Lotus blooming season arrives, farmer harvests millions of flowers

As an owner of a 60 hectare pond of lotus, La Quang Khanh estimates he will have millions of lotus flowers this summer. He plans to add the fragrant lotus to tea for sale.

The most beautiful litchi orchard in Thanh Ha

The vast fields in Thanh Ha have begun turning red as litchis are ripening. Visitors flock to the fields in Dong Man to experience the harvesting of red litchis.

Localities pinning hopes on PDP8 to help beat the heat

Hydro and coal account for nearly 95 per cent of northern Vietnam’s energy supply, but hydro is running at around a quarter of capacity while coal capacity is just over three-quarters.

Ninh Thuan: a great destination for lovers of grape

Grape has always been a key strength of Ninh Thuận Province, and its vineyards have become a hot tourism destination.

Experts pin high hope on FDI injected into VN industrial property market

Although the real estate sector has suffered a fall in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, experts are still optimistic about its prospects of the sector, especially the industrial segment which is described as a bright spot.

Ninh Thuan: Unique custom of the bride taking the groom home

Contrary to most wedding customs in many places that follow matriarchy, at the wedding ceremony of the Cham people in Ninh Thuan province, the bride will take the groom home.

Which policy will be chosen for HCMC, the country's 'economic locomotive'?

The resolution on piloting several policies specifically designed for HCMC is receiving the special attention both in and outside the National Assembly.

Several large power projects are behind schedule, the north in state of suspense

A number of hydraulic and thermal power projects in the north are under execution. Many of them have been proceeding slowly for many years, and it is unclear when they will be completed.

Agriculture remains bright spot in VN exports

Agriculture remains a bright spot in the overall gloomy export picture in the first five months of this year, with agro-forestry-aquaculture export turnover in May rising 9.5% month-on-month and 8.5% year-on-year to reach 2.9 billion USD.

Gastronomy - key to attracting international tourists to Hanoi

The richness of Hanoi's cuisine and the city's reputation for healthy eating have contributed to making Hanoi an attractive destination in Asia.

Diners, gourmets flock to Michelin-awarded restaurants

The Michelin guide put the two eateries on their culinary map, adding a huge feather in the caps of these two capital city restaurants, both already loved by residents and visitors alike.

EU adopts new law, Vietnam’s coffee exports face challenge

Coffee prices are soaring in the domestic market. However, producers and exporters are worried as the EU has adopted the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which may affects Vietnam’s exports to the market.

Local firms demand incentives to develop tech industry

A draft action plan is being developed to accelerate the adoption of science and technology in production.

First Vietnamese gymnast qualifies for world championships

Local gymnast Van Vi Luong won ticket to the world championships after having good performance at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships currently held in Singapore.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 16/2023

Aquatic exports continue to face difficulties in Q3: VASEP

Students with foreign language certificates exempt from foreign language exams

Candidates registered for the 2023 high school graduation exam will be exempt from foreign language exams if they have a foreign language certificate granted after September 10, 2022.

Ha Long hotels face room cancellation due to power cuts

Many hotels and homestays in Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh are struggling with booking cancellations amid repeated power outages.

Kazakhstan adopts visa exemption agreement for Vietnamese citizens

The Government of Kazakhstan has approved the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on visa exemption for citizens of the two countries.

Vietnam becomes seventh most searched country worldwide

The volume of international searches for Vietnamese tourism soared by 10% to 25% during the period from early March to June, making it the seventh highest growth rate worldwide, according to a report released by the Google Destination Insights.

Vietnam's labor market to keep struggling with difficulties in coming months

Ten groups of occupations are recording a sharp fall in recruitment demand, and the unemployment rate may increase in the time ahead, said recruiting service provider Navigos Group.

New sea route connects Hai Phong port with RoK’s Ulsan port

The 17,943-tonne container ship Ever Chaste from the Hai Phong port docked at the Republic of Korea’s Ulsan port on June 15, marking the opening of a new regular container shipping route between the two ports.

Disciplinary measures against some Party organisations, members

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission convened its 29th meeting in Hanoi from June 12-15, during which it looked into disciplinary measures against some Party organisations and members.

Vietnam’s public employees earn way less than Southeast Asian peers

Higher wages are needed to attract and retain employees working for the public sector in Vietnam who are lagging way behind their peers in many Southeast Asian countries in terms of income.

Vietnamese named in World top scientist list

Prof. Tran Dang Xuan at Japan’s Hiroshima University has been listed among the world’s top scientists by Research.com, a reputable scientist ranking website.

Bamboo Airways reports record loss VND17 trillion, board of directors replaced

Bamboo Airways, the second private air carrier in Vietnam, has reported a net loss of VND17.6 trillion for 2022. Its stockholder equity has fallen to minus (-) VND835 billion.