Unleasing HCM City's waterway tourism potential

If the southern economic hub is able to capitalise on its 1,100 kilometres of waterway, it will ease pressure on road transport while creating motivation for the development of other economic sectors.

Ambassadors of Vietnamese cuisine on the world stage

Vietnamese cuisine with its diverse, flavorful, and exquisite features has made its way to gourmets around the world in recent years, this popularity is attributable to a generation of talented and dedicated chefs.

When young people work as motorbike taxi drivers

The latest report of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) shows that one out of 10 young people is unemployed and that they are three more times likely to lose their job than older workers.

LLMs in Vietnamese language being developed by local firms

LLMs (large language models) in the Vietnamese language will promote the development of Vietnamese virtual assistants, and at the same time help store and promote data value.

Wind-power projects left idle as inspectors find violations

Progress on wind power projects in Dak Nong, expected to collect hundreds of billions of dong to the local budget each year, are at a standstill.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 16/2024

Merry, safe, sentimental Tet ensured for all: Prime Minister

Numerous spring festivals kick-off in northern region

A series of large-scale spring festivals kicked off on February 15 (the sixth day of the first lunar month) in many northern localities.

Ball scrambling festival excites crowds in early spring

A festival featuring the age-old sport of “vật cầu”, a game which involves men wrestling over a ball, took place in Hanoi’s Thuy Linh village on the sixth day of the first lunar month, or February 15 this year, luring thousands of excited visitors.

Hanoi set to play host to lunar New Year Concert 2024

A lunar New Year Gala concert 2024 is due to be held at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on February 17, the eighth day of first lunar month.

National council for science, technology, innovation established

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently signed a decision on the establishment of the National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation.

Central bank pushes others to boost lending from start of New Year

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a directive urging credit institutions to accelerate credit growth from the early months of 2024, a pivotal step toward propelling economic growth.

Asia - biggest source of overseas remittances to HCM City in 2023

Money sent from Asian countries made up 50.5% of the total overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City last year, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, a massive 143.8% spike year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s branch in the city.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 16/2024

VN-Index breaks over 1,200 points for the 1st time in 5 months

Bamboo diplomacy elevates Vietnamese position as new challenges loom

Vietnam has pursued bamboo diplomacy for several decades that proves effective in keeping the country steadfast and resilience amid global headwinds and in raising its profile in international arena.

Vietnam seeks to expand markets for OCOP products

One Commune, One Product (OCOP) products have become more familiar to Vietnamese people over recent years, but for these products to reach out to global consumers, OCOP businesses need support from the State, suppliers, and e-commerce platforms.

Ha Long Bay to host Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province will be one of the competition venues for the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race that tours a number countries around the world.

Vietnam to deploy national strategy on semiconductors in 2024

Vietnam will implement a national strategy on semiconductor industry development in 2024 to make it a key national industry in the coming decades, said Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung.

Vietnam promotes rice brand to gain firm foothold in European market

Vietnamese rice has recently secured a firm foothold within the European market by boosting its own brand, thereby creating fresh momentum for new breakthroughs to occur this year.

Vuong tops list of billionaires, Binh in the top 10

Vingroup President Pham Nhat Vuong tops the list of billionaires in February. Hoa Phat President Tran Dinh Long made a breakthrough, while FPT President Truong Gia Binh is once again in the top 10.

Red Sea crisis causing serious delays, higher shipping fees, for exporters

Tran Thanh Hai, deputy head of the Import-Export Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), said at a recent meeting that import/export companies are facing serious difficulties because of the Red Sea conflict.

Ho Chi Minh City to host Golden Ball Awards 2023 ceremony

The Golden Ball Awards 2023 ceremony is set to be held on February 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the organising board.

Top 10 tourist destinations in central Vietnam

Traveling to central Vietnam has become a popular option for many people thanks to the spectacular scenic nature on offer coupled with delicious local cuisine.

Discovering major tourist destinations in northern Vietnam

The Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, is a fantastic opportunity to explore top destinations in northern Vietnam for an unforgettable staycation with friends or family.

Foreign tourists eager to discover folk games in Sa Pa

Thousands of tourists, including many foreign travelers, took part in a wide range of activities held at the Cong Troi (Heaven Gate) Opening Festival on the third and fourth days of the first lunar month in Sa Pa.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 15/2024

Northcentral region eyes breakthroughs in investment attraction in 2024