Foreign Ministry holds new-year meeting with foreign press agencies

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 29 chaired the ministry’s annual meeting with representatives from foreign representative agencies and foreign press agencies in Vietnam on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

About half of Japanese companies in Vietnam expect higher profits in 2024

About half of Japanese companies operating in Vietnam expected improvements in profits in 2024, a survey conducted by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) found.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 29 - February 5/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from January 29 to February 5.

Philippine President arrives in Hanoi for state visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on January 29 afternoon, starting their two-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse.

Hang Luoc traditional floral market ready for Tet

The opening of Hanoi's oldest flower market helps to entertain locals and visitors to the city in the days leading up to the country's biggest holiday.

Hanoi Spring Press Festival opens today

The annual festival is a significant occasion to commemorate the country and Hanoi’s accomplishments while promoting publication in the year to come.

Vietnam plants 770 million trees in 2021-2023

Vietnam planted nearly 770 million trees in 2021-2023, reaching 77% of its goal to plant one billion trees in the 2021-2025 period.

Creating and cementing Vietnam’s position in the era of global enlightenment

New thinking and new mentality will help Vietnam and its people have a better, more comprehensive and adequate approach. Vietnam AI Forum and the Vietnam AI Contest Award Ceremony 2023 took place in Hanoi January 24, 2024.

Vietnam set to form semiconductor R&D centers in major cities

Vietnam is planning to establish a semiconductor research and development center in each of Hanoi, Danang and HCMC next year.

Vietnam shrimp exports seen recovering this year

Vietnam’s shrimp export sector have seen a modest recovery early this year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnam, China to establish railway connection next year

Vietnam Railway Authority is working with its Chinese counterpart to create a standard gauge rail link between the two nations in Lao Cai Province.

Celebrating Tet traditions in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

The Old Quarter at the heart of the capital is full of hustle and bustle with various activities featuring traditional customs and rituals for the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, as part of the annual Vietnamese Tet Street program.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 29/2024

Government approves national action programme on women, peace, security

Airplane, train tickets almost sold out, bus seats available as Tet nears

Just 10 days left to the Lunar New Year (Tet), almost all airplane and train tickets on key routes for this occasion have been sold out, while there is not a lack of means of road transport.

Market expected to continue recovery

The market performance last week indicated strong differentiation with short-term capital flows showing positive rotation within each group and stock.

Corporate bond market stays quiet at the beginning of 2024

Few companies are disclosing their plans to issue corporate bonds in 2024, except for some banks such as Vietcombank and VietCapital Bank.

Bookings for Tet tours on the rise

Ocean liners bustling at ports, bringing thousands of foreign visitors to VN, and bookings for Tet (Lunar New Year) tours on the rise are among the robust uptick for the tourism sector in 2024.

Festivities begin countdown to New Year

HCM City is preparing a series of activities to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year).

Online scammers pose as police officers to entrap victims

Online scammers stole nearly VNĐ21 billion ($839,000) from their victims in January alone.

HCM City to adjust bus routes during Tet holiday

The adjustment of bus routes will start from January 31 to February 19.

Vietnam to sign protocol for avocado and passion fruit exports to China

VN is about to sign a protocol for avocado and passion fruit exports with the General Administration of Customs of China, bringing the total agricultural products exported to the Chinese market in this form to 8.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 29/2024

RoK firms seek to promote travel market in Vietnam

Binh Duong flower village in full bloom ahead of New Year

The flower garden in Tan Ba street in the southern province of Binh Duong has begun to bloom as the flower market serves customers ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Vietnam attracts over 2.36 billion USD in FDI in first month of 2024

Vietnam had attracted more than 2.36 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of January 20, an increase of 40.2% over the same period in 2023, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Diplomats in Hanoi call for conservation of Big Cats

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia organised a programme in Hanoi on January 28 in response to Catwalk 2024, a global outdoor walk dedicated to raising awareness of the Big Cats.