countries like Vietnam.

Top tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City for five-day holiday period

In Ho Chi Minh City travelers have plenty of chance to explore many fascinating destinations during the five-day holiday period to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).

Policies needed to encourage e-commerce to embrace circular economy

Vietnam needs to develop solutions to encourage fast-paced e-commerce to embrace circular economy and reduce the dumping of plastic wastes towards protecting the environment.

Hanoi’s top painters exhibit their work dedicated to national flower

The exhibition, entitled Hạ Liên (Summer Lotus), introduces to art lovers 30 pieces depicting lotus flowers

Vietnamese cinema faces tough challenges

Many Vietnamese filmmakers said that previously, raising funds for Vietnamese films was difficult, but now, after the COVID-19 pandemic, finding funds for film production has become even harder in the overall challenging situation.

Hanoi eco-farm excursions appeal to foreigner tourists

Duong Lam ancient village in the town of Son Tay on the outskirts of Hanoi, once renowned for its architectural charm and culinary traditions, has become a magnet for foreign visitors as it offers an authentic farm experience.

Digital transformation is the new buzz on rice fields

The Mekong Delta is witnessing a continuous digital transformation revolution in agriculture, unfolding every day and every hour.

Experience long-established cafes in Hanoi's Old Quarter

The cafes have made a name for themselves in the capital city, thanks to the tranquillity they offer in the middle of the bustle of Hanoi.

Vietnam strives to remain world’s biggest cinnamon exporter

The cinnamon sector needs to issue a reform strategy to keep Vietnam's position as the world’s biggest cinnamon exporter, which it has held since 2021.

Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday

Many popular tourist spots nationwide are offering various activities as part of efforts to attract visitors during the upcoming five-day holiday to mark the occasion of National Reunification Day on April 30 and International Labour Day on May 1.

First Int’l Jazz Festival Nha Trang opens

More than 100 renowned musicians from the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the US and Vietnam are performing at the first International Jazz Festival that opened in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on April 27.

Quang Ninh: Van Don bans plastic products on five island communes

Tourists are prohibited from bringing single-use plastic products to five island communes in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Van Don district starting April 27.

Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 opens

The 2024 Hue Traditional Cuisine Week opened in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 27 evening.

Vietnam Festival 2024 opens in Osaka

The second Vietnam Festival in Osaka, Japan opened on April 27 following the success of the first event in 2023 held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Japan diplomatic relations.

Da Nang hosts Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024

The two-day Brazil-Vietnam Football Festival 2024 opened in the central city of Da Nang on April 27 evening.