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National museum shows a collection on Tet
The exhibition entitled Xuan Hanoi (Hanoi Spring) will give fine arts lovers an emotional journey of viewing Tet lantern in the past and scenes of the lively Tet atmosphere.
Comprehensive strategy needed to ensure water security in Mekong Delta: experts
The Mekong Delta is the largest rice production area in VN, but adverse impacts from natural and human-induced changes in the Mekong River have led to growing concerns over water security in the region.
Creative activities help Da Nang attract more foreign tourists
Da Nang tourism has recovered strongly from Covid-19, receiving 7.9 million travelers in 2023, including 1.99 million foreign travelers, or 4.2 times higher than in 2022, and 5.4 million domestic travelers, up 66.1 percent.
Six new public parks proposed in HCM City
The HCMC Department of Construction has proposed creating six new parks within the city, which have a combined land area of 800 hectares.
Tasks rolled out for AIDS, drugs and prostitution prevention and control in 2024
The domestic drug crime situation continues to evolve in a complex manner, with increasingly sophisticated tacticsbeing detected in the global and regional drug networks.
Danang to open pedestrian street
Danang City in central Vietnam has approved plans to open the Bach Dang Pedestrian Street spanning 1.2 kilometers along the Han River in Hai Chau District.
Hoan Kiem Lake walking streets shut down during Tet
The closure will last for 14 days in order to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
HCMC to implement pilot plan using electric vehicles in tourism
The HCMC Department of Transport has just proposed the municipal People's Committee implement a pilot program to use four-wheeled electric vehicles for tourism in the city.
Outdoor workers battle the cold to keep city clean
The workers are given ginger tea, ginseng, oil and thermal patches to help them cope with the cold weather.
Experts suggest abolishing monopoly on SJC gold bars
Economists at a seminar on solutions to develop a safe and sustainable gold market suggested abolishing the monopoly on SJC gold bars.
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 27/2024
Durian farmers reap handsome profits as prices climb to new highs
US, Danang sign MOU to enhance development cooperation
The United States Mission to Vietnam announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Danang city and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to enhance development cooperation.
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 27/2024
More train services offered from major cities
Hanoi attracts more than US$41.1 billion in FDI
The capital has attracted more than US$41.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) to rank second in the country behind only Ho Chi Minh City in terms of FDI.
Two major cities to host diverse activities during Tet
A wide range of activities will be held in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City throughout February in order to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.
More cold spells to hit northern region in February
The northern region is forecast to endure more strong cold spells in February which are set to cause temperatures to plunge, with northern mountainous areas likely to also face periods of rain and frost.
Da Nang establishes semiconductor and AI research centre
The central city of Da Nang on January 26 announced the decision to establish the Da Nang Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Training (DSAC).
Vietnam expected to welcome more ASEAN tourists this year
More than 100 foreign partners have signed cooperation deals and contracts and pledged to bring tourists to Vietnam within two days at the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) Trade Fair 2024 in Laos.
Tourism authority launches video clip highlighting Nha Trang tourism
The Vietnam National Tourism Authority on January 26 launched a video clip entitled "Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa: Touching your heart!" as part of the activities to promote Khanh Hoa's tourism.
Credit contracts worth $634 million signed to implement 500kV transmission line
The National Power Transmission Corporation has signed credit contracts worth over 15.6 trillion VND (634 million USD) with five banks to implement projects to build the 500kV circuit 3 transmission line section from Quang Trach to Pho Noi.
Hanoi to optimise culinary culture for development
Hanoi should take specific steps to exploit and develop its culinary culture to serve as a motivation for the growth of the city’s cultural industries, according to experts.
Large commercial complex to be build alongside Vietnam - China border
A complex of commercial, tourism, financial - banking, and advanced technology facilities worth over 350 million USD in total is set to be built in the vicinity of Tan Thanh Border Gate, the northern province of Lang Son.
Tourism contributes significantly to socioeconomic recovery in 2023
Vietnam won 54 prizes at the 2023 World Travel Awards - Asia and Oceania region last year, positioning the country's brand on top of the global tourism map and turning travel to VN into a bright spot in terms of socioeconomic recovery.
VN''s fruit, vegetable exports expected to flourish in 2024
Fruit and vegetable exports are predicted to set a new record in 2024, possibly exceeding the 6-billion-USD tunover goal and even approaching the 7-billion-USD milestone.
Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi continue to win over TripAdvisor customers
The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient town and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.
