More training courses offered for beauty pageant contestants

More than 30 beauty contests were organized in Vietnam in 2022, which was the result of the loosening of regulations on organizing beauty contests.

Fear of responsibility: a serious 'disease': PM

The Prime Minister’s telegram on April 19 to correct and intensify the responsibility of ministries and state agencies in handling their work was necessary amid the widespread "disease" called "fear of responsibility".

Hanoi's bánh chả makes overseases Vietnamese long for home

As well as traditional treats, such as cốm làng Vòng (Vòng Village’s green sticky rice) and phu thê (husband and wife) cakes, Hanoi is well known for its bánh chả (sweet meat pie in lumps) which is hundreds of years old.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 29/2023

Korean Air to deploy new A321neo aircraft for flights to Vietnam

Fabric scraps given new life by disabled artists

Dong Ho and Hang Trong's folk paintings, collaged from silk fabric scraps, bring a new unique beauty. Even more surprising is that these pieces are created by people with disabilities.

Dak Lak announces Vietnam specialty coffee awards 2023

The Vietnam Specialty Coffee Competition 2023 marked a 5-year journey of continuous and widespread development of the Vietnamese coffee industry.

Gemstone exhibition opens in Lam Dong province

A gemstone exhibition kicked off in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on April 28 as part of Lam Dong golden tourism week.

Vietnamese bioscientist awarded UK’s Colworth Medal

Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoang Duong will be awarded the Colworth Medal in 2024. Duong is the first Vietnamese to receive the Colworth Medal in its 60-year history.

HCM City draws nearly 980 million USD of FDI in four months

Ho Chi Minh City has attracted 979.65 million USD of foreign direct investment (FDI) so far this year, down 23.45% year on year, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 29/2023

President Vo Van Thuong to attend coronation of King Charles III of UK

Vietnam’s retail battle continues to be fiercer

Vietnamese companies are expanding their retail system to maintain their home turf advantage and market share.

2023 Sao Khue Award winners announced

The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on April 28 held a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of Sao Khue Awards and announce 182 award winners this year.

Ring bringing ecstasy materials from Europe to Vietnam cracked down

Police in Ho Chi Minh City on April 28 announced that they have cracked down a ring that brought raw materials from Europe to make synthetic drugs in Vietnam.

Southern localities signal breakthrough tourism recovery

Southern provinces and cities in Vietnam saw positive signs from the tourism industry in the first three months of this year with diverse products, tours, and activities to attract visitors.

Swedish woman in search of Vietnamese mother after 31 years

She had a childhood and dream life in a foreign land yet the young girl never stopped wondering about her origin.

Lang Pagoda Festival: Unique heritage in Hanoi

Lang Pagoda Festival is a traditional Spring Festival of people living by To Lich River.

VND120-trillion package for social housing sees few takers

Though things are ready for the rollout of a soft loan package worth VND120 trillion, disbursement has been far slower than expected as there are almost no takers, said banks.

Hai Phong water puppetry festival to take place in May

A water puppetry festival is scheduled to get underway in Hai Phong from May 1 to May 7, with the event aiming to preserve the nation’s unique intangible heritage and introduce the art to both domestic and foreign tourists.

As flights become more expensive, foreign tourists may rethink travel plans

High airfares after Covid-19 are one of the reasons Vietnam’s tourism has found it difficult to compete with other regional countries.

Exports decline, Ministry warns of 'unequal' competition

Some developed countries have installed new technical barriers, such as requirements on clean energy and low-carbon production. These are the ‘new rules of the game’ which has put Vietnam in an unequal race.

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct flights between Hanoi and Melbourne

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to officially open direct flights between Hanoi and Melbourne starting from June 15.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 28/2023

VN poultry meat export signals recovery: department

Ha Long Carnival 2023 to dazzle with fireworks and parade

The carnival will start on May Day with a low-altitude fireworks display on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, which comprises four parts: an opening ceremony, stage performances, a street dance parade, and finally, the fireworks.

Vietnam, Uruguay to cooperate in sports

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung and Secretary of Sports of Uruguay Sebastián Bauzá have agreed to enhance bilateral sport cooperation and assigned relevant units to draft a cooperation agreement for signing.

NA Chairman holds talks with MERCOSUR Parliament’s leaders

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with Gustavo Penadés, President of the Southern Common Market Parliament in Montevideo, Uruguay on April 27, as part of the former’s official visit to Uruguay.