The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam is predicted to see a 1.5-fold increase following the extension of tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days from August 15, according to insiders.

"Pho Thin" (Thin noodle) is famous among tourists in Hanoi. However, for years now, many people have been confused between two long-standing Pho Thin brands, "Pho Thin Bo Ho" and "Pho Thin 13 Lo Duc".

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has cut regulatory interest rates for four consecutive times since the beginning of this year, in the context that world interest rates continue to rise and stay at a high level.

The advent of data-driven technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics has revolutionized the banking and finance industry.

Using unmanned self-propelled delivery robots on urban roads is the first step taken by Alpha Asimov Robotics in the path to bring its intelligence to the world.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities are expected to be intense across various production and business sectors due to inflation, liquidity woes and the hardships faced by numerous businesses.

The second largest pharmacy firm coveted by many foreign investors is planning a big dividend payment campaign.

Traditional travel agencies have come under pressure to adjust their services and products in response to the growing popularity of independent travel among domestic tourists.

In contrast to previous years, the summer tourism season of 2023 has seen significant changes, with a notable rise of 15-30 percent in the number of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourists year-on-year.

Nguyen Kim Chi, a fashion designer specialising in tailoring, has held the Cuc Chi class in Hanoi to share her interest in the embroidery craft.

Tho Chau Archipelago boasts a collection of stunning islands and picturesque beaches, attracting an increasing number of tourists who seek to explore its pure and untouched beauty.

New young female artists are willing to experiment with a wide range of music genres and show variety in their songs, contributing to the diversification of Vietnam's music industry.

The number of diabetes cases in Vietnam accounts for about 6% of the population (people from 20 to 79 years old), ranking 141st in the world.

While real estate firms are still grappling with woes, including cash flow problems that have rendered them helpless to take back their bonds that are due, commercial banks have performed well.

Many dreamlike islands in the north of Vietnam are worth exploring.

The period of strong volatility of the US dollar has ended, and the USD/VND exchange rate in the last six months of 2023 will remain stable, experts have forecast.

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on June 26 - July 2.

Hanoi’s efforts to promote tourism activities over the past months have paid off, with the total revenue of the sector surging 74.3% year-on-year to reach 44.8 trillion VND (1.9 billion USD) in the first half of this year.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Palestine Nguyen Huy Dung presented his credentials to Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas in an online ceremony held at the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo on June 25.

The Vietnam Logistics Business Association will host the 2023 Asia-Pacific Regional Annual Meeting of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and the mid-year meeting of the ASEAN Freight Forwarders Association in Da Nang.

Moisture lock capsule NNO has been named in the Top 10 at the Asia Excellent Brand Awards 2023, which is a strong affirmation of its quality and brand image.

Vietnam's economic spearhead HCM City is planning to implement policies supporting business recovery in the face of ongoing challenges, with a focus on an investment stimulus programme.

Cua Van, a small fishing village located in the northern province of Quang Ninh, has been named as one of the 17 best fairy-tale places worldwide by renowned website Bright Side.

The person with the highest pension in Vietnam receives more than VNĐ124 million (US$5,200) per month, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).

Japanese artist Higashimura Akiko published a manga about the love story between Araki Sotaro, a merchant from Nagasaki, and Princess Ngoc Hoa of the Nguyen Lord about 400 years ago.