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The capital has attracted more than US$41.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) to rank second in the country behind only Ho Chi Minh City in terms of FDI.

A wide range of activities will be held in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City throughout February in order to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

The northern region is forecast to endure more strong cold spells in February which are set to cause temperatures to plunge, with northern mountainous areas likely to also face periods of rain and frost.

The central city of Da Nang on January 26 announced the decision to establish the Da Nang Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Training (DSAC).

More than 100 foreign partners have signed cooperation deals and contracts and pledged to bring tourists to Vietnam within two days at the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) Trade Fair 2024 in Laos.

The Vietnam National Tourism Authority on January 26 launched a video clip entitled "Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa: Touching your heart!" as part of the activities to promote Khanh Hoa's tourism.

The National Power Transmission Corporation has signed credit contracts worth over 15.6 trillion VND (634 million USD) with five banks to implement projects to build the 500kV circuit 3 transmission line section from Quang Trach to Pho Noi.

Hanoi should take specific steps to exploit and develop its culinary culture to serve as a motivation for the growth of the city’s cultural industries, according to experts.

A complex of commercial, tourism, financial - banking, and advanced technology facilities worth over 350 million USD in total is set to be built in the vicinity of Tan Thanh Border Gate, the northern province of Lang Son.

Vietnam won 54 prizes at the 2023 World Travel Awards - Asia and Oceania region last year, positioning the country's brand on top of the global tourism map and turning travel to VN into a bright spot in terms of socioeconomic recovery.

Fruit and vegetable exports are predicted to set a new record in 2024, possibly exceeding the 6-billion-USD tunover goal and even approaching the 7-billion-USD milestone.

The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient town and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a meeting with representatives of donors and foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam on January 26 on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year festival.

Cultural spaces in Hanoi's Old Quarter will be filled with traditional Tet activities, such as decorating the 12 zodiac animals and showcasing celebration space.

Wealthy Vietnamese do not hesitate to spend money and time to seek out nine-spur cocks for Tet gifts. These cocks are mentioned in the legend about Hung King choosing a son-in-law.

The dragon-inspired artworks are created using various materials, mainly traditional ones.

For Vietnamese readers to approach famous, high-quality books in the world, domestic publishers have made great efforts with a strong determination to win the publishing right.

In recent years, the ornamental plant industry in Vietnam has seen increased attention in applying advanced techniques and technologies to care for, nurture, and shape ornamental plants.

Political conflicts and climate change, which caused rice demand and rice prices to increase in 2023, are continuing in 2024. Therefore, the need to import and reserve food in general and rice in particular is continuing to increase this year.

Many significant financiers from developed countries are ready to invest in the country's semiconductor chip manufacturing, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Hanoi announced the selected design for its Thuong Cat bridge project on January 25, with construction planned to start on October 10.

Domestic and foreign tour packages during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday are still available for booking, travel firms have said.

Many Vietnamese young people do not hesitate to give up high-income jobs in foreign countries and return to contribute their efforts to VN.

The atmosphere of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is being introduced as part of the Happy Tet 2024 programme held at the historic Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.