Eel porridge evokes hometown nostalgia

A warm bowl of Quang-style eel porridge with a fragrant aroma not only can win the hearts of diners, but also create nostalgia for the Quang people who live far from home.

Young Gong Club of Krong No Commune launched

The Youth Union and the People's Committee of Krong No commune on March 26 held the launching ceremony of the "Young Gong Club of Krong No commune".

Vietnamese banks that 'disappear' from the market

Some banks used to be very popular, with hundreds of thousands of customers, but they gradually disappeared from the market because of many reasons.

Discovering Hanoi’s famous incense making village

The craft village with a tradition of more than 100 years impresses visitors for its space that is filled with vibrant colors such as blue, red, yellow, etc. of beautifully shaped bouquets of incense.

Vietnam to reassert its position on the world coffee map

Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee exporter, but its impact on the world coffee market is not commensurate with its position, experts say.

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Coffee exports to Netherlands enjoy three-digit growth

Youngest female Vietnamese Associate Professor receives Kovalevskaia Awards 2022

Prof. Dr. Le Minh Thang on March 7, 2023 was presented the 2022 Kovalevskaia Awards 2022 by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Third pedestrian street opens in Hue City

The Hai Ba Trung Pedestrian Street was opened on Sunday evening in Hue City, becoming the third walking street in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (March 27-April 2)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on March 27-April 2.

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Vietnam wins 17 prizes at International Robothon 2023

K'Duong breaks three youth weightlifting world records

Vietnamese weightlifter K'Duong broke three youth 55kg world records during the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Youth Championships on March 26 which is taking place in Albania.

Struggling hoteliers seek Government support to revive from COVID-19 crisis

Small- and medium-sized hotels in HCM City are struggling with low occupancy rates and labour shortages, and are in need of support to recover from a COVID-19-induced slump, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Lion Championship MMA returns, first fight in Hanoi on April 1

The second season of the Lion Championship mixed martial arts will be back with great fighters and frightening fights in April.

Driftwood space launches in Hoi An

The first ever wood recycle space – driftwood village’s studio – has been launched in the ancient’s Cam Ha Commune on the most favourite bicycle riding road connecting the Old Quarter and An Bang beach.

Hoi An to host International Choir Competition

The event has received registrations from 20 teams representing nine countries and territories, and will feature 13 events with eight grades held at the city’s theatre.

Big race for investment in e-commerce logistics

An increase in online sales has put pressure on the logistics system, thereby triggering the race to invest in Vietnam's e-commerce logistics, according to insiders.

Banks underwriting bonds should buy back bonds: VN central bank

Commercial banks that underwrite and sell corporate bonds have to buy them back if investors so demand, the central bank has said.

Foreign investors expand consumer finance business in Vietnam

Large foreign financial groups have actively penetrated the Vietnamese consumer finance market, which has significantly helped accelerate the digitalisation of the country’s financial services.

Vietnam adjusting policies to adapt to global minimum corporate income tax

Vietnam is studying and adjusting its investment policies to adapt to the global minimum corporate income tax which is scheduled to be applied from 2024, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc.

Vietnam tries to welcome 8 million foreign travellers this year

Many things need to be done to entice foreign travelers and persuade them to spend more money. In addition to an open visa policy, Vietnam needs to advertise its beautiful attractions, especially Ha Long Bay, as Vietnam's 'Bali'.

Mesmerizing Hanoi in black and white photo collection

In the photographic works of the late 103-year-old photographer, Hanoi is poetic, ancient, and full of nostalgia.

Price cap of domestic air service to rise from Q2

The domestic price cap for air service will averagely increase by 3.75% from the current one from the second or third quarter of 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Elon Musk’s Starlink wants to bring satellite internet to Vietnam

Starlink has shown its willingness to cooperate with Vietnam and bring satellite internet services provided by the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk to Vietnam.

Vietnam targets to have 5 urban cities of international standards by 2045

The country should have a high level of urbanization comparable to ASEAN and Asia by 2045.

New rule on vehicle registration saves billions of VND a year

The Vietnam Register (VR) has estimated that the brand-new car first- registration waiver policy will help people and enterprises save VND130 billion in 2023 for 570,000 cars.