VN central bank seeks to contain inflation at 4.5 per cent

The central bank has said it will keep monetary policy flexible to ensure inflation does not exceed 4.5 per cent this year and monetary and foreign exchange markets remain steady.

US veterans touched by greetings of ‘Welcome to Vietnam’

In 1981, when returning to Hanoi, US veterans heard the Vietnamese people say ‘Welcome to Vietnam’. John Terzano said he was moved by the act of kindness and openness.

Moc Chau plateau – Land of flowers woos visitors

Son La - Moc Chau plateau in the northern province of Son La is considered as the land of flowers. Come here at any time of the year, visitors can also admire the beautiful flowers blooming.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 23-29)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on January 23-29, 2023.

Da Nang to build duty-free zone

Da Nang’s people’s committee has submitted a plan for a duty-free zone.

Fourth Industrial Revolution creates new tourism trends

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has greatly impacted tourism management and business and led to the formation of new tourism trends like smart and innovative tourism.

Police impose stiff penalties on drink driving at Tet

As drink driving is common during the Tet holiday, the Ministry of Public Security has directed traffic police to strictly handle drunk drivers to ensure traffic safety across the country.

Vietnam’s imprint in 2022: All-out efforts bring spectacular growth

Last year, Vietnam’s economy recovered impressively with GDP growth of 8.02%, far exceeding the target of 6-6.5% set by the National Assembly and the Government.

Vietnam's FDI likely to reach US$38 billion in 2023

Vietnam is likely to attract roughly US$ 36-38 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, while the last year’s figure neared US$ 22.4 billion, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Quang Ninh: Discovering wild nature of Ba Mun island

Located in Bai Tu Long bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, Ba Mun island is a gem home to diverse species of animals and plants of Bai Tu Long National Park.

Hanoians flock to Old Quarter to take photos on the first day of Lunar New Year

Besides taking pictures with their families by smart phones, hundreds of photographers capture unique moments in the deserted morning of the first day of the Year of the Cat.

People visit Hanoi's pagodas on Lunar New Year’s Eve

After the transition between the old and the new year, hundreds of people flocked to Hanoi's Quan Su and Quan Thanh temples to pray for peace in the night.

Quiet and peaceful HCM City on first day of Lunar New Year

Many streets in HCM City - Vietnam's largest city - fell quiet on the first day of the 2023 Lunar New Year.

Overseas Vietnamese across continents celebrate traditional New Year

Overseas Vietnamese people in Japan, Israel, Slovakia, and Czech Republic have celebrated the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival in a warm atmosphere in line with Vietnamese traditions.

Many localities welcome first foreign tourists of Lunar New Year

Quang Ninh held a ceremony on January 22, the first day of the Year of the Cat, to welcome the lunar new year's first group of foreign tourists to Ha Long Bay.

Overseas Vietnamese spread Tet fine traditions

Tran Van Tuan has pursued calligraphy for nearly 20 years. For him, calligraphy is not just a hobby but a passion.

Popular Lunar New Year traditions in Vietnam

The festival which best epitomises Vietnam's cultural identity is the Lunar New Year or Tet, with a lot of meaningful customs and traditional special foods.

Husbandry groups tackle profit dips

Amid difficulties in Vietnam’s husbandry market due to high costs and fierce competition, authorities recommend that livestock companies look outward to exporting markets.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 22

NA to continue with strong reforms in mindset, working style: top legislator

Senior expert's advice on the way to prosperity

“Industrialization means that we have to produce many things ourselves so that our industry can move higher.”

Tuna becomes billion-dollar export for first time: VASEP

Despite a sharp fall in exports before the end of 2022 due to global inflation, tuna still brought home 1 billion USD in revenue last year, up 34% from 2021, becoming a billion-dollar commodity for the first time, data showed.

PIT Law to be amended in 2026

The government is considering amending the personal income tax (PIT) law while preparing a program on laws and ordinances in 2025.

Vietnamese family traditions in the Lunar New Year festival

Family reunion is a long-standing tradition during the Lunar New Year (Tet), the biggest holiday celebration of the year for the Vietnamese people.

Foreign investment flow into Vietnam to reach $36-38 billion in 2023

Disbursement of foreign investment this year is expected to hit $22-23 billion, Deputy Director of the FIA Do Van Su told baodautu.

Vietnam to ‘break the ice’ in bond market as maturity to peak in 2023-2024

Ministries and branches are consulting with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on solutions to help disperse corporate bonds that will mature in 2023-2024.