The attractive variation of Pho

 If you love Hanoi Phở, you will be amazed when enjoying 5 different variations of the very attractive dishes below.

Vietnam in crosshairs for South Korean startups

As foreign startups, including South Korean ones, are expanding operations to Vietnam in greater numbers, the market may slip out of the hands of Vietnamese startups if they fail to whip up enough support. 

Ginger jam makes Tet warm

The ginger ‘jam’ made in Kim Long Ward, Hue City, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, stands out for its authenticity and absence of additives. The specialty is muchly consumed during Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

 

Why is Vietnam's real estate a magnet for international investors?

Vietnam has appeared as an attractive destination for global property investors thanks to the government’s more tolerance in housing ownership, favorable policies including recently significant investment in smart cities.

 

 

Ginger jam makes Tet warm

The ginger ‘jam’ made in Kim Long Ward, Hue City, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, stands out for its authenticity and absence of additives. The specialty is muchly consumed during Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Vietnam’s supporting industries ‘need to think big’

Vietnamese enterprises are still hoping to become vendors for Samsung, but need to change their ways of doing business if they want to succeed, analysts say.

Professor returns to Vietnam to start talent training programs

While most scientists take pride in their research and international articles, Prof Dr Duong Nguyen Vu is just as proud of his students’ achievements.

EVFTA to trigger investment flows

 FTA with EU is almost certain to result in substantially more investment in Vietnam from European enterprises.

Hanoi aims for 7.6 percent economic growth in 2019

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has set a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth of 7.4-7.6 percent and an export growth of 7.5-8 percent for the capital city in 2019.

Tattoo increasingly becomes popular art form

Vietnamese people are becoming more open to getting tattoos , which was regarded as a taboo in Vietnam for decades. 

Beach tourism surges during Tet

The number of tourists visiting coastal regions sharply increased on the second day of the Tet holiday as more Vietnamese travel.  

Breaking barriers for future growth

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung talked with VIR’s Tung Huong about the year’s economic achievements, and the country’s new investment attraction strategy.breaking barriers for future growth

Original features of the Mong's New Year ceremony

The Mong people are an important part of the community of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, with a population of about one million people.

Zodiac animal paintings decorated for Tet holidays

It is customary for Vietnamese people to decorate their houses with paintings during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). Tet pictures often depict the 12 zodiac animals or a happy, peaceful, affluent family life their owners wish for.

Vietnam confidently embraces multilateral diplomacy

In 2019, Vietnam continues to participate in multilateral cooperation mechanism and global forums and the country has confidently confirmed its role as a responsible and credible member of the international community.

Vietnam to create favourable conditions for private firms

Vietnam will continue to hasten efforts to improve the business climate in terms of quality to create favourable conditions for the private sector to play its role as a driver in promoting rapid and sustainable economic growth.

Tet customs in the Nguyen royal court

Tet Nguyen Dan (Traditional Lunar New Year) is the biggest among traditional festivals for the Vietnamese people. 

Vietjet Air flight makes unscheduled landing for technical check

 A flight of Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet Air from Vinh city in the central province of Nghe An to Ho Chi Minh City on February 6 changed its schedule for a technical check. 

Taekwondo club: confidence-booster for disadvantaged kids

Every week, a group of people with disabilities, poor kids and orphans gather in the front yard of a social centre in HCM City’s Binh Tan District, laughing, playing and getting ready for their taekwondo class.

Shutting down 2G not feasible as 70 million still subscribe

VietNamNet Bridge - About 70 million people subscribe to 2G in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC).

Da Lat also has a "white snow paradise"

Going to the Vang Valley, visitors have the opportunity to drop themselves into the vast expanse of hills, enjoy the fresh air, wander in the vast grasslands and never get bored.

To push agriculture forward

Efforts to improve Vietnam's agriculture sector need to be improved and built upon, a range of experts told VET.

A Vietnamese success story in Austria

 As one of the most famous businessmen in Austria, Ho Xuan Thai, or Thai Ho, has emerged as a Vietnamese business symbol in the European nation in the sector of restaurants, events, and nightclubs. 

Artisan Mai Hanh – Hanoi's Queen of silk flowers

 Silk flowers are a very popular decorative item in Vietnamese houses and offices. There is a Hanoian artisan who has spent most of her life making silk flowers. She is People’s Artisan Nguyen Mai Hanh.

Discover the Gothic architecture of Phu Cuong church

 If you want to escape the sadness, leaving behind the unhappiness and refresh the soul, Phu Cuong Church is the ideal destination.