One square meter of forestland has value of half-pack of steamed glutinous rice

In 2021, Lam Dong provincial authorities asked the Nam Da Lat Urban Area project developer to pay compensation of VND19 billion for 257 hectares of forestland.

 

Equitisation and divestment move slowly

Although relevant policies have been put in place, the process of equitisation and divestment of state capital is still moving at a very slow pace.

The unique wedding ceremony of the Bo Y ethnic minority

Only a handful of members of the Bo Y ethnic minority live in Vietnam. 

The shrouding ceremony for Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

At 8am on January 23, the shrouding ceremony for Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh took place solemnly and quietly, according to Buddhist rituals, at Tu Hieu Pagoda in the ancient city of Hue.

 

Vietnam has competitive operating costs compared to other Asian countries

In business activities, Vietnam is assessed to be competitive in terms of phone costs, labor costs, and operating costs compared to other countries in Asia.

Vietnam Airlines resumes regular flights to Europe

Vietnam Airlines plans to restore regular flights between Vietnam and Russia, the UK, France and Germany. The first flights are scheduled this week.

Hanoi’s largest fish market on the most special day of the year

Only once a year, Yen So fish market is ‘dyed’ in red by carp.

The Lunar New Year of overseas Vietnamese students

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many overseas Vietnamese students will not be able to return to Vietnam to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays (Tet).

State President receives Honorary Consul of Vietnam to Switzerland

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 evening received Dr. Philipp Rosler, Vietnam’s first Honorary Consul to Switzerland, a German politician of Vietnamese origin.

Health Ministry reports nearly 15,000 new Covid cases

The Ministry of Health reported 14,978 new Covid-19 cases today, January 23, with 44 of them imported and 14,934 others locally infected, down 724 cases day-on-day.

Unique ceramic tigers for New Year celebration

Unique ceramic tigers for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) have been made by Mr. Nguyen Van Hoang.

Buddhists mourn Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Buddhists on January 23 began to mourn Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh who passed away at Tu Hieu pagoda in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on the previous day.

Vietnam beauty named in Miss World top 40

Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha has been selected among top 40 contestants of Miss World 2021.

Airport, train station in HCMC see many passengers returning home for Tet

It was recorded that the number of people coming to Tan Son Nhat Airport on January 22 to go to provinces was much higher than on normal days. 

Hot air balloons festival celebrates 1st founding anniversary of Thu Duc City

A festival of hot air balloons, yachts and water sports activities celebrating the first anniversary of the founding of Thu Duc City opened at the Saigon River Tunnel in Thu Duc City on January 22-23.

PM meets OVs joining “Xuan Que huong” program

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for a delegation of more than 50 Vietnamese intellectuals and entrepreneurs who returned from abroad to attend the “Xuan Que huong” (Homeland Spring) program 2022.

S.Korean firms keen to enhance investment in HCMC

Many South Korean enterprises have chosen HCMC as a destination to develop their business and will increase their investment in the city in the coming years, said South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh Wan.

Economic recovery: expectations and warnings

The Government has submitted to the National Assembly a fiscal and monetary policy scheme to support socio-economic recovery and development, including a proposed support package worth nearly VND347 trillion.

Book reveals untold stories about water puppetry

A young painter has released a book telling stories about water puppetry as well as the career of artisans and artists of this traditional art.

Vietnam striving to regain foothold for pepper industry

Vietnam is seeking ways to revive the billion-dollar pepper industry which has been struggling against unfavourable weather conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic for over the last several years.

Making Kitchen God figurines for Tet in Thua Thien-Hue

In the buildup to the Lunar New Year, Dia Linh village in Thua Thien-Hue province is busy producing terra-cotta statues of the Kitchen Gods to serve the high demand for the festive season.

Da Nang shakes hands with Klook in tourism promotion

The Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre on January 21 signed a cooperation agreement with travel firm Klook Vietnam on strengthening communications and tourism promotion to attract more tourists to the central city.

HCMC maintains green zone for three consecutive weeks

Ho Chi Minh City has been a green zone for three consecutive weeks without districts in orange zones. The number of new infection cases continued to decline sharply compared to the previous week.

US-Vietnam trade turnover hits more than US$111 billion in 2021

Trade has become a pillar of the growing bilateral relationship between the two countries.

From shining shoes to shining bright for the national team

The road to success can have many twists and turns. Just ask To Van Vu, the 28-year-old who is quickly establishing himself with the national football squad.