Urgent need to revive international tourism

Since March 15 this year, Vietnam has set a course for full recovery of international tourism. However so far, the numbers of international visitors are still very modest.

Vietnam welcomes real estate projects for super-rich

Amid global inflation, the super-rich are still pouring money into luxury real estate. In some Asian markets, for example, Singapore, house prices rose 4.1% in the first half of 2021 as Asian tycoons looked for a safe haven.

World Travel Awards 2022’s Gala Ceremony to be held in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City will host the Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2022 on September 7, launched to acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry.

The magical algae season at Tri An Lake

In the green algae season, the surface of Tri An lake in the southern province of Dong Nai is magically beautiful.

100 couples to marry at mass wedding on National Day

The HCM City Labourers and Youth Support Centre will organise a mass wedding for 100 couples on the National Day (September 2) to help less well-off workers have a proper ceremony.

Sleepless HCM City and the night-time economy

A survey by the Department of Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City shows that entertainment and nightlife tourism products are one of the three tourism products that attract the most visitors, besides cultural - historical tourism and culinary products.

Miss Universe Vietnam organisers fined for judge's revealing clothing

The organising board of Miss Universe Vietnam has just been fined VND70 million (USD3,043) for allowing a judge to wear a revealing ao dai in the final night of Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 on June 25.

Hanoi ramps up monkeypox surveillance at Noi Bai Airport

The Department of Health of Hanoi capital has requested that the Hanoi Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) co-ordinate with other relevant agencies to monitor monkeypox cases at Noi Bai International Airport.

Tan Son Nhat among int’l airports with lowest flight cancellations

Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat is among the international airports with the lowest flight cancellation rates this summer, at less than 0.3%, according to FlightAware.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 23

Council reviews list of inmates nominated for amnesty

Aviation industry rebounds in Q2 thanks to opening of routes

The restoration of flights and increased number of passengers are helping airlines and non-aviation businesses to gradually recover in profit after the pandemic.

Three consecutive earthquakes jolt Central Highlands province

Three consecutive earthquakes hit Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on August 23 afternoon, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre (EITWC).

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 23

Investment opportunities in HCM City introduced to Singaporean firms

Bee luring: Ca Mau’s intangible cultural heritage

Recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2020, the craft in Ca Mau has created momentum for locals to develop a sustainable business, eco-tourism and protect forests.

Vietnamese painter Le Pho's work to be auctioned in Singapore this month

The painting Vietnamese Lady by late Vietnamese painter Le Pho (1907-2001) will be part of the Hong Kong-based Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Auction which is slated for August 28 in Singapore.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency: virtual money or digital currency?

There are different definitions and interpretations of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in Vietnam, even among experts and policymakers.

Romantic sunset at largest reservoir in Vietnam

After stressful working days, many young people drive to Dau Tieng - the largest reservoir in Vietnam - to immerse themselves in nature and admire the romantic sunset.

Local firm suspended from shipping seafood to China over Covid fears

After an online inspection, the General Administration of Customs China (GACC) found some foreign exporters, including a seafood firm in Vietnam, failing to meet anti-Covid standards, thereby suspending them from shipping their products to China.

Vietnam’s Jan-Aug fuel imports close to US$6 billion

Vietnam has imported around 5.65 million tons of fuels worth US$5.95 billion in the year to mid-August, according to data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Da Nang calls for VND2.24 trillion industrial park investors

The central city of Da Nang is calling for investors interested in the construction of phase two of the VND2.24 trillion (USD97.65 million) Hoa Cam Industrial Park Project.

1,500-year-old Cham ruins discovered in Binh Dinh

Artefacts unearthed at the Chau Thanh Tower ruins in Binh Dinh have helped archaeologists place the oldest date of these structures to between the 4th and 6th centuries.

Estate businesses face capital deadlock

Mr. Nguyen Minh Nhat, General Director of Van Xuan Group, said that real estate projects are based on the following capital sources: equity capital, bank loans, bonds and share issuance and capital mobilized from customers.

Hanoi to assess motorbike emissions from 2024

Hanoi would organize yearly emission evaluation trials for motorbikes that have been used for at least five years starting from 2024 in a bid to protect air quality and restrict motorbikes.

Imported Chinese fruits no longer 'disguised’ as Australian and American products

Vietnam is a big exporter of fruits to China but its imports of Chinese fruit have also increased sharply every year.

Vietnam among destinations with fastest tourism growth in the world

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam continues to be among the top destinations with the fastest tourism growth in the world, with a monthly increase of 50-70% from the beginning of 2022.