The vitality of white flax on Dong Van stone plateau

White flax on the Dong Van stone plateau is now a closed production chain. Flax products are exported to many countries, a new source of livelihood that helps 40% of the Sa Phin A cooperative's member households escape poverty.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (March 6-12)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on March 6-12.

Apple develops production facilities in Vietnam: Bloomberg

AirPods maker GoerTek Inc. is investing an initial US$280 million in a new Viet Nam plant, Deputy Chairman Kazuyoshi Yoshinaga said in an interview with Bloomberg.

Meritorious artist Vu Linh passes away at age of 65

Meritorious artist Vu Linh, known as the “king” of cai luong (reformed opera), passed away at his home at the age of 65 after many years of severe illness.

Hanoi to introduce electronic ticketing for public transport in 2024

Hanoi’s transport department is planning to introduce a unified electronic ticketing system for its public bus and metro services in 2024.

Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2030 issued

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Decision No. 440/QD-BVHTTDL on Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2030.

US biggest supplier of meat, meat products to Vietnam in January: MoIT

In January, Vietnam imported 7,950 tonnes of meat and meat products worth 16.86 million USD from the US, which made it the biggest supplier to the country, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Import-Export Department.

US veteran returns war diary to Vietnamese martyr’s family

US veteran Peter Mathews and his spouse arrived in Ky Xuan commune, Ky Anh district, the central province of Ha Tinh, on March 5 to hand over martyr Cao Xuan Tuat’s diary that he has kept for the past 56 years to his family.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 5/2023

Vietnam among best locations for family holidays

Taxing second homes must be studied carefully: experts

The policy of taxing second homes should be introduced at an appropriate point in time with a carefully-studied roadmap and regime.

HCM City condo supply down in 2023

The condominium supply in HCM City will reach a record low in 2023 with only about 9,000 new units from 200 projects, experts said.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 5/2023

Public private partnership task force on rice established

Economic institution reform key to breaking through middle-income trap: experts

Economists said only 13 out of 101 middle-income countries in the 60s managed to break through the middle-income trap by the end of 2008,...

VND110-trillion package for social housing withdrawn

The Ministry of Construction has backed off from the VND110-trillion credit package for banks to lend on to developers and buyers of social housing.

Sapa launches summer festival to woo tourists

The tourist town of Sapa in Lao Cai Province has launched the Summer Festival 2023 with a series of activities to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Sapa’s tourism.

HCM City to focus on tackling problems facing real estate firms in March

HCM City authorities said the city would continue this month to focus on addressing problems facing real estate firms as part of efforts to have the sector recover by the end of the year.

Vietnam U20s find dramatic win against Qatar to boost qualification hopes

Vietnam U20s have gone top of Group B after a late goal from Nguyen Van Truong secured a 2-1 win over Qatar in their second match of the AFC U20 Asian Cup on Saturday night.

Nam Ô Village’s fish sauce to feature at Foodex-Japan exhibition

A source from the Japan-Vietnam Gastronomy Association (JVGA) confirmed to Việt Nam News that the Danang-based fish sauce and unique products from 62 provinces and cities of Việt Nam had been selected to display at the exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

Khèn panpipes, a cultural icon of the Mông people

The panpipe is distinguished by its shape, structure, and sound function. Its melodies are generated by both exhalation and inhalation.

Steel manufacturers respond to criticism about underdeveloped supporting industries

Large steel manufacturers admit that in order to manufacture screws for automobile wheels, they have had to import steel. But they say they can make this kind of steel.

Cashew industry's years of high growth slows down

After obtaining high growth rates in the last 10 years, Vietnam’s cashew industry’s growth slowed in 2022. The multi-billion-dollar export item is predicted to see a low growth rate this year also.

Phuong Hang case: Abuse of freedom of speech

Many people use social media to fabricate and spread wrong or slanderous information, offending the honor and dignity of others. Lawyer Dang Van Cuong said the presence of the police to handle such cases is a necessity.

A Journey to Hai Phong through food

Haiphong cuisine wins the hearts of local gourmets for its deliciousness yet simplicity, highlighting the naturally delicious flavor of the ingredients.

Plastic waste from tourism activities needs solutions

Vietnam ranked fourth out of 20 countries with the largest volume of plastic waste discharged into the sea.

Press revenue drops as readership rises

While the number of readers and viewers is increasing, the revenue of press agencies is decreasing, the Authority of Press (AOP) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) reported at the 2023 Press Economic Forum.