Vietnam regains growth momentum, recognizes risks in 2023

The global economy in 2023 is expected to be even more complicated and unpredictable, and more difficulties are anticipated, which will require greater efforts.

Vietnamese tourism has not recovered as expected despite early re-opening: experts

Vietnamese tourism and airline services have not recovered as expected despite the country’s early opening for tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam likely to enter top seven trade partners of US: Bloomberg

Vietnam is on track this year to bump Britain from its long-time place among the US’s top seven goods trading partners, according to an article run by Bloomberg on December 19.

Thai Binh’s giò nây - an unforgettable dish for many dinners

The dish is fragrant and sweet with a buttery taste from the meat, hot from peppers and quality fish sauce as well as a special flavour from banana leaves.

Hanoi churches shine before Christmas Eve

Major churches in Hanoi - the Hanoi Cathedral, Cua Bac Church, and Ham Long Church – are brightly decorated with lights, statues of Jesus and Christmas trees.

Investors set to pour US$5 billion into Vietnam's startup market in 2023-2025

Vietnam, along with Indonesia and Singapore, remains a golden triangle for startup development in Southeast Asia.

HCMC vice chairwoman appointed as deputy minister of Industry and Trade

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a Decision appointing Vice Chair of the HCM City People’s Committee - Ms. Phan Thi Thang - as Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade for the 2021-2026 term.

Five scientists who invented Internet win US$3-million VinFuture prize

Five international scientists who invented the Internet won the US$3-million VinFuture Grand Prize as announced at an award ceremony held in Hanoi City today, December 20.

HCM City metro train set for test run

The HCM City’s Metro Line No. 1 will conduct a test run on December 21, according to the city’s Urban Railway Management Board.

Christina Aguilera celebrates birthday on Ha Long Bay

Singer Christina Aguilera and her fiancé are enjoying a vacation in Vietnam during a trip to perform at the VinFuture 2022 Awards ceremony in Hanoi on December 20.

Hue launches e-ticket service and virtual reality experience

Hue Monuments Conservation Center hosted a ceremony on December 20 in order to launch the e-ticket system and XR virtual reality experience service which will serve to improve the overall quality of tourism services.

VietNamNet’s inspiring characters: kindness extends to millions of hearts

On December 19, VietNamNet held the VietNamNet Inspiring Characters 2022 Awards in Hanoi.

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HCM City's supporting industries need more skilled labourers

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Animals of 14 rare species released into Bu Gia Map National Park

Real estate sector in 2023 expected to focus on more reasonable prices

Experts believe that in 2023 real estate firms will have to restructure their products and focus on more reasonable prices after years of very high prices.

US unveils US$29 mil contract to local firm to clean-up dioxin contamination

The United States Mission to Vietnam, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), announced a new contract for approximately US$29 million to clean up dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa Air Base.

Celebrities making false advertisements could face legal problems

The act of making false advertisements by Vietnamese celebrities may violate many laws, including the Penal Code, and betray public trust.

Trade remedy cases against Vietnam’s exports rise rapidly

Vietnam had recorded 224 cases subject to the trade remedies of other countries in the year to October, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Overseas Vietnamese singers celebrate Christmas, New Year in Vietnam

Vietnamese-American pop stars Tuan Ngoc and Thanh Ha will perform in HCM City and the city of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

Forces behind the net inflows of foreign investors

Foreign investors have net bought for the sixth consecutive week on the Vietnamese stock market.

Many records set at National Sports Games

The National Sports Festival takes place every four years. 43 sports are held in 11 cities and provinces but the main host is Quang Ninh Province.

Vietnam remains appealing destination for Japanese investors: survey

The proportion of Japanese enterprises that intend to expand their investment in Vietnam in the next one to two years is 60%, up 4.7 points from the previous year and the highest among Southeast Asian countries.

Old documents about Hanoi’s iconic bridge unveiled

A collection of old documents related to Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge has been unveiled to the public for the first time.

Low disbursement of public investment sourced from foreign borrowing

Overall, the disbursement of public investment was 58.33 per cent as of the end of November, leaving a huge workload for the remaining days of this year.

Substandard construction, maintenance blamed for paving stones’ deterioration in Hanoi

The reasons for deterioration of paving stones in Hanoi is that construction failed to meet technical requirements and the maintenance has been not given enough attention.