Foreign OTAs dominate Vietnam's lucrative online travel market

Foreign businesses dominated the online travel agency channel in Viet Nam, according to The Outbox Company's Most Loved Ranking, which surveyed Vietnamese travellers' preferences and awareness in Q1/2023.

Belgian artists’ much-awaited performance at festival in Vietnam

Much-awaited special performances of walking on stilts in the rain by artists from Belgium’s Namur City brought a bustling, joyful and colorful atmosphere to the streets of Hue.

Traffic accidents down in first four months

There were 3,159 traffic accidents nationwide from December 15 – April 14, claiming the lives of 1,895 people and injuring 2,154 others, reported the Office of the National Traffic Safety Committee.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 1/2023

Hung Kings’ death anniversary commemorated overseas

Vietnamese athletes win two medals at fifth Asian U18 Athletics Championship

Vietnamese young athletes won one gold and one bronze at the fifth Asian U18 Athletics Championship which closed on April 30 in Uzbekistan. ​

Floating above Hue in hot air balloons

The sky in the central city of Hue saw a burst of color during the International Hot Air Balloon Festival 2023, which took place from April 13 to 20.

Landmark Ben Thanh market gets facelift

The 100-plus-year-old Ben Thanh market, an iconic structure in the center of HCMC, has got a facelift.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 1/2023

Vietnamese handicrafts promoted in Italy

Lifting the value of export apparel

Experts agree that improving textile production, fashion design and localization is needed for the long-term development of the domestic garment sector.

Only 3 telecom carriers to be granted licenses for 4G, 5G

Mobile network operators have submitted dossiers to the Authority of Telecommunications (AOT) to register for the auction for 4G and 5G wavebands. The number of telcos to attend the bid remains a secret.

The picturesque landscape of Hon Co

Not too far from HCMC, Hon Co, a picturesque resort complex located in the Ca Na Strait of Ninh Thuan Province, has become an ideal destination for travelers.

Vietnam holds coffee auction for first time

Organisers of the first Vietnam Amazing Cup 2023 put coffee up for auction for the first time in Vietnam at a ceremony in the Central Highlands city of Buon Ma Thuot on April 29.

Special flag salute ceremony on Spratly island district

A national flag salute ceremony was recently held on the Truong Sa (Spratly) island district in the presence of 44 Vietnamese expatriates from 22 countries and territories, during their trip to the fatherland from April 18 to 23.

COVID-19 infections rise again, three deaths reported on April 30

The number of fresh coronavirus infections rose slightly on April 30 after a steep fall the previous day, while three deaths were reported in a single day.

Vietnam defeat Laos 2-0 in SEA Games 32 opener

Defending champions Vietnam began their SEA Games 32 campaign in Cambodia with a 2-0 victory over underdogs Laos at Prince stadium on April 30 evening.

National strategy targets sustainable use of maritime resources

The Government has recently issued a resolution approving the strategy on sustainable exploitation and use of maritime resources and protection of maritime environment by 2030 with a vision towards 2050.

Vietnam sees improvements in FDI attraction

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction policy has been improved significantly as foreign investors are now allowed to pour capital into almost areas, a businessperson has said.

Vietnam welcome 3.7 million foreign tourists in four months

Nearly 3.7 million foreign tourists travelled to Vietnam in the first four months of 2023, accordiing to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Vietnam’s eSports team expected to shine at SEA Games

As the countdown to the SEA Games 32 in Cambodia continues, all eyes are on Vietnam's eSports team.

Hot-air balloon festival opens in Can Tho

A hot-air balloon festival kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 30 as part of activities celebrating National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holidays.

Ha Long-Cam Pha coastal road puts into operation

A coastal road connecting Ha Long and Cam Pha cities in the northern province of Quang Ninh was put into operation on April 30.

The challenge of creating the '2045 miracle'

After 40 years of reform, Vietnam still lacks private enterprises with international stature. This is a challenge for Vietnam to create the ‘2045 miracle’.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 30/2023

Localities asked to strengthen prevention of COVID-19, contagions during holidays

VN patients at a disadvantage when accessing new drugs

Of 460 new drugs introduced in the world market in the last 10 years, only 9 percent of them are available in Vietnam.

Millions of civil servants, public employees about to get a raise

With the base salary expected to increase from VND1.49 million to VND1.8 million a month, starting from July 1, 2023, millions of civil servants and public employees will get salary increases.