Vietnam News Headlines June 23/2024

Festival tourism attracts large number of visitors

World Bank approves 107 million USD to enhance inland waterway safety in Vietnam

The World Bank has approved a 107 million USD credit to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in the southern region of Vietnam, while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.

Coffee exports exceed 3 billion USD

Vietnam's coffee exports has topped 3 billion USD so far this year.

Michelin guide unveils 2024 Bib Gourmand selection for Hanoi, HCM City

For the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Vietnam, 42 eateries have been nominated for the Bib Gourmand selection, 18 in Hanoi and 24 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sa Pa yoga tours 2024 launched

The 10th International Yoga Day was marked in Sa Pa resort town of the northern province of Lao Cai on June 22, which was associated with the launch of the Sa Pa yoga tours for 2024.

Red River cultural park to create new space for Hanoi

Turning the mudflats in the middle and along the Hong (Red) River into a multi-purpose cultural park will create an open space for Hanoi, connecting the community with nature.

Surging average temperatures, extreme weather reveal climate actions urgent

The surging average temperature, rising sea levels, and increasing extreme weather patterns are affecting socioeconomic development as well as people's lives.

Pacific Airlines returns to domestic skies

Pacific Airlines will resume the operation of domestic flights on June 26 with a plane transferred by its parent company Vietnam Airlines Group, according to Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper.

Behind the curtain: The concert praised by Presidents Putin and To Lam

The Russian President's State visit to Vietnam was successful in many aspects. In less than 24 hours, President Vladimir Putin engaged in numerous activities, including a meaningful cultural diplomacy event.

Saigonese struggle to live in 2-7 sq m rooms

District 1 is the central business district in HCM City, but few people realize that tiny apartments of just 2-7 sq m exist in this generally prosperous area.

Theatres need to train people in tuong art to retain audiences: experts

Public acceptance of the art form of tuong and training of young actors are two major concerns of leaders and artists of the Vietnam Tuong Theater.

Fashion hits and misses at Miss Supranational 2024: Lydie Vu stands out

Lydie Vu's charming and stylish fashion at Miss Supranational 2024 has captivated attention.

Tax evasion charges for Asanzo’s Shark Tam amid long-standing controversies

Mr. Pham Van Tam, known for the rapid growth of the "Made in Vietnam" Asanzo TV brand, has been involved in multiple scandals concerning product origins, taxes, and fertilizer projects, leading to significant trouble over the years.

Pepper prices soar, Vietnam has largest stock in the world

The world’s pepper market has become feverish with dealers increasing purchases by 2-3 times, creating the second ‘pepper rush’ in history.

Emotional moment for Miss World Vietnam at Miss World 2024 sash presentation

On the evening of June 22, the Organizing Committee of Miss World Vietnam held a press conference to present the sash for the Miss World 2024 contest to Huynh Tran Y Nhi and announced the schedule for the Mr World Vietnam 2024 contest.

Press agencies should get off the "hamster wheel" and think of new approaches

Al can be used to make suggestions on how press agencies can step out of the "hamster wheel" to determine their real goals.

First international airport in the Central Highlands: Lien Khuong Airport

Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong has officially been designated as the first international airport in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

PM Chinh’s message at WEF: Vietnam’s appeal to global investors

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) is an opportunity to showcase Vietnam as a dynamic, innovative, and attractive destination for global corporations.

Two sisters grow up together, rely on each other for support

As their parents died early, Tu and her sister were busy working and did not get married. At the age of 80, they still rely on each other and, to make a living, make bamboo blinds.

Local man grows durian on impoverished land in Gia Lai

Many locals thought Hoang Van Tron was mad when he decided to grow durian on exhausted land. Ignoring their doubts, he turned the land in Gia Lai into a 100-hectare durian orchard.

HCMC threatens to punish investors, contractors for slow capital disbursement

Only 14 percent of capital had been disbursed by the end of May. HCM City Mayor Phan Van Mai said the people’s committee will inspect every project and every contractor to solve the problems behind the sluggish disbursement.

Thanh Hoa residents 'surf' on mudflats, catch tree-climbing fish

When the tide goes down, coastal people in Da Loc commune in Hau Loc district in Thanh Hoa province go to the mangrove forests to catch ca coi, or ca leo cay (tree climbing fish).

From memories to art: Young artisan's eternal flower lanterns wow audiences

Artisan Thu Hien’s eternal flower lanterns, which combine the art of dried flower preservation and epoxy glue pouring technology, have captivated audiences with their beauty and uniqueness.

Familiar scams, new victims: The ongoing battle against fraud

Scams involving fake public service software registration and quick investment profits are well-known and continuously warned against by authorities, yet people continue to lose their assets to these schemes.

HCM City hosts stunning Van Gogh & Monet art lighting experience

Many audiences were delighted when the famous works and images of the lives of the renowned painters Van Gogh and Monet appeared together in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time.