VN cashew industry seeks new policy to stem low-quality imports

The Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) fears that the current import-export policy will drive domestic processing enterprises to bankruptcy, affecting the national cashew brand, which has been built with great efforts over many years.

Reviving traditional craft villages in Dong Thap

The preservation of craft villages aims to maintain and promote local cultural values and traditional crafts, and boost tourism. Phương Mai reports.

Lost in the peaceful countryside

In Co Vien Lau, it is normal for tourists to get lost in its peaceful scenery, with the traditional beauty of the ancient Vietnamese villages in the middle of the majestic mountains and the charming rivers of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

Giant snake-shaped kite to fly in sky of An Giang

A press conference to announce the activities of marking the South Liberation and National Reunification Day on April 30 and May Day was held this morning.

Domestic tourism–a rough road ahead

Vietnam saw a robust surge in domestic tourism last year, with over 101 million travelers reported, well above the pre-pandemic annual level.

Music show wraps up NA Chairman’s Cuba visit

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernández attended a special music show in Santiago de Cuba city on April 22.

Saudi Arabian Embassy, embassies of Muslim countries in VN celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Vietnam, together with the embassies of Egypt, Palestine, Algeria, Morocco, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brunei, Iran, and Bangladesh marked the Eid al-Fitr with an event in Hanoi on April 23.

Vietnam trounce Palestine at AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifications

Vietnam defeated Palestine 5-0 at their April 22 match in Hanoi as part of the ongoing 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifications.

Philippe Troussier crosses out seven names ahead of SEA Games 32

Chief coach Philippe Troussier on April 23 took out seven names to make a shortlist of the national U22 team to fly to Cambodia for the 32nd Southeast Asian games (SEA Games).

Many new Omicron sub-variants detected in Vietnam

The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous locality in Vietnam, said on April 23 it has detected seven new sub-variants of SARS-CoV-2 mutated Omicron through genome sequencing.

Top legislators of Vietnam, Cuba engage in joint activities in Santiago de Cuba

The top legislators of Vietnam and Cuba visited the 26 of July Historical Museum and the 26 of July school, which was formerly the Moncada Barracks.

Industrial real estate market warms up with new transactions

While the real estate market remains quiet, the industrial real estate market segment has seen large-scale transactions (10 hectares or more), especially in northern provinces.

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Vietnam ​- pioneer in implementation of "green" commitments

Motorcycle sales continue slump in first quarter

VN’s motorcycle market stumbled in the first three months of 2023 as demand dropped. The market had an impressive 2022 with sales of 3.38 million units following a two-year slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dien Bien: Ethnic minority women develop family economic models

The family economic development model implemented by members of the Women's Union in many districts of Dien Bien province is considered a success.

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Mergers and acquisitions heat up at banks' shareholders' meeting

Trung Nam solar power project: thousands of solar panels covered with dust

The 450MW solar power project in Ninh Thuan province faces a dilemma: 40 percent of its capacity still cannot be sold, causing a big loss to its investor, the Trung Nam Group.

Ministry warns of 10 new cyberattack vulnerabilities

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) has warned agencies, organizations and businesses using Windows about 10 holes in Microsoft’s products that may have a serious impact on their operations.

Violent incidents at schools continue despite mitigation efforts

School violence remains a serious concern of the education sector.

Vietnam’s scientists urge policies promoting shift to hybrid vehicles

Vietnam needs to design reasonable policies to encourage people to stop using internal combustion engine vehicles and shift to hybrids. And this needs to be done immediately.

HCM City's Q1 exports at 22-year low

Exports of HCMC in January-March this year dropped 17% year-on-year to a little more than US$10 billion, the greatest first-quarter slide in 22 years, according to the city’s Department of Industry and Trade.

Automobile market sees growth in Q1 on dimming economic backdrop

Automobile sales saw growth in the first quarter of this year as manufactures launched promotions together with increases in supply and lower...

HCMC opens City Hall to visitors on holiday

The 110-plus-year-old City Hall, the office of the HCMC People’s Committee, will be opened to tourists for the first time during the upcoming holidays on April 30 and May 1.

Vietnamese spices have absolute comparative advantage globally

Viet Nam ranks first in pepper exports and second in cinnamon exports globally, especially when participating in FTAs.

Vietnam to tighten aviation security during national holidays

The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam has decided to increase security to Level 1 at five airports during the upcoming national holidays.