President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends ploughing festival

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined officials and residents in the northern province of Ha Nam at the traditional Tich Dien (ploughing) festival on February 7, which prays for bumper crops.

Vietnam’s aviation expected to strongly rebound this year

The recent recovery signs of domestic and international air routes stir hope of the sector for a strong rebound this year following a bad year in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 7

All students in HCM City to go back to school by Feb. 14 at the latest

Getting back to nature with camping trips to Dong Nai

Dong Nai Province has recently become a new destination for people who love camping and exploring the beauty of nature.

Vietnam climbs 28 notches in latest COVID-19 recovery index

Vietnam has risen a total of 28 places to reach 90th position in the latest edition of Nikkei's COVID-19 Recovery Index which was issued in early February.

Vietnam’s supporting industry needs a revolution

Vietnam is a destination for many multinational corporations but the supporting industry is less developed.

 

10 biggest import markets increase purchase of Vietnamese rubber

Growing demand for rubber has boosted imports from the 10 biggest markets globally, with their strongly increased imports of rubber from Vietnam.

Vietnam's foreign affairs tasks in 2022

The foreign affairs sector is set to actively and adequately contribute to the successful realization of Vietnam’s three strategic development goals until 2025, 2030 and 2045.

High school teachers, students struggle with university entrance exams

High school teachers in non-metropolitan areas are worried their students can’t get into top universities due to different entry requirements from the schools.

A cry for help from members of ‘parent haters’ group on Facebook

A group on Facebook called the "Society of Parent Haters" with more than 7,000 members has faced criticism from many people.

Leather, footwear industry sets export target of US$25 billion

Vietnam's export of leather, footwear and bags this year will likely increase 10-15 per cent year-on-year to about US$23-25 billion, the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso) has forecast.

 

Enterprises prepare for workforce shortage after Tet

Every year after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, many businesses face a serious shortage of workers. Last year, due to the impact of social distancing orders, enterprises struggled with a shortage of labour. 

Vietnamese economy to recover fast in 2022: Fitch Ratings

Vietnam’s recovery is set to gather momentum in 2022, as domestic demand rebounds and export performance remains strong, according to Fitch Ratings.

Thousand-year-old tower embodies Oc Eo culture

Hindu towers associated with the Oc Eo Culture are found not only in the central provinces like Khanh Hoa, Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan but also in the Mekong Delta. 

Inflation 2022: internal and external pressures

Purchasing power is at a very low level, but the potential pressure on prices combined with external factors may make it increasingly difficult for Vietnamese businesses and people in 2022.

VN President congratulates female football team

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc extended his congratulations to the national women’s football team after the squad beat the Chinese Taipei 2-1.

Long-term plan encourages foreign investment in seaport development

The planning of Vietnam's seaports for the next decade sets a target of creating a breakthrough in the seaport system and the attraction of more foreign investment.

More capital needed to build 5,000km of expressway in Vietnam

To fulfil the goal of building 5,000 km of expressway by 2030 under the plan approved by the Government, it is necessary to have specific policies to attract investment.

Phin Ho ‘shan tuyet’ tea –specialty of Ha Giang

“Shan tuyet” tea, a famous specialty of Phin Ho village, is one of the special things visitors cannot forget once setting foot in Tay Con Linh Mountain in the northernmost province of Ha Giang.

Vietnamese incense factory attracts overseas partners

Mr. Tran Ngoc Tiep, a former information and communication officer, founded an incense factory in Thanh Liem district, in Ha Nam province, at the age of 57.

 

The home of water, migratory birds in northern Vietnam

The Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve, home to a large number of water and migratory birds, is a typical rivermouth wetland ecosystem in the north of Vietnam.

Blockchain opens up new opportunities for real estate

Blockchain technology, which has become a tool for information storage and security, is not only known in the field of virtual currency but also in other business fields.

UNDP announces 2022-2026 Country Programme Document for Vietnam

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has approved the Country Programme Document for Vietnam for the 2022-2026 period and a financial package worth over 120 million USD.

Saigon woman reveals how she takes trips to expensive places at bargain prices

Ms. Lang Tran has travelled to many cities in Vietnam, Japan, France and Indonesia for no more than VND800,000 (US$35) a day.

Beating Chinese Taipei 2-1, Vietnamese women advance to 2023 World Cup

The Vietnamese national women’s football team beat the Chinese Taipei 2-1 on February 6 at a play-off match of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup to attend the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.