Great opportunity for Vietnam to be a global production base

The shifting of production and diversification of supply chains underway in numerous countries has helped Vietnam to become a popular destination for foreign investors.

Hanoi biggest promotional event to open next month

“Hanoi Promotion Month 2023', the largest promotion event of Hanoi, will begin on October 27, offering an entire month of big discounts, some even reaching 100%.

Vietnam tops ASEAN countries in exports to Europe: official

Vietnam maintains its leading position among ASEAN in exporting goods to the EU market. It has entered the list of the 30 largest export economies in the world.

HCM City to host Vietnam’s first-ever Intelligent Technology Exhibition

Intelligent Technology Exhibition in Vietnam 2023-OCTF, the first of its kind in the country, is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 23 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

PM attends ASEAN summits with Plus Three countries, US, Canada

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other leaders in the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea), ASEAN - US, and ASEAN - Canada summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 6.

Ministry projects preferential prices for solar power in the north

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) says that electricity prices from solar power plants in the north that sell to Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) will be higher than those in the central and southern regions.

The tragedy of Central Highlands elephants

Driven by a blind belief that elephant fur and tusks would bring good luck to the owner, one action multiplied into ten, and ten multiplied into a hundred, leading to an unexpected calamity for the elephants of the Central Highlands.

VN to introduce criteria for national green development

Vietnam is soon to introduce a new set of national criteria aimed specifically at speeding the development of green industries, in line with international standards, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Thanh Tuyen Festival to be held in Tuyen Quang in late September

Thanh Tuyen Festival, a unique cultural event of the northern province of Tuyen Quang, will be held from September 20-27, along with the implementation of tourism programme “Through Viet Bac Heritage Sites”.

New e-visa policy: new products needed to help tourism take off

On August 14, the Government issued a resolution on granting e-visas to citizens of all 257 countries and territories, allowing them to enter and exit the country using e-visas through 13 air, 16 land, and 13 sea border gates.

A must-taste noodle soup in An Giang

Chau Doc fish noodle soup presents a harmonious fusion of several rustic ingredients, encapsulating the quintessential essence of southwestern Vietnamese cuisine that leaves a profound imprint on the palates of diners.

Vietnam stepping up int'l cooperation in climate change response

Vietnam has responsibly and practically joined international climate change treaties as part of the efforts to materialise a resolution adopted by the 11th-tenure Party Central Committee in this regard.

Laundromat market growing in Vietnam

Vietnam is a huge potential market for the laundromat business thanks to its fast-growing economy and big population, business experts said.

Five culinary paradise streets in Hanoi

Hanoi cuisine has long become a typical feature and pride of Hanoians. Here are some suggestions of "dining paradises" in the capital city.

Local boxing coach to vie for Mister International 2023 title

Vietnamese contestant Pham Minh Quyen, a boxing coach, will compete at the Mister International 2023 male pageant which is set to take place in Thailand from September 8 to 18.

Beautiful antiques of four dynasties at HCM City exhibition

Many precious antiques from the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties are being displayed on a large scale for the first time at the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum.

Australian travel firms to survey tourist attractions in Khanh Hoa

Australian travel firms are due to meet with Vietnamese businesses to seek co-operation opportunities and attend a gala dinner on September 11 at the Sheraton Nha Trang hotel.

Two Vietnamese dishes among world’s 60 famous foods to try in lifetime

US-based newspaper Insider recently unveiled the 60 famous foods to try in the lifetime of readers, with Vietnamese dishes Phở (noodle soup) and Bánh mì (baguette) included in the list.

La Liga helps Vietnam develop professional football

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Spanish football league (La Liga) signed a memorandum of understanding on football cooperation in Hanoi on September 6.

Vietnam records 55 rabies-caused deaths in Jan-Aug

Vietnam saw 55 deaths caused by rabies in 25 cities and provinces in the first eight months of this year, 15 more cases compared to the same period last year.

Man given seven years in jail for smuggling 39 kilos of gold

A man in HCM City has been given a seven-year jail sentence for smuggling 39 kilos of gold from Cambodia to Vietnam.

Woman gives birth on train

A woman has just safely delivered her baby on an HCM City-Da Nang train thanks to the support of train staff and a passenger.

14-year-old student to represent Vietnam at Miss Eco Teen International 2023

Anna Hoang, 14, is set to compete at the Miss Eco Teen International 2023 pageant which is scheduled to take place this October in Egypt.

Vietnamese badminton player beats world number eight

Local badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh enjoyed a victory over world number eight Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia on September 5 in the first round of the 2023 China Open.

Renowned Japanese artist to introduce lacquer painting works in Hanoi

A lacquer painting exhibition titled “Moon” by talented Japanese artist Saeko Ando is set to be introduced to the public on September 8 at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.