Dive tourism suspension planned to protect coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay

The central province of Khanh Hoa is planning to suspend dive tourism activities in vulnerable coral reef areas in Nha Trang Bay in the face of reef degradation there.

Saving Vietnam's wild bird population

In an online cooking group where more than 2 million people learn to make better meals for their families, a popular home chef from Hai Phong City, who usually posts celebration meals she cooks for important events, had to remove a recent recipe.

Young artisan puts trendy twist on Bat Trang ceramics

Vu Nhu Quynh, an artisan in Bat Trang pottery village, is leading the charge in reviving pot making to promote and preserve traditional crafts.

Hanoi’s waste-to-energy plant still on trial run as garbage piles up on streets

A representative of the Soc Son waste-to-energy Plant affirmed that technically the plant can be put into operation but some administrative procedures are still needed.

Hanoi Metro incurred loss of $2.75m last year after opening Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway

The Hanoi Metro Company reported a loss of VND63.7 billion (US$2.75 million) in 2021 after the Cat Linh-Ha Dong Urban Railway was officially opened on November 6 last year.

VN products to face trade investigations with more FTAs

Vietnamese products are to face numerous trade defence measures in the future despite the large number of free trade agreements (FTAs) the country has signed, according to trade experts and policymakers.

HCM City tourism to go with the Sai Gon River flow

Waterway tourism is one of the new products that HCM City is promoting in order to facilitate recovery of its tourism industry.

A quacking Thanh Hoa delicacy, ginseng duck stew

The central province of Thanh Hoa is not only famous for its unique stone Ho Citadel, a world cultural heritage site, but also for various speciality foods.

Vietnam should not miss $37.5 billion market

Tea is among the top 10 key export agricultural products of Vietnam. However, instead of a sharp increase in export turnover like most other commodity groups, tea exports are declining.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 21

Ben Tre to hold first int’l symposium on blind Vietnamese poet

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RoK extends anti-dumping probe into copper pipes from Vietnam

Central bank stands ready to pump more foreign currencies to market: official

The State Bank of Vietnam will increase its interference in the foreign currency market and stay ready to pump money to the market more frequently.

Massive counterfeit gasoline ring busted in Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Police have arrested the director of a company in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau for being involved in a massive fake gasoline ring in the province.

Former Hanoi chairman Chung appeals prison sentence in water cleaning agent purchase case

The appeal trial has begun in Monday looking into the case of former Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung and other defendants over the purchase of Redoxy-3C to treat polluted lakes in the city.

Red tape continues to delay many HCM City projects

The HCM City Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) management says it’s reviewing problems and working with relevant agencies to remove bottlenecks related to land, construction and environmental protection.

Vietnam ranks second in green bond issuance in ASEAN

Vietnam ranks second in green bond issuance in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to the ASEAN Sustainable Finance – State of the Market 2021 report recently released by Climate Bonds Initiatives (CBI) and HSBC.

Wider development space in need for tech titans to grow

While Vietnam’s ICT industry is growing swiftly with increasing international cooperation, new development space is required to be created by anticipated new legal changes.

Press-privatization risk seen from affiliate activities

To prevent violations in affiliate activities, press agencies need to control and direct content.

Special task force to crack down on Phu Quoc land violations

The southern province of Kien Giang has established a special group to fight against violations in land management and use.

Imports from Asia rise more sharply than exports

Vietnam had a trade deficit of some US$56 billion with Asia in the first five months of 2022 as imports jumped, according to the General Statistics Office.

Music star celebrates 60-year career with Da Lat show

American-Vietnamese pop singer Khanh Ly will perform in Da Lat this week, celebrating her 60-year career.

Petrol tax lower than other countries, cut in luxury tax on petrol not considered

The tax on petrol in Vietnam is lower than the average level in the rest of the world, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

First eggs festival to take place in Hanoi

A food festival showcasing the variety of dishes that can be made from eggs, from simple to delicate ones, will be held for the first time in Hanoi on June 26.

In Dong Nai, many inland container depots remain on paper years after approval

The southern province of Dong Nai has optimal conditions for building inland container depots, but while many have been approved they remain on paper.

Hue Festival 2022 to take place from June 25-30

The Hue Festival 2022 is scheduled to take place from June 25-30 with eight major programmes and many sidelines events, the People’s Committee of Thua Thien-Hue province unveiled at a press conference on June 20.