Michelin Guide honours 103 restaurants in Vietnam

For the first time, 103 restaurants in Vietnam have been honoured by Michelin Guide, and four of them were awarded a prestigious Michelin Star at a ceremony on June 6 night.

PM orders solutions to ensure power supply in dry season

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered drastic measures to ensure electricity supply in this dry season and the coming time.

Vietnam confident about digital economy development

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung says that the portion of the digital economy to GDP by the end of 2023 may reach over 17 percent, and with good solutions to stimulate the economy, the figure may reach 25 percent by 2025.

Sunset Town - a journey to love on the Pearl Island

Looking for a dreamy vacation spot this summer? Located on the southern side of Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province, Sunset Town is an enchanting place that has captured the hearts of global travelers.

HCM City promotes digital transformation in waste management

HCM City is making efforts to promote digital transformation in the collection, treatment and management of the huge volume of domestic solid waste discharged daily.

High achievers don’t want to work for state agencies: NA deputy

Most high-achieving university graduates prefer working for foreign-invested enterprises which are willing to pay thousands of dollars a month compared to state agencies that receive several millions of VND

VN’s popular sour fish soups recognised among top ten by TasteAtlas

Sour fish soup (locally known as canh cá chua), a very popular dish in Vietnamese daily meals, has been recognised, for the first time, among the top 10 Best Rated Fish Soups in the world by TasteAtlas

Hanoi's 'catwoman’ houses abandoned felines

Nguyen Thuy Hai, nickednamed ’Catwoman’, has found happiness in her life alongside the cats she cares for as if they were her own children.

Basking in the longest stream in An Giang

Thanh Long Stream in An Giang Province conquers the heart of travel lovers with its clear and airy atmosphere.

Nature’s bounty: ginseng farm aims to go global

A ginseng farm in Quảng Nam Province is aiming for the herb to go global while bringing jobs to the local ethnic communities.

HCMC aims to enhance waterway tourism

The tourism authority of HCMC is working on a plan to promote waterway tourism along the Saigon River by 2025.

Which fields have seen the most businesses leaving the market?

The number of businesses leaving the market has increased more rapidly than the number of businesses joining and rejoining the market, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Minister explains why Vietnam imports electricity from China and Laos

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien says Vietnam imports electricity from China and Laos, but the import volume is small, and is mostly provided to border areas.

VN rice export price hits decade high

The price of exported rice has continuously increased since the beginning of 2023, reaching an average of US$517/ton, which is the highest average export price in the past ten years.

What does MPI say about the US debt default possibility?

In a report to National Assembly Deputies, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) replied to the opinion requesting to prepare for the scenario of the US declaring debt default.

No network carriers participate in auction of 4G, 5G frequencies

The Ministry of Information and Communications yesterday informed that after 3 auction sessions, no mobile network operators took part in the auction for 4G and 5G frequencies.

Investors in 65 renewable energy projects seek pricing talks with EVN

Investors in 65 out of the total 85 renewable energy transition projects, with a combined capacity of 3,640 MW, have written to Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) proposing pricing negotiations before purchase agreements are reached.

Painter Tri’s sketch paintings displayed

A painting exhibition featuring the art of sketch drawing by late talented artist Nguyen Gia Tri  was opened in HCM City.

Mekong Delta hospitals’ blood reserves critically low

According to the Director of the Can Tho Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital, the cause of the blood shortage is difficulties in procurement, purchasing supplies, screening reagents, and blood testing.

People, enterprises save electricity in prolonged hot weather

The power supply in the dry season this year is predicted to be challenging due to the significant rise in electricity demand.

Durian, coconut expected to join “1-billion-USD” club of exports

The export of durian and coconut is expected to hit 1 billion USD this year thanks to increasing demand from China, according to experts.

Women football team trains in Germany, Poland

Vietnam’s women’s football team left Hanoi on Monday for a training programme in Germany and Poland.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 6/2023

May industrial production index inches up 2.2%

Unilever encourages consumers to take action on environmental protection

In celebration of World Environment Day, Unilever Vietnam has joined the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) to launch a campaign tackling plastic pollution, cleaning the environment, and regenerating nature in Vietnam.

Saigon Central Post Office among world’s 11 most beautiful post offices

Situated in the heart of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Central Post Office has been named among the top 11 most beautiful post offices around the world, as compiled by magazine Architectural Digest of the United States.