VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 3/2024

Hanoi to build VND16-trillion bridge linking Long Bien

Explore CNN, Google and TikTok to promote Vietnamese values

Digital media platforms are key to promoting Vietnamese culture to the world and attracting more foreign visitors.

Vietnam Gov’t expects action plan for PDP VIII in early March

The lack of an action plan is impacting the execution of projects and the supply of electricity for both production and consumption.

More young people earn money raising hermit crabs

A special species of crab is being raised by youth as a hobby and for profit.

Freelance photographers help birds take flight

Photographers and conservationists are helping to save endangered wild birds nationwide

Vietnam needs generative AI of its own

Large language models (LLM) of generative AI are currently all in English. Countries need to develop generative AI in their languages to align with their recognition and culture.

HCMC real estate sector recovers in Jan-Feb

The real estate sector in HCMC saw a significant rebound in revenue in the first two months of this year, statistics show.

HCM City authorities listen to people’s opinions via social media

Socialbeat, the social media listening software, was launched by the HCM City Department of Information and Communications on February 27. The AI-integrated software processes more than one billion pieces of information each day.

Buon Ma Thuot can establish itself as a recognized global coffee hub.

High-quality coffee products and specialty coffee are expected to help position the brand of Buôn Ma Thuột coffee,

E-waste puts pressure on waste management

Research findings from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology reveal that VN currently generates approximately 100,000 tonnes of electronic waste annually, mainly consisting of household appliances, electronics and office equipment.

Five public squares to be built around Thien Quang Lake in Hanoi

In the survey by the People’s Committee of Nguyễn Du Ward, a majority of participants are in favour of the scheme and the construction of the Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Central Squares around the lake.

Politburo wants full steam ahead for rail routes, metros in big cities

The Party Politburo has called for continued investment in building urban railways and subways in Hà Nội, HCM City and other large cities.

Vietnam-Singapore Alliance Cup to feature top golfers, pushing golf tourism

The Vietnam-Singapore Alliance Cup 2024 will feature top golfers from the two countries when it tees off later this month in Da Nang City.

Nung ethnic hamlet attracts tourists with traditional rammed earth houses

The ordinary yet peaceful lifestyle of Nung ethnic people has been preserved well in Bac Hoa hamlet, Tan Son commune, Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province.

Durian emerging as 'golden fruit' among Vietnam's exports

Vietnam is striving to further assert its durian export position and join the billion-dollar export industry with the current advantages in hand, coupled with efforts to better the fruit quality.

Vietnam looks to woo global tech giants

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed the need to adopt appropriate strategies to attract and retain investments given the growing interest in Vietnam of global technology giants.

Phu Quoc requested to clarify the case of 292 'abandoned' Taiwanese tourists

The National Tourism Agency of Vietnam is collecting information for an upcoming meeting with representatives from the Department of Economic and Cultural Affairs of Taipei City (Taiwan, China).

Tenth Áo dài festival to take place throughout March in HCM City

An annual Áo dài festival will take place in HCM City from March 7 to 17 with a wide range of cultural activities, the event’s organisers announced at a press conference held in HCM City on March 1.

Phu Quoc approved to become island city

The Prime Minister has just approved the General Planning Project of Phu Quoc City until 2040, aiming to develop Phu Quoc into a city.

Foreign ambassadors’ wives model at Ao Dai Week 2024

Five wives of the ambassadors from Armenia, Morocco, Indonesia, the United States, and the Czech Republic came together to model in the launching ceremony of Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024 which was held on February 29 in Hanoi.

Russia’s IrAero Airlines brings first foreign visitors to Khanh Hoa

Cam Ranh International Airport welcomed the first regular flight conducted by Russia’s IrAero Airlines on the Irkutsk-Khanh Hoa international air route on March 1, with the flight carrying 98 foreign passengers on board.

Search for remains of Vietnamese soldiers in Cambodia launched

A ceremony to start the search for, collection and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers was held at the Hoa Lu International Border Gate in Binh Phuoc on March 1.

Vietnam continues to welcome thousands of cruise tourists in March

A number of international cruise ships carrying thousands of foreign tourists are due to visit popular sites nationwide in March.

Five Vietnamese nationals rescued near RoK’s Jeju Island

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Coast Guard announced on March 1 that eight out of 10 crew members, including five from Vietnam, had been successfully rescued by a fishing boat after their fishing vessel capsized near the RoK’s Jeju Island.

Vietnam, Italy aim to leverage strengths in agriculture

PM Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 1 for Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida, calling for a further strengthening of bilateral ties, particularly in the agricultural sector.