Increased logistics costs hurt Vietnamese exporters

Logistics costs will continue to skyrocket as demand soars while supply will remain limited at least until the end of this year, said industry experts and businesses.

 

SBV combats illegal gambling and betting activities through e-wallets

The State Bank of Vietnam is intensifying investigations to fight against illegal gamblings via e-wallets, following recent media reports covering allegations related to MoMo's e-wallet.

Most Vietnamese want ban on trade of dog and cat meat: survey

Up to 95% of Vietnamese people think that eating dog and cat meat is not part of Vietnamese culture, according to a survey.

Hanoi’s cinemas ready to reopen

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies to consider the reopening of cinemas in Hanoi.

The largest peach blossom garden in Hanoi

Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ornamental peach blossom market is booming.

One square meter of forestland has value of half-pack of steamed glutinous rice

In 2021, Lam Dong provincial authorities asked the Nam Da Lat Urban Area project developer to pay compensation of VND19 billion for 257 hectares of forestland.

 

Equitisation and divestment move slowly

Although relevant policies have been put in place, the process of equitisation and divestment of state capital is still moving at a very slow pace.

The unique wedding ceremony of the Bo Y ethnic minority

Only a handful of members of the Bo Y ethnic minority live in Vietnam. 

The shrouding ceremony for Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

At 8am on January 23, the shrouding ceremony for Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh took place solemnly and quietly, according to Buddhist rituals, at Tu Hieu Pagoda in the ancient city of Hue.

 

Vietnam has competitive operating costs compared to other Asian countries

In business activities, Vietnam is assessed to be competitive in terms of phone costs, labor costs, and operating costs compared to other countries in Asia.

Vietnam Airlines resumes regular flights to Europe

Vietnam Airlines plans to restore regular flights between Vietnam and Russia, the UK, France and Germany. The first flights are scheduled this week.

Hanoi’s largest fish market on the most special day of the year

Only once a year, Yen So fish market is ‘dyed’ in red by carp.

The Lunar New Year of overseas Vietnamese students

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many overseas Vietnamese students will not be able to return to Vietnam to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays (Tet).

State President receives Honorary Consul of Vietnam to Switzerland

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 evening received Dr. Philipp Rosler, Vietnam’s first Honorary Consul to Switzerland, a German politician of Vietnamese origin.

Health Ministry reports nearly 15,000 new Covid cases

The Ministry of Health reported 14,978 new Covid-19 cases today, January 23, with 44 of them imported and 14,934 others locally infected, down 724 cases day-on-day.

Unique ceramic tigers for New Year celebration

Unique ceramic tigers for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) have been made by Mr. Nguyen Van Hoang.

Buddhists mourn Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Buddhists on January 23 began to mourn Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh who passed away at Tu Hieu pagoda in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on the previous day.

Vietnam beauty named in Miss World top 40

Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha has been selected among top 40 contestants of Miss World 2021.

Airport, train station in HCMC see many passengers returning home for Tet

It was recorded that the number of people coming to Tan Son Nhat Airport on January 22 to go to provinces was much higher than on normal days. 

Hot air balloons festival celebrates 1st founding anniversary of Thu Duc City

A festival of hot air balloons, yachts and water sports activities celebrating the first anniversary of the founding of Thu Duc City opened at the Saigon River Tunnel in Thu Duc City on January 22-23.

PM meets OVs joining “Xuan Que huong” program

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for a delegation of more than 50 Vietnamese intellectuals and entrepreneurs who returned from abroad to attend the “Xuan Que huong” (Homeland Spring) program 2022.

S.Korean firms keen to enhance investment in HCMC

Many South Korean enterprises have chosen HCMC as a destination to develop their business and will increase their investment in the city in the coming years, said South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Park Noh Wan.

Economic recovery: expectations and warnings

The Government has submitted to the National Assembly a fiscal and monetary policy scheme to support socio-economic recovery and development, including a proposed support package worth nearly VND347 trillion.

Book reveals untold stories about water puppetry

A young painter has released a book telling stories about water puppetry as well as the career of artisans and artists of this traditional art.

Vietnam striving to regain foothold for pepper industry

Vietnam is seeking ways to revive the billion-dollar pepper industry which has been struggling against unfavourable weather conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic for over the last several years.