Two school teachers from Australia and Ireland are embarking on a trailblazing trek to support two charities aimed at ending human trafficking and transforming the lives of deprived children in Vietnam, according to the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.

Phan Viet Phong, 43, who has a doctorate and once worked for a well known automobile manufacturer, resigned, took off his suit and leather shoes, put on an apron, and opened a Vietnamese traditional food shop in France.

Following the early winter rains, an enchanting natural spectacle awaits nature enthusiasts near An Bang Beach in Hoi An, where grasslands burst into an astonishing display of red and yellow hues, adorned with vibrant flowers and leaves.

Vietnamese emcee, fashion model, and movie star Nguyen Quoc Tri was named as the third runner-up at the Mister Tourism World 2023 male pageant which concluded on December 4 in Brazil.

The list of “HCM City-100 interesting things” was released on December 3 by the southern city’s Department of Tourism.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released an article detailing the Vietnamese men’s national football team before the 2023 Asian Cup begins in January.

The third version of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week officially opened on December 4 at the Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, with the event featuring a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from December 2-8.

Business weighs up petrol tax cut bid

Vietnam and Türkiye issued a joint statement within the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the European nation at the invitation of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz from November 29 - 30.

Vietnam is among the 10 biggest producers of construction ceramics and has the fourth largest ceramic tile output, according to Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh.

A number of waster-to-energy power plants is set to become operational next year.

Vietnam Youth Federation and Google empower youths with digital transformation skills.

Seeking new markets, applying high tech, developing a cooperative economy, and building value chains will all improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s farm produce in the world market, experts have said.

There are currently no dedicated or priority bicycle lanes in Hanoi.

Building high-quality data centers is currently one of the key focuses of Vietnam's digital transformation, in line with its strategy to develop a digital economy and a digital nation.

Vietnam faces increasing complexities in consumer lending, with escalating concerns over illegal lending practices, challenges in debt recovery, and a call for stronger legal frameworks to manage non-performing loans and safeguard consumer rights.

The Government will conduct an inspection of credit growth management by the central bank in response to low credit growth.

Vietnam is learning from international experiences to develop a carbon market to ensure its appropriateness to the country’s legal framework and infrastructure system.

The first HCM City International Film Festival (HIFF) is scheduled to take place in early 2024 and is expected to contribute to the establishment of HCM City as a "film city."

NA Chairman arrives in Vientiane, beginning working trip in Laos

The Vietnamese government has been requested to issue a decree encouraging rooftop solar development, with implementation of unlimited capacity requirements contingent upon advances in storage tech and investment initiatives.

The stock market experienced a volatile week when investigations released conclusions about the Van Thinh Phat and Tan Hoang Minh cases.

As Vietnam boosts the attraction of investment and spurs development of a stronger domestic business community, the government is committed to quickening the pace of administrative reform.

The forestry sector is moving ahead with digital transformation in management. High technology is being used to create a large database of information about every tree and animal in the forest.