Lan Ha Bay among most beautiful places to visit in Southeast Asia

Thrillist, a New York-based travel site, has named Lan Ha Bay near the northern coastal city of Hai Phong as the top Vietnamese destination in its list of the most beautiful places to visit in every Southeast Asian country.

Importers, exporters impacted by exchange rate volatility

The recent fluctuations in the US dollar and Japanese yen have both positive and negative impacts on Vietnamese traders, according to experts of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Record in newly-established firms set in seven months

The number of newly-established enterprises and enterprises resuming operations continued to set a new record in the first seven months of this year, along with the recovery of the domestic economy.

Australian designer mesmerized by Vietnamese ceramics, brocade materials

Fascinated by Vietnamese brocade material and ceramics, Australian designer Cynthia Mann has built a fashion brand named Future Traditions in Hanoi.

Quan defends title, heads to the world level

The reigning champion won on points against Jules Victoriano of the Philippines in the men's lightweight category after 12 rounds.

Hai receives highest points in Ligue 2 debut in Pau FC match

The midfielder came on in the 60th minute and played a key role in lifting Pau FC's performance after they conceded three goals in the first half and another not long after the interval.

Youth start-up programme approved

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has just approved the programme "Youth Startup Support 2022 - 2030" to assist young entrepreneurs.

HBSO offers a largely Saint-Saens, Bizet and Ravel program

French composer Camille Saint-Saens died a hundred years ago last year and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will present a concert featuring two of his works on August 14 in the Saigon Opera House.

American magazine names 29 Vietnamese dishes visitors should try

Renowned fashion magazine Vogue of the United States has revealed a list of 29 Vietnamese dishes that visitors should try when going to a Vietnamese restaurant or visiting the nation on vacation.

Nearly 57,000 Vietnamese work abroad in first 7 months

As many as 56,863 Vietnamese were sent to work abroad in the first seven months of this year, fulfilling 63.2 percent of the year’s target.

Mobile deposit on the rise

Mobile banking often leads clients to using multiple convenient services, such as taking out a loan and registering for a bank card. This is where banks can generate new streams of revenue.

Farmers follow regenerative agriculture, maintain biodiversity

The regenerative agriculture model not only helps lower costs, and increase quality and profits, but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and preserves and restores agricultural land.

PM urges Korean businesses to boost connectivity with Vietnamese firms

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s enterprises to increase investment in Vietnam and boost connectivity with local firms so that Vietnam can soon become a hub in regional and global value chains.

Mekong delta tightens measures to fight erosion

Local authorities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have declared an emergency as erosion along rivers and coasts in many localities has increased.

Foreign arrivals surge over seven-month period

International visitors to the country reached 954,600 during the opening seven months of the year, representing a 10-fold increase compared to the same period from last year, according to figures revealed by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam needs to brace for monkeypox arrival: US CDC

It is likely that monkeypox will eventually appear in Vietnam since the country is open for travel and trade, and so it needs to have plans to deal with it and limit community spread, US agency Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said.

Lending rates expected to be stable thanks to State support package

Lending interest rates in the remaining months of this year will stay relatively stable to help firms recover production after the pandemic.

Nhi one fight away from being Vietnam's first-ever unified boxing world champion

Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi, defending World Boxing Organisation (WBO) strawweight champion, will travel to San José, Costa Rica in September to put her belt on the line, in the hopes of becoming Vietnam's first-ever unified boxing world champion.

Transport ministry suggested as investor of two railway projects in Dong Nai

The government of Dong Nai Province has proposed the Ministry of Transport act as investor of two railway projects passing through this southern province.

CPI goes up 2.54 per cent in seven months: GSO

The July consumer price index (CPI) grew 0.4 per cent from the previous month, contributing to the year-on-year growth of 2.54 per cent in the first seven months of this year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on Friday.

Wagyu cows drink beer and get massages

In Ba Vi, Hanoi, famous Wagyu cows drink beer and wine, and get a massage every day so that premium meat can be produced.

Vietnam, US hold fourth energy security dialogue

Representatives of the two sides presented key issues in bilateral energy cooperation including clean electricity production, electricity market development, energy saving and efficiency, transmission and energy storage.

Thuy Van wins top prize at Asia Arts Festival 2022

Vietnamese singer Thuy Van claimed the Golden Prize in vocal solo at the ninth Asia Arts Festival in Singapore.

Vietnam Airlines launches online check-in at Sydney and Melbourne

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will continue to deploy online check-in services for passengers departing from Sydney and Melbourne airports in Australia as of August 1.

Hai to be first Vietnamese to play in Ligue 2

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai hopes to make history to be the first Vietnamese player to play in French Ligue 2 on July 31.