Hanoi's tourism shows strong recovery since March 2022

Eight months after the reopening of international travel, Hanoi has seen substantial development in the tourism sector.

The natural beauty of Trang An

Trang An Landscape Complex is a mixed cultural and natural property within three protected areas, including the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An-Tam Coc-Bich Dong Scenic Landscape, and the Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest.

Screening tool to bump up FIE quality

Achecklist for appraisal of foreign-invested ventures in Vietnam will help the country woo desired foreign funding.

Lacking money, work on privately funded thermal power projects stalls

The thermal power projects developed by private investors all have been going slowly because of multiple problems.

Boosting international railway transport investment

The initial successes of the railway container transport network from Vietnam to Europe have inspired engagement with the international railway network.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (November 28-December 4)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on November 28-December 4.

Wood manufacturers on alert for unpredictable new year prospects

While the United States is nearing a stance on imported wood that will affect Vietnam, domestic producers are being urged to modernise to survive.

Planning and Investment Ministry releases round-up of business results

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has just released the Enterprises White Book 2022, which confirmed the ratio of loss-making foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) is much more than other sectors.

Putting Vietnamese silk on the world map

VN has a long tradition of silk production and silk weaving. However, the Vietnamese silk brand is faint on the world map, a silent shadow behind foreign big brands.

Facilitating capital flows

Vietnam’s stock and property markets are struggling with volatile capital flows. If the situation is not properly tackled, dire consequences would be unavoidable.

Young singers entertain fans with new content

Young Vietnamese singers have been busy bringing new music content to audiences from now to the year end.

PM inspects infrastructure projects in HCM City

PM Pham Minh Chinh on November 27 inspected a number of infrastructure projects in HCM City, including the expansion of Binh Hung waste treatment plant, the construction of Ben Luc-Long Thanh expressway and the upgrading of National Highway 50.

Tiny traditional houses provide cultural model

To teach future generations about the symbolic meaning of the traditional house, an artisan in Plei Kte Village in the central province of Gia Lai has weaved many miniature communal houses from bamboo wicker.

Authentic Korean flavour in Hanoi

Dalgoogi Makchang is located in the Nam Trung Yen urban centre in Cau Giay District, which is dubbed as “little Korea”, about 10km from central Hanoi.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS NOVEMBER 27

Vietnam, UK yet to tap potential of trade deal

Vietnam’s products make their brands

Vietnam is considered one of Southeast Asia’s most booming high-end product markets, worth nearly US$1 billion. Recent years have seen the domination of foreign products through official agents and hand-carried goods.

Van Long Lagoon in pristine beauty

As the largest wetland nature reserve with imposing mountain ranges amid a vast lake, Van Long Lagoon in Ninh Binh Province has been recognized as “the largest natural picture in Vietnam” by the Vietnam Book of Records.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 27

NA Standing Committee to consider important issues at 17th session

UN official visits Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on November 26 visited the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations as part of his visit to Vietnam.

Rice, drone and milling machines

For the first time, the Vietnam International Agricultural Trade Fair 2022, held in Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta on November 2, featured a variety of high-technology equipment for agricultural production.

Duy Nhat wins inaugral 60kg Lion Championship MMA belt

After five five-minute rounds, the judges scored the contest 48-47 46-49 49-46, crowning Dut Nhat Lion Championship’s first 60kg champion by split decision.

Agricultural sector aims to raise organic fertilizer proportion to 25% in 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of raising the proportion of organic fertilizer products authorised for circulation to 25% in 2025.

Law to protect businesses, the public in cyberspace

Ensuring safety in cyberspace is the task of all agencies, units and people, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said.

Hybrids: first phase of green-vehicle development in Vietnam

Electric cars are a growing trend in the world market, but they require high costs and charging stations. Hybrid cars that use two or more types of power are better suited at this time.

Waste from fishing industry sparks concern

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported a large volume of waste from the fishing industry, of which fishing vessels with a length of 6 meters or longer generate over 64,100 tons of plastic waste a year.