Banh bot loc tran: A unique twist on traditional cake

Banh bot loc tran presents a unique twist on the traditional banh bot loc, featuring a distinctive semi-circular shape and a transparent crust that reveals a vibrant red filling of shrimp and minced pork or mung beans.

Chau champions at world of chess for cadet

Winning all 11 matches, Nguyen Vu Bao Chau topped the FIDE World Cadet Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024 in Durres, Albania which closed on April 29.

Kim Sang-sik likely to coach Vietnam football team: RoK media

Major media outlets of the Republic of Korea have reported that Kim Sang-sik, former coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, will take over as coach of the Vietnam national football team, succeeding Park Hang-seo.

Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024

Ha Long Carnival 2024 dazzled spectators with its first-ever drone light show taking place to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).

Vietnam deports nine Malaysians in a fraud ring

The Ho Chi Minh City police on April 29 expelled nine Malaysians involved in a fraud ring of property appropriation led by their compatriots.

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer takes holiday in Hoi An

Famous Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and his family are currently on a long holiday in Hoi An City of central Quang Nam province.

Two elderly people die of heatstroke in Vietnam

Two elderly people in central Ha Tinh province has suffered from heatstroke and died when venturing out during the height of the ongoing heat wave in Vietnam.

CPI in April inches up 0.07%

The consumer price index (CPI) in April inched up 0.07% from the previous month and 4.4% year on year, mainly fueled by a petroleum price hike, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on April 29.

Vietnam welcomes over 6 million int'l visitors in four months

Vietnam accommodated more than 6.2 million international visitors in the first four months of this year, up 68.3% year on year and 3.9% compared to the same period in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

National Power Development Master Plan for 2021 - 2030 period put into reality

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision 338/QD-TTg, dated April 24, approving a plan to implement the National Power Development Master Plan for the period of 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050 (Master Plan VIII).

Govt proposes extending 8% VAT until end-2024

The Government has proposed extending the 8% value-added tax (VAT) on certain goods and services until the end of 2024.

Prolonged drought causing severe damages to shrimp farmers

The extreme drought this year has resulted in water shortage and increasing salinity, making shrimp farmers face a serious profit loss due to shrimp mass deaths.

Vietnam hotels, resorts kick off green transition

Silk Sense Hoi An has been pioneering a green hotel model. Under a well-designed roadmap, the resort has reduced plastic waste and has moved towards elimination of all waste.

Cost increase issues put coffee purchasers on alert

Global supply tensions are driving the world’s coffee export prices to high levels, with supply shortages potentially beneficial to large coffee-exporting countries like Vietnam.

Vietnam Business News April 29/2024

Dong Nai companies grapple with over VND600 billion in tax debt

Policies needed to encourage e-commerce to embrace circular economy

Vietnam needs to develop solutions to encourage fast-paced e-commerce to embrace circular economy and reduce the dumping of plastic wastes towards protecting the environment.

Vietnam News Headlines April 29/2024

Two new sections on North-South expressway put into use

Vietnam should focus on semiconductor chip design, experts say

Vietnam should gather strength on chip designing, because this has the highest value in the semiconductor industry chain, the head of IT Institute, Tran Xuan Tu, has said.

Hanoi’s top painters exhibit their work dedicated to national flower

The exhibition, entitled Hạ Liên (Summer Lotus), introduces to art lovers 30 pieces depicting lotus flowers

North-South railway: How high should the speed be?

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested agencies to assess the feasibility, capital arrangement methods, and expected economic efficiency of the planned North-South high-speed railway.

Top tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City for five-day holiday period

In Ho Chi Minh City travelers have plenty of chance to explore many fascinating destinations during the five-day holiday period to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).

Vietnamese cinema faces tough challenges

Many Vietnamese filmmakers said that previously, raising funds for Vietnamese films was difficult, but now, after the COVID-19 pandemic, finding funds for film production has become even harder in the overall challenging situation.

Hanoi eco-farm excursions appeal to foreigner tourists

Duong Lam ancient village in the town of Son Tay on the outskirts of Hanoi, once renowned for its architectural charm and culinary traditions, has become a magnet for foreign visitors as it offers an authentic farm experience.

Digital transformation is the new buzz on rice fields

The Mekong Delta is witnessing a continuous digital transformation revolution in agriculture, unfolding every day and every hour.

Vietnam strives to remain world’s biggest cinnamon exporter

The cinnamon sector needs to issue a reform strategy to keep Vietnam's position as the world’s biggest cinnamon exporter, which it has held since 2021.