VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 13/2024

Traffic accidents kill 28 on second day of lunar new year

New impetus for Vietnam’s real estate market

The real estate market is expected to gradually stabilize and shift towards positive changes, as 2024 could be the last year in the process of overcoming obstacles.

Vietnam firm included in global multi-billion dollar IT service groups

CEO Nguyen Van Khoa said many of FPT’s goals were once described as too ambitious, but in the end they were attainable. The US$1 billion worth of revenue from IT services from overseas markets is one of them.

Hanoi public transport poised for breakthrough

With good vehicle quality and services, electric buses have made many passengers willing to switch from motorcycles and cars to buses.

New markets open, fruit exporters expected to earn US$6-7 billion

Vietnamese vegetable and fruit farmers and exporters experienced a prosperous year in 2023 with record-high export turnover of $5.7 billion. The figure is expected to be higher this year as new high-end markets have opened.

Robust growth forecasted for Vietnam's retail property market in 2024

Local consumers are not just looking for places to shop, but also a complete experience, including entertainment and eating out.

Vietnam’s position in global FDI flow rises: minister

Vietnam is not only an attractive destination for foreign investors, with FDI registered in 2023 reaching $36.6 billion, but the country also invests in other economies, which has helped elevate its position in global FDI flow.

Ancient village preserves mother-of-pearl craft

After over a thousand years of ups and downs, Chuon Ngo’s mother-of-pearl products have made a name for themselves in both domestic and foreign markets.

Palmyra palm salad with beef: An An Giang culinary marvel

An Giang Province boasts the renowned palmyra palm, a versatile resource used to craft a variety of delectable dishes, including the tantalizing palmyra palm salad with beef.

Hanoi artist paints with cloth and needle

In fine arts, painters often use brushes and paints, but artist Nguyen Thu Huyen uses needles and fabrics to create works of any theme.

Tay farmer shows rustic charm on social media

Lường Quang Đại, an ethnic Tày man, might look nothing like a hot TikToker with his modest rustic appearance, but his channel has over 425,000 followers and 8 million likes.

Bright future and prosperity for Viet Nam in 2024: Australian Ambassador

The future of Viet Nam is very bright and prosperity is awaiting the nation as the year progresses. In 2024, the nation will gain both foreign policy success and economic success, noted Australian Ambassador to Viet Nam Andrew Goledzinowski.

Community fills gap in heritage preservation

Experts have affirmed the role of the local community as the "holder and practitioner" of heritage.

Four Vietnamese chicken dishes among Asia’s best

Four Vietnamese dishes have made the list of "67 Best Chicken Dishes in Asia" compiled by cuisine magazine TasteAtlas.

Spring calligraphy festival gets underway in Hanoi

Many visitors have flocked to the ongoing spring calligraphy festival 2024 getting underway at Hanoi’s Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, or Temple of Literature, as they ask for calligraphic works on the first days of the lunar new year.

Vietnam’s Tet festival in eyes of foreign diplomats

Foreign ambassadors have shared their feelings and interesting experiences about the Lunar New Year (Tet festival), the biggest traditional festival in Viet Nam.

International Financial Center’s development hard to visualize

Ho Chi Minh City planned to embark on building an international financial center; however, it is hard to visualize in what direction the center will develop.

VN needs to develop ’national corporations’ as force to drive economic growth

It’s time to further promote the role of large corporations in this period when the Vietnamese economy needs added impulse to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic slowdown, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 12/2024

Agricultural products benefit from deep processing

Bat Trang artisans showcase creative expertise with lost-and-found dragon seal

In preparation for the special demand during this time of the year, the pottery furnaces in Bat Trang Village have been ignited.

Risk or safe haven: pick your investments wisely

Although the unpredictable global market will affect the Vietnamese economy, there are still several channels that are likely to generate returns.

Tet celebrated in Dong Son ancient village

One of the most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam, Dong Son Village in the central province of Thanh Hoa, is vibrant with a festive atmosphere and a variety of cultural activities to welcome the Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 12/2024

Foreign medical experts, students share joy of Tet in Vietnam

R&A officials visit Vietnam, promise strong support to golf

The R&A said it is committed to supporting Vietnamese partners in advising and sponsoring plans to push golf growth through youth training programmes; and improving the quality of the VGA Tour system at all levels.

Nam Cao silk weaving springs back to life

Nguyen Thi Bon, one of artisans of the centuries-old tussore silk weaving craft, does not remember exactly when she started engaging in this craft.