PM inspects expressway projects in South-Central region

On the morning of February 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Government delegation inspected the highway projects Nha Trang - Cam Lam - Vinh Hao - Phan Thiet - Dau Giay.

Holidaymakers favour hi-end resorts for Tet

Bookings for hotel rooms during Lunar New Year (Tet) festival have surged since early January, especially in four and five-star resorts.

National treasure Cuu Dinh seeking UNESCO documentary heritage recognition

The Nine Dynastic Urns, built in late 1835 and completed in early 1837, was recognised as a national treasure in 2012, and considered the most valuable bronze works in Vietnam.

Hoi An ancient streets – where time pauses

Experiencing the changes of space and time, yet Hoi An ancient streets still keep their old beauty, and relic complexes are maintained intact along with a huge intangible cultural base.

Khen (panpine) – soul of Mong ethnic people

Although modern culture has been present in every corner of mountainous hamlets, the passion for melodies of Khen (panpine) has never ceased among men of the Mong ethnic group.

'I’m not a dollar billionaire': Axie Infinity CEO

CEO Nguyen Thanh Trung said that he is not a dollar millionaire, explaining that the market capitalization of AXS tokens is different from the capitalization of Sky Mavis.

Businesses encouraged to ‘think big’ when investing in agriculture

Many businesses don’t want to invest in farm produce processing because it requires huge capital and brings low profits. Meanwhile, farmers face high risks and take losses during bountiful crops as they are not organized in a coordinated way.

HCMC office-leasing market recovers after pandemic

The market for leasing offices in HCM City is improving with the bright spot being combined offices as a viable and cost-optimal solution, according to Savills Vietnam. 

The flame of reform to remain in 2022

Resolution 02 has been issued by the Government with the goal of continuing to improve the business environment and enhance the country’s competitiveness in 2022.

Sci-tech development decisive to national competitiveness

Amid difficulties and challenges, sci-tech development and innovation are still considered a decisive factor to improve national competitiveness, promote rapid and sustainable national development.

Vietnam to attend OECD Southeast Asia Regional Program ministerial meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son will attend the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)-run Southeast Asia Regional Programme (SEARP) Program on February 9, with the nation set to be the next chair of the Program.

HCMC: In-person learning for students in grades 1, 2, 5 must be priority

The return to class of primary school students after Tet holidays will be based on spirit of volunteering, said the Department of Training and Education of HCMC.

Odd food in Vietnam: smoked clay is specialty dish

In Vietnam, there is a village where villagers like eating soil. Earthen lumps are smoked and cut into small pieces like cookies and considered a specialty.

Govt allows purchase of 21.9 million Pfizer doses for children under 12

The Government has approved the procurement of 21.9 million doses of the Pfizer Covid vaccine for children aged between five and 11.

Vietnamese Ambassador promotes local culture through food

The Ambassador chooses culinary as a funky and extensive way to introduce the rich culture of Vietnam to international friends.

The secrets of Thang Long Imperial Citadel’s treasures

The “phoenix-themed Bodhi leaf” and the dragon-themed translucent porcelain bowls are among the most outstanding treasures, showing the outstanding skillfulness of ancient Vietnamese artisans.

 

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 6

COVID-19: New cases on February 5 total 12,170

How lifeless Bodhi leaves in Ninh Binh have gained prominence

Bodhi leaves, which at first glance appear to be lifeless, become ‘storytellers’ and have even helped hundreds of people have a livelihood thanks to Mr. Hoang Thanh Phuong's skilled hands.

But Thap Pagoda - unique home of national treasures

But Thap Pagoda, courtesy name Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the Red River Delta region and home to four groups of national treasures that have been kept almost intact.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 6

Samsung to build Vietnam’s first combined cycle power plant

 

5G – breakthrough factor for Vietnam’s economic growth

The 5G services are projected to contribute 7.34 percent to Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2025, according to a research by the National Institute of Information and Communications Strategy.

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark, a wonderland on Earth

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark is an exceptional area in which it is possible to explore the history of the Earth for more than 500 million years. It’s also a land of tangible and intangible cultural heritage sites.

Ancient objects that are priceless in Quang Ninh

When travelers arrive in Quang Ninh, a tourist hotspot in Northern Vietnam, they can observe not only places of scenic beauty but also priceless national treasures. There are eight ancient artifacts that are carefully preserved in this province.

UNFPA announces new Country Programme for Vietnam

The Executive Board of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has approved the 10th Country Programme for Vietnam in the amount of $26.5 million to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Transport Ministry can decide on resumption of int’l commercial flights: Gov’t

The Government has allowed the Ministry of Transport to decide on resuming international commercial flights and assigned multiple tasks to other ministries to serve the country’s economic reopening, said the Government Office.