Air tickets nearly sold out for Tet

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has released statistics related to the number of tickets sold by airlines on routes for Tet as of January 4.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 8-14/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from January 8-14.

24k gold-plated dragon sculpture for Lunar New Year decoration

24-karat gold plated dragons are hitting local markets ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Dragon, with the items selling for between several million and tens of millions of VND.

Former health minister faces 20-year jail term

Nguyen Thanh Long, former Minister of Health, might be imprisoned for 19 or 20 years for having taken an exceptionally high bribe, VND51 billion, in the Viet A test kit price gouging case.

Vietnamese citizen named among top 50 successful women: Hungarian magazine

Vietnamese doctorate holder Phan Bich Thien has been named among the top 50 successful women of 2023, as compiled by Successful Women magazine, known as “Sikeres Nők” in Hungarian.

Vietnam, Bulgaria desire broader cooperation in new fields

Top Vietnamese and Bulgarian legislators met in Hanoi on January 8.

Vietnam hosts ITF U14 event

the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Asia 14&Under feature 70 athletes from 14 countries and regions.

Hanoi's $657m wastewater treatment project faces investigation

The much-anticipated Yên Xá wastewater treatment project, which was originally set to be operational in the second quarter of 2022, is facing calls for investigation, especially into the contractor's conduct, after long delays.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 8/2024

VN rice export soars to record high in 2023

VN textile exports in 2023 face most difficult year in three decades

Expanding customer bases and diversifying products are the necessary solutions to maintain production and grow businesses, experts say.

Hoi An, HCM City among trending destinations: TripAdvisor

The world’s largest travel site TripAdvisor has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient city and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.

Vietnam's export opportunities to be optimised in 2024

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has affirmed the determination to strengthen trade promotion and export to major markets, optimising FTAs, making full use of opportunities, and actively responding to challenges in 2024.

Vietnamese economy recovers last year

The Vietnamese economy did recover in 2023, Dr. Can Van Luc affirmed, describing quarter-over-quarter growth, rebounded sectors, and impressive results in economic integration as three highlights last year.

International students studying in Vietnam rising

The number of international students studying in Vietnam averagely increased by 8% - 10% per year in the 2018 – 2023 period, the Ministry of Education and Training has reported.

Vietnamese labourers’ average income up 6.9% in 2023

The monthly average income of Vietnamese labourers in 2023 reached 7.1 million VND (over 291 USD) per person, up 6.9% compared to 2022, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Hanoi honoured in two categories of TripAdvisor’s leading awards

Hanoi has been honoured in two categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 by TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel guidance platform.

HCM City shop offers free clothes for low-income people

A shop in HCM City's Binh Thanh District is offering free clothes and accessories for low-income people.

Commercial banks change outlook in 2023

A series of commercial banks changed their appearance in 2023 through new brand identification, which reflected changes in governance, technology, and shareholder structure.

Volleyball star Thuy ready to serve her country

Playing far away from home, Trần Thị Thanh Thúy receives strong love and support because of her talent and skill in all aspects of the game, which made her one of the 10 best Vietnamese players in volleyball history.

UNESCO director's posts about Vietnam receive thousands of likes

When UNESCO’s Director General Audrey Azouley visited in Vietnam, she posted seven statuses on her X page about Vietnam which received many likes and retweets. This is one of the quickest ways to popularize Vietnam.

Japanese seafood companies pilot processing Hokkaido scallops in Vietnam

Japanese seafood companies plan to start processing Hokkaido scallops in Vietnam from January 8 following China’s recent ban on Japanese seafood imports, and to take advantage of the low labour cost in Vietnam, according to Nikkei Asia.

Smartphone market expected to bounce back in Tet sale season

Hi-tech product retail chains believe that sales will improve in the Tet sale season after gloomy sales in December.

Fairy tale inspires lacquer artisan with new dragon collection

The collection, entitled Con Rồng Cháu Tiên (Offspring of the Dragon and the Fairy), features 1,000 distinctive items made from various materials – wood, lacquer, ceramics and metal.

Tam Chuc - A journey to heritage

Ha Nam province was honoured for the first time as a leading global destination for local culture at the recent World Tourism Awards.