Additional rendezvous of Hanoi’s specialties cater taste buds in US

Located in the heart of New York - the world’s most bustling city, “Ten Ten” restaurant has become a new rendezvous for diners who want to savour Hanoi styled dishes.

Home to a great person

In the heart of Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site is considered a very special place and a cultural heritage for all people.

Travellers taking road, railway trips amid soaring air fares

Travel firms are developing a range of outbound and domestic tours and offering attractive promotions to boost domestic travel during the upcoming summer travel season, starting in early June.

Domestic black pepper price hits all-time high

A combination of supply shortages and increased demand from the major markets helped black pepper prices soar last week.

New National Assembly leader takes the oath of office

The National Assembly (NA) on Monday elected Mr. Tran Thanh Man, Politburo member and NA Permanent Vice Chairman, to the position of the top legislator of Vietnam for the 15th term, serving from 2021 to 2026.

Da Nang needs new policies to attract high-spending travelers

New policies for the beach city of Da Nang need to be designed in a way to turn it into a food, entertainment and shopping paradise in the central region, according to National Assembly’s Deputy Chair Tran Thanh Man.

Mrs Grand Vietnam 2024 opens to single mothers for first time

The Mrs Grand Vietnam 2024 beauty pageant has been launched in Hanoi this May, and this is the first time the contest has accepted single mothers as contestants among others.

Mermaid dress by Vietnamese fashion designer at Cannes Film Festival

Miss Earth Malaysia 2021, Nisha Thayananthan, has attracted public attention as she transformed into a beautiful mermaid on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival in France.

HCM City govt has two new vice chairpersons

Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, chairwoman of the HCMC Labor Federation, and Duong Ngoc Hai, head of the Inspection Commission of the HCMC Party Committee, have been elected as vice chairpersons of the HCMC People’s Committee for the 2021-2026 term.

What should Vietnam do to stay independent of Google and Facebook?

Alexandre Zapolsky, president and co-founder of Linagora, says that Make in Vietnam open-source technologies and software will be a milestone for digital sovereignty, helping Vietnam become less dependent on Big Tech.

Development planning scheme for north-central, central coastal region announced

The decision approving the regional planning scheme for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 was announced on May 19.

Mid-year National Assembly session debates key national issues

The seventh session of the National Assembly (NA) is of paramount importance as it will work on legislation and supreme supervision, as well as key national issues facing the country.

Vietnam Business News May 20/2024

Market likely to inch higher this week, experts forecast

Vietnam tops SEA bodybuilding and physique sports championships

As a regional bodybuilding powerhouse, Vietnam topped all of the men's and women's classes and overall medal tally at the Southeast Asian (SEA) bodybuilding and physique sports championships which concluded in Laos on May 19.

ASEAN and EU emerge as largest importers of Vietnamese steel

Vietnamese steel exports to a number of major markets worldwide witnessed positive signs last year, with ASEAN and EU being the largest buyers, according to the 2023 Import-Export Report.

Experts urge proactive solutions for Cambodia’ canal impacts on Mekong Delta

Currently, a detailed assessment of the project’s impact on the Mekong Delta region has yet to be clearly published.

National theatre performs Swan Lake at Opera House

Vietnam National Opera and Ballet will perform Swan Lake on June 14, 15 and 16 at Hanoi Opera House.

Lighting the skies of Hoi An Memories Park with a stunning new drone light show

The drone show, Light to Sky Festival, will launch three months of special performances and events in the Hoi An Memories Land, tracing the most beautiful images of the ancient town into the skies.

National Assembly opens 7th session

Legislators are set to review and pass 10 bills, including the draft amended laws on social insurance, archives, and the organisation of people’s courts as well as the law on defence industry, security, industrial mobilisation, and the law on roads.

14 people fined for practicing yoga in middle of road

14 people were imposed administrative fines for illegal gathering causing traffic obstruction.

Key energy project development needs to accelerate for enough power supply

Experts believe that accelerating the development progress of projects in the energy sector can ensure electricity supply in both the short and long terms.

Proposal to amend personal income tax law set for October next year

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc said that the ministry is currently conducting a review and assessment of tax laws, including the Personal Income Tax Law.

Vietnam in race to attract new generation investment

Foreign investment in the first four months of this year reached an estimated US$6.28 billion, a five year high.

Vietnam News Headlines May 20/2024

Support comes to Vietnamese business households impacted by Warsaw fire

Real estate market: supply to increase if three laws take effect

Realtors and experts believe that if the Law on Real Estate Business, Law on Housing and Land Law take effect six months earlier than initially planned, the problems in the market will be settled.