Tour of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters attracts visitors

Tours exploring the headquarters of the People’s Committee and People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City, a 114-year-old national architectural and artistic building, has attracted a huge number of local and foreign visitors.

Farmers join hands with TikTokers to sell farm produce online

Tiktokers are advertising and selling farm produce through livestreams.

Nha Trang Sea Festival scheduled for June 2024

The 2024 Nha Trang Sea Festival in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa will take place next year from June 27 to June 30, with the occasion boasting a wide range of activities, organisers said at a press conference held on October 3.

Consumer finance firms incur huge losses

Multiple consumer finance companies have fallen into distress as demand for consumer goods is on the decrease, while financial costs are on the rise. The golden days of the consumer finance market are over.

Early warning system for thunderstorm, lightning, flood launched

An early warning system for thunderstorm, lightning and flood was launched by the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration at a ceremony to mark 78th anniversary of the sector in Hanoi on October 3.

Odd service in VN: testing lovers for fidelity

Linh says she has helped clients conduct "tests" of nearly 60 men in order to find if the men are being faithful to their clients.

Airports get ready for non-stop toll collection

The Vietnam Road Administration has just suggested the Ministry of Transport submit a report of a trial program on implementing non-stop electronic toll collection (ETC) at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports in six months for the PM’s approval.

Major amendments to regulations on foreign workers working in Vietnam

The Government has enacted Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP regulating foreign workers working in Vietnam.

Beauty queens gather in Hanoi for Miss Grand International 2023 pageant

The first group of contestants arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on October 3 ahead of the launch of the Miss Grand International 2023 beauty pageant.

Vietnam, EU, UK discuss implementation of energy transition partnership

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan had a working session with the EU delegation to Vietnam and the British Embassy in Hanoi on October 3 to discuss the implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Removing IUU yellow card – an opportunity Vietnam should not miss

The EC delegation, expected to include representatives from the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) and the EC Delegation in Vietnam, will come to Vietnam for the IUU fishing issue from October 10-18.

Savoring thang den in cold weather

Thang den (thắng dền), a renowned and delectable specialty in Ha Giang Province, is a delightful snack perfect for relishing on cold nights while venturing through the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam.

Mekong Delta proactively fights drought, saltwater intrusion

Experts said salt water intrusion in the Mekong Delta could intensify in the coming months as the dry season leaves coastal regions exposed.

ASIAD 2023: Vietnam wins bronze in boxing, advances to sepak takraw final

Boxer Luu Diem Quynh secured a bronze medal for Vietnam, while the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team continued their winning streak in the semifinal to advance to the gold-medal match on October 3.

Hundreds of foreign investors to explore Vietnam's investment opportunities

More than 150 international investors attended the Investor Conference 2023 hosted by VinaCapital Group on October 3 in Ho Chi Minh City.

President ratifies agreement on mutual legal assistance with Czech Republic

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision ratifying the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, as recently proposed by the Government.

Lao Cai attracts resources to develop border gate economic zone

Lao Cai Province's border gate economic zone is the only economic zone in the northern region that has an international border gate located in the city.

Cao Bang rolls out red carpet to lure investors

Chairman of Cao Bang Provincial People's Committee Hoang Xuan Anh and Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc introduced Cao Bang’s potentials and commitments to international organizations and businesses.

Hoi An offers new tourism services

Off-road driving on sand dunes, kayaking or driving sidecars are new experiences that attract domestic and foreign tourists in the ancient town of Hoi An.

VN stock market remains in frontier status, waits for upgrade

FTSE Russel has released a latest report on stock market ranking, showing that Vietnam stock market’s status remains unchanged as a frontier market.

Forbes: Ha Long Bay among 24 best places to travel in 2024

Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh was listed as one of the 24 best destinations for travel in 2024, according to Forbes.

First virtual art exhibition space launched in Vietnam

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on October 3 launched the first Virtual Art Exhibition Space (VAES) in the country, which allows painters to exhibit their works in their own ways and audiences to access the works easily anytime and anywhere.

Vietnamese films to represent in international film festivals

A series of short films, cartoons, and feature films will represent Vietnam in many different film festivals around the world.

Hoa Binh strengthens administrative reform and enhances competitiveness

The province is implementing 4 strategic breakthroughs in order to fulfil the goal of reaching the national development average rate by 2025.

Hoa Binh promotes investment promotion and int’l economic integration

Implementing foreign policy and expanding international relations makes an important contribution to promoting socio-economic development in Hoa Binh province.