Som Rong pagoda in Soc Trang province

Soc Trang has 92 Khmer pagodas. Som Rong is a spacious pagoda with unique Khmer architecture. In April the Soc Trang provincial People’s Committee issued a document recognizing Som Rong as a provincial tourist destination.

Spotted-dove-shaped cake, a symbol of maternal love among Cao Lan people

A spotted-dove-shaped cake is a typical dish of the Cao Lan ethnic group.

Sconnect wants to put Vietnam on world’s animation-industry map

Putting Vietnam’s name on the world’s animation industry map is the goal of Sconnect, a Vietnamese cartoon brand that features Wolfoo, a lovely wolf cub character.

The worse the human impact on nature, the more serious the consequences

The frequency of landslides in recent years shows that human activity has affected mountains and forests, leading to serious negative consequences, Associate Prof Dr Tran Tan Van, former director of the Institute of Geosciences and Minerals, said.

Binh Thuan to organize Kate festival of Cham people in October

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Thuan province, the province will organize the Kate festival 2023 at the Po Sah Inu tower relic in October.

HCMC to set up boats on river to sell coffee, bread, hu tieu to tourists, locals

With 500,000 waterway travelers a year and a vast river and canal network, HCM City is planning to take full advantage of the conditions to develop waterway culinary tourism.

Chinese businesses buy earthworms in bulk, harming Vietnamese orchards

Northern fruit growers are increasingly anxious because of an increase in earthworm sales to Chinese businesses, which have resulted in damage to their orange orchards.

Must-visit spectacular travel destinations in VN during autumn

With its mild and refreshing weather, autumn is undoubtedly the perfect time to embark on a remarkable travel journey in Việt Nam

Vietnamese furniture is re-entering the international marketplace

In July, a significant number of Vietnamese processors saw their orders return, indicating that the global wooden furniture market is seeing signs of recovery.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 14/2023

Vietnam urged to devise suitable policies for cross-border e-commerce

Re:born Creative: a hidden gem of art and culture

The young owners of Re:born Creative want to do their bit to breathe life back into the artistic and cultural landscape of Hanoi after the pandemic.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (August 14-20/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from August 14 to 20.

Remote medical examination and treatment help all people access health care

Innovating grassroots health care operations so that people can enjoy better health care services is something that the health sector has always paid attention to. One of solutions is developing remote medical examination and treatment services.

Singaporean developers retain throne in real estate

Top Singaporean groups are continuing to make their mark in Vietnam’s real estate arena, from luxury apartments to industrial complexes.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 14/2023

First festival honouring Áo bà ba slated for late September in Hau Giang

Ongoing support proposed for jobless, financially challenged people

Vice Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Phan Van Anh yesterday proposed to maintain help for labor union members and laborers facing working time reduction or layoff by businesses due to a lack of orders.

May-June power shortages cost Vietnam US$1.4 billion: World Bank

The power outages in northern Vietnam in May and June inflicted a significant economic blow, totaling US$1.4 billion or 0.3% of Vietnam’s GDP, according to the latest report by the World Bank.

Asian elephant alliance launched

The Asian Elephant Alliance (AEA) calls for partnership and collective action as it acknowledges that the challenges faced by the elephants in our region cannot be solved in isolation.

Oceanman VN sets new race day after wrong map problem

Currently, more than 900 athletes from 21 countries and territories have registered to take part in the event with five categories available.

Accident in Gia Lai: truck driver Dinh Tien Binh arrested

A truck driver has been arrested after a fatal crash in Gia Lai Province that killed three members of Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) football club.

Phan Thiet airport to be operational in 2024

Phan Thiet airport in the south-central province of Bình Thuận is set to be completed and operational by early next year.

HCM City accelerates progress of waste-to-energy plants

HCM City has five ongoing projects aimed at transforming current solid waste treatment plants into waste-to-energy models, according to the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Shooting team to compete at world championship

Vietnam will send a team of 10 shooters to compete at the world championship, which is considered the team's final test for ahead of the 19th Asian Games next month.

Vietnam's seafood exports forecast to reach US$9 billion in 2023

Vietnam will likely see a decline in seafood exports for this year although market prospects are better than last year's end, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

National economy bouncing back: experts

Vietnam’s economy has begun to gather steam again since the start of the third quarter of this year, helping consolidate confidence of businesses and investors, experts have said.