The Government’s policy of promoting cashless payment has triggered the spread of online payments in Vietnam as well as the race of new technologies, contributing to boosting the digital economy.

Vietnamese cured fermented beef or pork, known locally as Nem chua, has been voted by international food website Taste Atlas as one of the 54 best dishes with hot peppers in the world.

The seal opening ceremony took place on February 23, the 14th night of the first lunar month, at the Tran temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh, with the event attracting thousands of pilgrims.

Despite rainy conditions, many markets throughout Hanoi were packed with people shopping for offerings for the the first full moon of the year, known as Tet Nguyen Tieu, from the early morning of February 24.

People believe that the night lit by the first full moon in the new year will begin a new year with the pure scent of warm, fresh weather that is full of spring vitality.

The starting price of a motorcycle licence plate put up for auction is VNĐ5 million. The price would increase by increments of 10 per cent of the starting price (from VNĐ500,000).

Cam Ranh International Terminal (CRTC) Joint Stock Company has signed an agreement with Changi Airports International (CAI) during the ongoing Singapore Airshow 2024 from February 20-25.

The Investigation Police Agency has forwarded the file of the case of stock market manipulation related to the FLC Group Joint Stock Company to the Supreme People's Procuracy, recommending the prosecution of 51 defendants in the case.

Investigation is underway into the case that seven allegedly Vietnamese migrants were detected at Newhaven port in Lewes district of East Sussex county on February 16, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK.

Deputy PM Le Minh Khai signed a decision promulgating the national action plan to implement the Government's commitment to prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Vietnam is experiencing a strong shift towards electric vehicles (EVs).

China became the second largest importer of Vietnamese seafood behind Japan in January, with shrimp and pangasius imports witnessing a four-fold rise compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam became the 10th largest trading partner of Singapore in January, with two-way trade turnover reaching over SGD2.9 billion (US$2.16 billion), up 18.08% over the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the island nation.

A pig procession festival was held in La Phu village of Hanoi's Hoai Duc district on February 22 evening, drawing plenty of attention from local people and visitors.

Experts upbeat about real estate prospects

Travel website Culture Trip of the UK has released a new list of the most instagrammable places in Vietnam for a 12-day tour, with Hanoi, Ha Giang, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc among the numerous fantastic destinations on offer.

Vietnamese representative Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong was officially named in the Top 25 list in the Head To Head Challenge sub-contest at the ongoing the 71st Miss World pageant in India.

PM demands tightening level-based information system security

A detailed analysis of automobile buyer behavior, conducted by ABeam Consulting Vietnam, has revealed insightful patterns and preferences that are shaping the Vietnamese automobile market.

Vietnam will pilot long-term, multiple-entry visas lasting from 12 to 36 months to attract visitors from high-end markets such as Europe, Northeast Asia, North America, India and the Middle East.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a conference in Hanoi on February 22 to deploy Vietnam's hydrogen energy development strategy to 2030 with a vision until 2050.

Mr World Vietnam 2024 has been launched for the first time in Vietnam, promising chances for talented and brave male pageant contestants to shine and represent the country to step out into world contests.

The revised Land Law, which includes people of Vietnamese origin among land users and increases interests for foreign-invested economic entities, is expected to have positive impacts on the real estate market and the economy at large.

Vietnam’s carom billiards tournaments in 2024 promise to be thrilling and captivating events for fans.

With robust export of fruits and vegetables, the industry has set a typical example for quick transformation in the context of economic difficulties to tap the potential and expand global reach.