HCM City tightens food monitoring as Tet approaches

Tet is the time of high demand for food consumption, thus raising the risk of unhygienic and unsafe food.

Domestic airfares skyrocket, Vietnamese travel abroad

As airfares for domestic flights have increased sharply, Vietnamese have canceled their domestic tours and booked outbound tours instead.

"Godmothers" in Ha Tinh help children overcome difficulties

For over two years, the Godmother's Assistance programme, implemented by the Ha Tih Women's Union, has been a source of encouragement in the lives of hundreds of children facing particularly difficult circumstances.

Experts warn of attacks impersonating state agencies

In its report released lately, Viettel Cyber Security noted the strong rise of attacks by scammers who impersonate state officials and trick people out of money.

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Industrial production index up 18.3% y-on-y in January

HCMC proposes first ranking for 2 museums

The HCMC People’s Committee has sent a formal proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism about approving the first ranking for its two museums.

Vietnam’s Lunar New Year tourism: Challenges and hopes

With economic difficulties, tightened budgets, and a significant increase in the price of transportation services, demand for spring travel has not shown signs of excitement.

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Two new books by Party leader published

Kumquat village hectic as Tet approaches

Symbolising prosperity, the kumquat tree is selected by most Vietnamese families to adorn their houses during Tet.

Foreign chef tries lobster blood dish on Phu Quoc Island

When traveling on Phu Quoc, Chad Kubanoff had the chance to enjoy local specialties. Of these, lobster blood curds left the strongest impression on him.

Let’s discover the longest flower-ceramic road in Vietnam

The southern province of Vinh Long on February 2 opened a flower-red ceramic road to the public, which received certification from the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings) as the longest of its kind in Vietnam.

Edible 'roses' sell well despite high prices

Phung Thi Thuong, an online food seller in Thanh Xuan district in Hanoi, said he has stored 1 ton of roses made of dried mangoes for sale. One ton of mangoes can make 2,000 flowers.

Ministry of Finance outlines tasks for upgrading stock market by 2025

To achieve the goal of upgrading the stock market as early as 2025, the Ministry of Finance in 2024 must undertake various tasks in coordination with other ministries and sectors for implementation.

Calligraphy paintings on lotus leaves are popular for Tet

The days just before Tet are the busiest time for Hoang Trong Tuyen, a calligrapher living in Thanh Hoa province. He has a new product this year – calligraphy paintings on lotus leaves.

Vietnam’s largest airport overloaded with people returning home for Tet holiday

With the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) just a few days away, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has become packed with people who are either flying home for family reunions or going on holiday during the festive season.

VN needs an enabling environment to promote financial leasing

Financial leasing has high potential in Việt Nam’s dynamic economy with more than 800,000 enterprises and more than 5 million business households.

Spring calligraphy festival recreates traditional spaces

This year’s festival, from February 3-19, has attracted the participation of 40 calligraphers who are members of calligraphic clubs and selected from a writing competition to perform at the festival.

Companies with deep pockets drive HCM City office market

Companies in sectors less affected by the economic crises and those with deep pockets are driving transactions in the HCM City office market, analysts have said.

Vietnam consumes more than 55 tonnes of gold annually

Vietnam consumed nearly 55.5 tonnes of gold jewelry in 2023, down 6% compared to the previous year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Quang Ninh replaces foam aquaculture floats to protect environment

HDPE plastic is environmentally friendly, durable, flexible, non-oxidizing, resistant to organisms, resistant to big waves, strong winds and can withstand loads.

Match-fixing scandal rocks Vietnamese football: five players prosecuted

Five players from Ba Ria-Vung Tau football club have been charged by police in connection with illegal gambling activities.

Vietnam’s athletes make final Olympics qualification push

The Vietnam Olympic team wants between 12 and 15 athletes to represent the nation at the Olympic Games this summer.

Coronavirus variant JN.1 continues to spread, genome sequencing required

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has ordered facilities to continue collecting samples from COVID-19 patients for genome sequencing as various infections with the JN.1, an Omicron sub-variant, are detected in HCM City.

Vietnam ready to build green transformation cooperation model with EU

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed Vietnam's readiness to collaborate closely with the EU in building an exemplary cooperation model for green transformation.

HCM City to be given more power to implement development projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the second meeting of the steering committee for the implementation of the National Assembly’s resolution on piloting special mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City.