Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 9-15)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on January 9-15.

Resolution on National Master Plan approved for 2021-2030

With 449 approval out of the total of 489 votes, lawmakers approved a Resolution on National Master Plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, during the National Assembly's second extraordinary meeting in Hanoi on January 9.

Air pollution in Hanoi ’very unhealthy’

People should wear face masks that can help protect users from fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Vietnam assists Laos in first two kidney transplantation cases

A press conference was held in Vientiane on January 9 to announce the first two successful kidney transplantation cases in Laos with the support of Vietnam’s Military Hospital 103 on December 31.

Measures sought to attract visitors from China

A conference discussing measures to attract Chinese tourists to Vietnam was held on January 9 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in Mong Cai city, the northeastern border province of Quang Ninh.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 9

PM directs intensifying efforts to prevent COVID-19 during Tet Festival

People urged to remain vigilant over Lunar New Year holiday amid new COVID variants

Dr. Angela Pratt, World Health Organisation (WHO) Vietnam Representative, talks to local media on the concerning sub-variant of Omicron, XBB, and recommended anti-pandemic measures for Vietnam.

Tourism-aviation cooperation needed for new tourism products

To quickly recover the international tourist market, the tourism and aviation sectors must offer new products, particularly reasonably priced travel combos.

Retail businesses see potentials in pharmaceutical retail

In the context of rising inflation, many retail businesses can continue to grow thanks to bolstering their activities in the pharmaceutical sector.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 9

Positive news lifts the market's sentiment: expert

Vietnam's livestock industry hopes difficulties will reduce in 2023

Vietnam's livestock industry expects to face less difficulties this year, especially when China loosens COVID-19 control measures.

PM’s conclusions to draw foreign tourist arrivals released

The Government Office has recently released Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s conclusions at a conference promoting foreign tourist arrivals in Vietnam.

Vietnamese products sell well on international e-commerce platforms

Positive signs of growth for cross-border e-commerce could enhance Vietnamese brand value.

Difficulties ahead, but realtors are optimistic about 2023

Experts have warned that problems won’t be settled overnight and difficulties will still exist in 2023. However, they can see positive signs in the property market.

Difficult economic conditions affect sales of high-tech devices

High-tech product retailers have been trying every possible solution to attract buyers.

Cars imported from Thailand, Indonesia still enjoy tax exemption

All cars of ASEAN origin imported into Vietnam will enjoy a tax-free policy until the end of 2027.

HCM City to launch firework displays in six locations

Fireworks will light up the skies over six locations in Ho Chi Minh City during the upcoming Tet Lunar New Year Festival, Vietnam’s largest national holiday.

Ornamental trees, bonsai kumquats attract customers before Tet 2023

The market for ornamental plants of the Lunar New Year 2023 is getting 'hot' every day.

Park wants to leave national set-up only after reaching AFF Cup final

"It is an important game. My contract will end by the end of this tournament. If I lose tomorrow, it would be my final match with Vietnam, otherwise, I will have two more to go," said coach Park.

The biggest Tet Street in HCM City died red

Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City is covered red on the days before the Lunar New Year 2023 (Tet).

Vietnam sends 142,000 workers abroad last year

Japan was the top destination with more than 67,000, followed by Taiwan (China) with nearly 58,600 and South Korea with approximately 10,000.

Foliage season in the border region

In the early days of winter, when the cold wind blows from the north, the leaves from the forests of the northernmost mountainous province of Cao Bang change color, marking the start of the foliage season.

Ao Dai collection launched in the US

Designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has recreated a Mosaic artistic style in his collection of gold-plated Ao Dai (Vietnamese gown), introduced in the US this week.

Thousands of people enter China via Mong Cai and Lang Son border gates

On January 8 - the first day China reopened all land border gates - thousands of people lined up to complete procedures to enter China via Vietnam-China border gates in Mong Cai and Lang Son provinces.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 8

HCM City to improve quality of human resources, create jobs