The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2023 will take place from October 27 to October 29 at Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street area in the capital, according to details provided by the Hanoi People's Committee.

Hanoi ready to welcome foreign direct investment wave

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of (MoIT) of Vietnam and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digital trade activity in Vietnam at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 13.

Japanese Embassy to host Ehon week for children in Hanoi

Terraced fields and the culture linked with them are considered a “specialty” of the northwestern region, but comprehensive investment strategies and development measures are needed to fully capitalise on this tourism resource, experts said.

Vietnam is working hard to have its stock market upgraded from frontier status to an emerging market by 2025.

The 15-strong contingency of Vietnam will compete in the U8, U10, and U12 age groups in the FIDE World Cadet Championships from October 14-27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

The quality of infrastructure has been a long-term challenge for the government and enterprises of Vietnam.

Vietnam is making strong progress in advancing its standing in the global semiconductor supply chain as many of the world’s largest chip manufacturers have landed in the Southeast Asian nation, insiders said.

The Mekong Delta will receive additional capital of VND4 trillion (nearly US$164 million) to combat riverbank and coastal erosion.

The talks on restoring passenger clearance and unifying the plan for a specialized road for transporting goods at Soc Giang border gate (Vietnam) - Pingmeng (China) was a great success.

This year's Bay Nui bull racing festival had the participation of 56 pairs of cows from the districts of Tri Ton, Thoai Son, Chau Phu, Chau Thanh, Tinh Bien town (An Giang) and pairs of cows from Giang Thanh district of Kien Giang province.

Among the international runners making their debut in the race are Dino Sefir, Askale Margasa Tafa, and Jebesa Dabesa from Ethiopia.

An exhibition showcasing over 50 lacquer paintings by artist Phung Pham, some never having been introduced to the public, is taking place at Thang Long Gallery in Hanoi.

Local beauty Nguyen Phuong Nhi grabbed the Miss Visit Japan prize at the Miss International 2023, which is currently taking place in Japan.

Vietnam and Russia signed two important agreements in the field of geological exploration and oil and gas exploitation on October 12.

Vietnamese female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has progressed through to the quarter-final round of Arctic Open 2023 in Finland following two consecutive wins against several strong rivals.

Vietnamese pieces created by renowned local painters Le Pho, Vu Cao Dam, and Nguyen Tuong Lan will feature at the auction titled “Magnificence and Regality” which will be held by Sotheby’s Paris auction house on November 7.

Urban agriculture using advanced technology is a developing trend in HCM City.

The Human Rights Steering Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province issued Plan No. 277/KH-BCH dated October 2, 2023 on propaganda activities to ensure achievements in human rights on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day.

On October 12, the Ministry of Public Security organized a national online conference to implement Decision No. 22 of the Prime Minister on credit for people who have completed their prison sentences.

Every year, businesses must observe working environment at least once to assess harmful factors in accordance with the standards set by the Ministry of Health.

In 2023, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province presented 13 sets of gongs and more than 250 sets of traditional costumes to districts, towns and cities in the province based on the proposal of local authorities.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung on October 12 called for the establishment of working groups among the Vietnamese community in Israel to support each other amidst the current conflict.

The office market in Ho Chi Minh has become vibrant recently with the operation of two office buildings in Thu Thiem new urban area which provides an additional 85,000 sq.m of floor space.